Charting the history of the Royal Musical Association over 150 years: from scientific roots and the long resistance of British universities to music study, to bringing UK musicology to worldwide recognition.

LEANNE LANGLEY is a historian of British musical culture. She is Hon. Librarian of the Royal Philharmonic Society and a past Vice-President of the Royal Musical Association.

1 Before the Musical Association: The Weight of Performance Culture, 1800-1874
2 Developing Purpose, 1874-1924
3 Fresh Challenges, 1924-1944
4 Towards UK Musicology, 1945-1960
5 Coming of Age, 1960-1980
6 Widening Directions, Shifting Ground, 1980-2024
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Appendix I: Presidents
Appendix II: Secretaries, Treasurers, Editors, Librarian
Appendix III: Honorary Foreign Members and Honorary Members
Appendix IV: Dent Medallists and Other Award Holders
Bibliography
Index