Scope and Contents This work, titled Dance Band Traditions of the Northern Plains, Their Influence and Spread, reflects research by UND graduate student Kenneth Aune and ‘submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Music’ to the UND Music Department. As stated in the Introduction, ‘The purpose of this study was to document firsthand recollections and insights from the old-time music community while it is still possible to do so. Interviewees included old-time musicians, dance...