music

"Describes the life, music, and cultural contributions of Duke Ellington"--Provided by publisher.

Text and photographs look at the history of music from 60,000 BCE through the twenty-first century.

Guido, an Italian monk, invents a method of notating music, but is discouraged by the other monks until he is given the opportunity to share his invention and love of music. Includes information on the song "Do-Re-Mi," a glossary, and Guido's life at Pomposa Abbey.

"This title introduces readers to orchestra in some of its most common forms, including string orchestra, symphony orchestra, and chamber orchestra. Readers learn about common orchestral instruments and why orchestras are important parts of our culture"--Publisher.

". . . offering 20 ready-to-use storytime plans tailored to specific age groups, including babies, toddlers, preschool and all-ages programs . . .; advice and best practices gleaned from interviews with professionals who specialize in storytimes, music making with children and families, yoga storytime, and drama education; and lists of recommended resources, from interactive print booksto children's music and videos available digitally, with tips on choosing the best materials"--Provided by publisher.

While any career requires a certain amount of hard work, perseverance and talent, that is especially true of musical artists and others in the music industry. The competition, changing audience tastes, and the difficulty of just getting that first big break, let alone maintaining a successful career, can be daunting.

"In a fantastical version of New Orleans where music is magic, a battle for the city's soul brews between two young mages, a vengeful wraith, and one powerful song"--Provided by publisher.

"In 'Declassified,' Warsaw-Fan Rauch . . . offers a backstage tour of the [classical music] industry and equips you for every listening scenario, covering: the 7 main compositional periods (even the soul-crushingly depressing Medieval period), a breakdown of the instruments and their associated personality types (apologies to violists and conductors), what it's like to be a musician at the highest level (it's hard), how to steal a Stradivarius (and make no money in the process), and when to clap during a live performance (also: when not to)"--Provided by publisher.

"A picture book based on Ziggy Marley's popular song celebrating music's many forms, from the sounds of ocean waves to laughter in the family kitchen, from a loved one's laughter to the "river's latest tune," [the author] reminds children everywhere that you don't need an instrument to create a beautiful song . . . a sweet and uplifting ode to the power and beauty of song"--Adapted from publisher description.

"A legendary record producer-turned-brain scientist explains why you fall in love with music. This Is What It Sounds Like is a journey into the science and soul of music that reveals the secrets of why your favorite songs move you. But it's also a story of a musical trailblazer who began as a humble audio tech in Los Angeles to became Prince's chief engineer for Purple Rain, and then create other No. 1 hits (including Barenaked Ladies' "One Week") as one of the most successful female record producers of all time"--Provided by publisher.