1. Music instruction: The founding of the Conservatoire and the standardization of music education during the French Revolution
2. Revolutionary hymns and songs: The role of music as a political and propaganda tool
3. Musical theater: The influence of the political climate on the leading theaters of the day and its effect on the evolution of French musical theater
4. Sacred music: The spiritual transformation of France as evidenced by the repertoire of the Tuileries Chapel
5. Public and private concerts: The changing musical tastes reflected in concert programs presented by music societies and associations and private salons
6. Instrumental music: The impact of shifting political events and aesthetic sensibilites on the development of French instrumental music
7. Influence of the German School in France: The slow and reluctant acceptance of the German masters in France.