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Fleetwood: My Life and Adventures in Fleetwood Mac
by Mick Fleetwood Stephen DavisHere, for the first time, one of rock-and-roll's mastermusicians of the 60s describes how he nurtured a band that dominated the seventies, came back in the eighties, and survives into the nineties--its fourth decade--as one of the most-loved acts in the world
The Stones
by Philip Norman'Details their amazing career and lifestyle ... the tours that saved them from bankruptcy, the drug raids, the mysterious death in his own swimming pool of Brian Jones and the suicide attempt of Marianne Faithfull. After reading this account one can't help but marvel that they have survived'
Poetics of Music
by Igor Stravinsky Arthur Knodel Ingolf DahlThese lessons provide penetrating glimpses into the thought processes of Stravinsky's mind. While dealing with his chosen topics-the phenomenon of music, the composition of music, musical typology, the avatars of Russian music, and the performance of music-he reveals his reverence for tradition, order and discipline. He believes 'the more art is controlled, limited, worked over, the more it is free. His opinions about Wagner, Verdi, Berlioz, Hindemith, Weber, Beethoven, Glinka, Tchaikovsky, Moussorgsky and Bach are refreshing. He also analyzes the function of the critic, the requirements of the interpreter, the state of Russian music, and musical taste and snobbery." - The American Recorder Once again the concertgoer and music lover can take pleasure in Igor Stravinsky's thoughts on the essentials of music. It was over thirty years ago that Stravinsky delivered the Charles Eliot Norton Lectures at Harvard University on which the French-language edition of this book and later the English translation by Arthur Knodel and Ingolf Dahl were based. Now his Poetics of Music is available in paper-with a preface by George Seferis.
Will You Miss Me When I'm Gone: The Carter Family and their Legacy in American Music
by Mark Zwonitzer Charles Hirshberg
Musical Stages: An Autobiography
by Richard RodgersRichard Rodgers was one of the most successful, prolific composers of the last century. His songs are as well known today as when he created them more than 50 years ago, for musicals such as South Pacific, Pal Joey, Carousel, the King and I, The Sound of Music and Oklahoma! At 16 he began a long working relationship with the brilliant but tormented lyricist Lorenz hart and then went on to collaborate for another 20 years with the sturdier and equally inspired Oscar Hammerstein II. Late in his extraordinary life, Rodgers wrote what has sine become a celebrated autobiography and a classic of the theatre world, Musical Stages.
Aaron Copland: The Life and Work of an Uncommon Man
by Howard PollackDefinitive biography of Aaron Copland. Copious names, places & dates. Must have familiarity with 20th century art and music. A must read for Copland fans.
Bravo! (I Can Read! #13)
by Herman ParishAmelia is suppose to help the conductor, what trouble will she get into this time.
The Pianist
by Anthea Bell Wladyslaw SzpilmanDramatic story of a pianists survival of World War II in Poland.
How Can We Keep from Singing: Music and the Passionate Life
by Joan Oliver GoldsmithThe author has been a member of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Symphony Chorus for eight years, and has a lifelong love of choral singing. This book combines memoir with far-ranging reflections on singing, friendship, the corporate world, romantic love, and much more. Goldsmith writes beautifully and her words capture the beauty and exhilaration of singing, which she considers a spiritual experience.
Moses Goes to a Concert
by Isaac Millman"Moses and his school friends are deaf, but like most children, they have a lot to say. They communicate in American Sign Language, using visual signs and facial expressions. This is called signing. And even though they can't hear, they can enjoy many activities through their other senses. Today, Moses and his classmates are going to a concert. Their teacher, Mr. Samuels, has two surprises in store for them, to make this particular concert a special event."
The Last Dance But Not the Last Song: My Story
by Renee BondiRenee had it all... a dream job teaching high school choir and a wedding to plan for. life was good until a freak accident left her parilized from the shoulders down. inspiring story of faith and triumph
Again Josefina (American Girls Short Stories #8)
by Valerie TrippAny child who has taken piano lessons will get a kick out of this book. Josefina finds unique ways to "practice," and even baby Antonio gets into the act of encouraging her to practice more. Humor, warmth, and lots of repetition lead Josefina to become a player of songs. Other books about Josefina are also available from Bookshare. In order for this file to make an excellent embossed braille copy, attention must be paid to the words written in Spanish.