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Describes fifteen careers related to music and dance, including arts administrator, composer, dance instructor, music teacher, and sound engineer; and provides profiles of real workers in each field as well as guidance and activities for making a career choice.

"In 1912, orphaned Irish street musician Jonathan Harker accidentally stows away on the Titanic, where he is befriended by Wallace Hartley, called 'the bravest man in the world' for playing violin with the band as the Titanic sank. Includes historical note"--Provided by publisher.

When Boots' music teacher's bike breaks down on the way to a lesson, Dora and Boots come together to help her get to school on time. Then, Boots sets out on a solo adventure to bring a forgotten song to Dora in music class. Designed to promote Spanish language skills as well as musical, sorting and visual skills.

A comprehensive record of the greatest achievements in the history of Western culture, covering art, music, and literature from the Middle Ages through the 19th century.

Did you know that a banjo's body is called a pot? Banjos with open pots make softer sounds. Discover more intriguing facts in Banjos, a Musical Instruments book.

Did you know that tubas are heavy instruments? Most tuba players sit down to play. Discover more intriguing facts in Tubas, a Musical Instruments book.

Did you know that a djembe is carved from a single tree trunk? People play the djembe by hitting it with their hands. Discover more intriguing facts in Djembes, a Musical Instruments book.

Did you know that bagpipes are wind instruments? Pipers blow air into them through a pipe. Discover more intriguing facts in Bagpipes, a Musical Instruments.

Did you know that each string on a harp makes a different sound? Most harps have 47 strings. Discover more intriguing facts in Harps, a Musical Instruments book.

Did you know that the first horns were made from animal horns? Today, French horns are made of metal. Discover more intriguing facts in French Horns, a Musical Instruments book.