Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction: From Leipzig to the Bronx

1. Sunnyside, 1927–1933

2. Compositional Beginnings, 1933–1936

3. Having Faith, 1936–1940

4. New York Waltzes: Works for Piano

5. Horizons Percussion Ensemble

6. The People, Yes: Songs and Choral Works

7. Sonatas, Suites, and String Quartets: Chamber Music

8. Symphonic Striving Works for Band and Orchestra

9. Status Quo

10. Beyer’s Final Years, 1940–44

Conclusion: “May the Future Be Kind to All Composers”

Appendix A: Biographical Data

Appendix B: Chronological List of Beyer’s Known Works

Appendix C: Publications of Beyer’s Music

Appendix D: Selected Recordings of Beyer’s Music

Appendix E: Beyer’s Poetry

Notes

Sources and Bibliography

Index