bands (music)

In the 1950s Matthew befriends an African-American boy who introduces him to a new style of music, and together they start a rock-and-roll band.

When all the girls and boys in the neighborhood take up musical instruments, at first they produce awful tones, but after much practice they are able to come together as a marching band that brings brassy, classy fun.

Five brothers and sisters drive their parents to distraction with their musical band composed of such instruments as spoons, skillets, and pots.

A teenaged guitarist in a rock band deals with loss and anger as he relates the events that landed him in a juvenile detention center.

When Pete, a talented bass player, moves from playing in the high school jazz band to playing in a popular rock group, he finds the experience exhilarating even as his new fame jeopardizes his relationship with girlfriend Margaret.

After joining a heavy metal band, high school student Zee learns that she is a god of water and is called upon to fight sinister forces that want her powers for their own.

Profiles ten bands with innovative, groundbreaking sounds, including Digable Planets, the Rolling Stones, Radiohead, and the Beatles.

Anxious to be in the marching band at Lincoln School, Chrissie Tripp decides to embroider on her abilities as a musician with nearly disastrous results.

Describes the steps involved in equipping a band, including choosing instruments, making purchasing decisions, and the roles of the band's support staff.

Provides information about different types of marching bands and the people who participate in them, explains what it is like to be a member of a marching band, looks at marching band moves, and discusses teamwork, flair, and the rewards of participation.