What Music

Author : Laurie Lawlor
Publisher : Holiday House
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2023-10-24
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780823457397

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What Music! by Laurie Lawlor Pdf

Strings quivered. Notes shimmered. Meet best friends acclaimed composer Ludwig van Beethoven and bold female entrepreneur Nannette Streicher in this lively and lyrical nonfiction picture book. In a tall, narrow building on a wide avenue pianos plinked and plunked day and night. Everyone in quiet Augsburg knew the Stein home. What music! In 1787, aspiring yet unknown composer Ludwig van Beethoven arrives at young Nannette Stein’s home. What follows is a decades-long friendship that persists whether life hits a low or high note. Acclaimed nonfiction writer Laurie Lawlor deftly depicts how these two fascinating friends—a composer with hearing loss and a woman who became an innovative piano maker in a time that discouraged female entrepreneurship—fought the odds and worked together in perfect harmony. The author of picture book biography Fearless World Traveler, Lawlor masterfully uses forgotten historical letters, a glossary, and rich back matter on both friends’ lives and art to introduce readers to the man behind the music, from his loud laughter to his crushing handshake. Complete with Fearless World Traveler collaborator Becca Stadtlander’s intricate mixed-media artwork, What Music deftly dives into musical history–and herstory–in an intimate yet expansive picture book biography that hits just the right note.

Author : Jerry Harp
Publisher : University of Iowa Press
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2010-12-28
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781587299117

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For Us, What Music? by Jerry Harp Pdf

When Donald Justice wrote in “On a Picture by Burchfield” that “art keeps long hours,” he might have been describing his own life. Although he early on struggled to find a balance between his life and art, the latter became a way of experiencing his life more deeply. He found meaning in human experience by applying traditional religious language to his artistic vocation. Central to his work was the translation of the language of devotion to a learned American vernacular. Art not only provided him with a wealth of intrinsically worthwhile experiences but also granted rich and nuanced ways of experiencing, understanding, and being in the world. For Donald Justice—recipient of some of poetry’s highest laurels, including the Pulitzer Prize, the Bollingen Prize, and the Lannan Literary Award for Poetry—art was a way of life. Because Jerry Harp was Justice’s student, his personal knowledge of his subject—combined with his deep understanding of Justice’s oeuvre—works to remarkable advantage in For Us, What Music? Harp reads with keen intelligence, placing each poem within the precise historical moment it was written and locating it in the context of the literary tradition within which Justice worked. Throughout the text runs the narrative of Justice’s life, tying together the poems and informing Harp’s interpretation of them. For Us, What Music? grants readers a remarkable understanding of one of America’s greatest poets.

Author : M. J. Reisen
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 87 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2016-12-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781524640491

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What Music They Make / the Cape by M. J. Reisen Pdf

While researching for an attempted sequel to a classic horror novel, other intriguing ideas came to mind that were too exciting to resist. The supernatural offers many avenues for exploration and expression. And combining alternative realities within the context of real-world characters and settings provides the opportunity for amusement and fanciful speculation for the writer and also, hopefully, the reader. What Music They Make is a speculation of how undead African American jazz musicians may have plied their trade down South. Their mission is not only to advance this new indigenous art form but to see that certain injustices perpetrated by white supremacists do not go unavenged. The Cape is a conjecture on the creation of Superman by two teenagers from Cleveland. Young Jerry Siegel relates his encounter with what appears to be a crime-fighting revenant and shares this experience with his partner, Joe Shuster.

Author : Richard Rejino,Barbara Kreader
Publisher : Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Music
ISBN : 1423499131

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What Music Means to Me by Richard Rejino,Barbara Kreader Pdf

DVD contains dialogue from the subjects interviewed for book.

Author : Mark Anthony Neal
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Art
ISBN : 041592071X

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What the Music Said by Mark Anthony Neal Pdf

First Published in 1999. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : Brandon Stosuy
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2016-10-04
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781481477031

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Music Is . . . by Brandon Stosuy Pdf

From music writer and The Creative Independent/Kickstarter Editor in Chief Brandon Stosuy, comes an entertaining new board book that introduces the many moods, styles, and senses of music to the youngest audiophiles—because music is for everyone, and music is for you. Featuring Amy Martin’s dynamic art style, Music Is… explains music through our eyes and ears so that the sense of hearing is transformed into a visual experience. A pitch-perfect board book that is sure to strike a chord with readers of all ages.

Author : Philip Alperson
Publisher : Penn State Press
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2010-11-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780271044897

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What Is Music? by Philip Alperson Pdf

Contributors to this volume are Philip Alperson, Francis Sparshott, Nicholas Wolterstorff, Edward T. Cone, Peter Kivy, Jenefer Robinson, Joseph Margolis, Arnold Berleant, Morris Grossman, Jerrold Levinson, Stephen Davies, Martin Donougho, Roger Scruton, and Rose Rosengard Subotnik.

Author : J. Scott Goble
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2010-02-25
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136988165

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What’s So Important About Music Education? by J. Scott Goble Pdf

Argues for the importance of musical activity in human life and for the importance of music in education. This book presents a model for teaching the musical practices of the nation's constituent cultural groups in schools in terms of their respective cultural meanings.

