"This title introduces readers to band in some of its most common forms, including marching band, jazz band, and concert band. Readers learn about common band instruments and why bands are important parts of our culture"--Publisher.
Contains four episodes of "Marsalis on Music," a music series for young people hosted by jazz musician Wynton Marsalis, covering rhythm, form, the jazz band, and practice.
Traces the history of American all-girl bands that became popular during World War II on the homefront and as entertainers for the troops overseas, features archival photographs, newspaper articles, and posters, and includes a CD of swing music.