Author : Paul Broomhead
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2018-06-27
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781351579186

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What is Music Literacy? by Paul Broomhead Pdf

What is Music Literacy? attempts to redefine music literacy with a more expansive meaning than is commonly in use, and to articulate the potential impact of these ideas on music teaching practice. The notion of music literacy has involved the ability to read and write music scores. However, this understanding does not extend theory to identify all music texts, nor to offer a thorough treatment of what impact an expanded notion of music literacy might have on music instruction in the classroom and in ensembles. This book provides a formal, expansive redefinition of music literacy. The author offers practical ideas for attending more effectively to music literacy in classroom instruction. The book highlights common elements in the music classroom: the music score, the conductor, surrounding ensemble members, the musical model, the musical instrument, and presentations/recordings. It also describes four orientations that correspond to the National Core Music Standards (2014) and that characterize humans’ interactions with music: creator, performer, responder, and connector. What is Music Literacy? uses these orientations, along with a focus on authentic music texts and literacies, to present literacy-based guidelines for music education along with numerous vignettes that describe actual literacy instructional events.

Author : Marcello Sorce Keller
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2011-11-17
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780810876736

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What Makes Music European by Marcello Sorce Keller Pdf

We seldom consider how much we mistakenly presume in hewing to definitions of music that differ dramatically from the standpoint of other cultures. In What Makes Music European, Marcello Sorce Keller examines the limitations of accepted wisdom about the concept of music in Euro-Western culture. His investigations of the conclusions reached by music researchers of the past several decades considerably upsets the concepts relied upon by the concert-going public. Sorce Keller insightfully asks: Who makes the music? Should music be original, and how much can it be? Why do people identify with songs, pieces, styles, and repertoire? Why is music so ideological? Why do we misunderstand the music of different times and places, and why do we enjoy doing so? He also explores the juxtaposition of economy, society, and music making, as well as the concept of "illegal harmonies." In What Makes Music European, Sorce Keller addresses the little-discussed matters that are essential to an understanding of how music intersects with the life of so many people. Readers are offered an approach for thinking about music that depends as much on its history as on the concepts and attitudes of the social sciences. What Makes Music European concisely demonstrates, to those familiar with Western music, how peculiar Euro-Western concepts of music appear from a cross-cultural perspective. At the same time, it encourages ethnomusicologists to apply their knowledge to Western music and explain to its public how much of what listeners take for granted is, at the very least, highly debatable.

Author : William Smythe Babcock Mathews
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 796 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1896
Category : Music
ISBN : UOM:39015025411466

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Music by William Smythe Babcock Mathews Pdf

Author : Russ Hepworth-Sawyer,Craig Golding
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2012-11-12
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781136121982

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What is Music Production by Russ Hepworth-Sawyer,Craig Golding Pdf

To produce a Grammy award winning album you need to know what goes into creating great music- both the business and the technical. What is Music Production takes a look at the process, looking at the art of producing and providing insight into the producer's lifestyle. Packed with information the book gives a step by step guide and insight into the process of music production. Whether you're are a professional or just starting out ?What is Music Production? will tell you everything you need to know from choosing the artist, songs, pre production, mixing, mastering to finance and budgeting. Combining the ?how to? with case studies, online assets and interviews the book arms you with the tools, techniques and knowledge to be a top producer.

Author : Alison E. Arnold,Jonathan C. Kramer
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 667 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2023-09-13
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781003854678

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What in the World is Music? by Alison E. Arnold,Jonathan C. Kramer Pdf

What in the World is Music? Second Edition is an undergraduate, interactive e-textbook that explores the shared ways people engage with music and how humans organize and experience sound. It adopts a global approach, featuring more than 300 streaming videos and 50 streaming audio tracks of music from around the world. Drawing from both musicological and ethnomusicological modes of inquiry, the authors explain the nature and meaning of music as a universal human practice, making no distinction between Western and non-Western repertoires while providing students with strong points of connection to the ways it affects their own lives. The What in the World is Music? curriculum is divided into five parts, with a fully integrated multimedia program linked directly to the chapters: The Foundations of Music I proposes a working definition of "music" and considers inquiry-guided approaches to its study: Why do humans have innate musical perception? How does this ability manifest itself in the human voice? A catalog of musical instruments showcases global diversity and human ingenuity. The Foundations of Music II continues the inquiry-guided approach, recognizing the principles by which musical sound is organized while discussing elements such as rhythm, melody, harmony, texture, form, genre, and style. Where did music come from? What is it for? Music and Identity examines how music operates in shaping, negotiating, and expressing human identity and is organized around three broad conceptual frames: the group, hybridity, and conflict. Music and the Sacred addresses how music is used in religious practices throughout the world: chanting sacred texts and singing devotional verses, inspiring religious experience such as ecstasy and trance, and marking and shaping ritual space and time. Music and Social Life analyzes the uses of music in storytelling, theater, and film. It delves into the contributions of sound technologies, while looking at the many ways music enhances nightlife, public ceremonies, and festivals.

Author : Susan Verde
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2015-09-08
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781613128497

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I Am Yoga by Susan Verde Pdf

An eagle soaring among the clouds or a star twinkling in the night sky . . . a camel in the desert or a boat sailing across the sea—yoga has the power of transformation. Not only does it strengthen bodies and calm minds, but with a little imagination, it can show us that anything is possible. New York Times bestselling illustrator Peter H. Reynolds and author and certified yoga instructor Susan Verde team up again in this book about creativity and the power of self-expression. I Am Yoga encourages children to explore the world of yoga and make room in their hearts for the world beyond it. A kid-friendly guide to 17 yoga poses is included.

Author : Aaron Copland
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2011-02-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781101513149

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What to Listen For in Music by Aaron Copland Pdf

Now in trade paperback: “The definitive guide to musical enjoyment” (Forum). In this fascinating analysis of how to listen to both contemporary and classical music analytically, eminent American composer Aaron Copland offers provocative suggestions that will bring readers a deeper appreciation of the most viscerally rewarding of all art forms.