Integrating Music into the Elementary Classroom, Media Edition (with CD and Keyboarding Booklet)
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    Integrating Music into the Elementary Classroom, Media Edition (with CD and Keyboarding Booklet)
    William M. Anderson , and Joy E. Lawrence
    Manufacturer: Schirmer
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    Binding: Spiral-bound

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    ASIN: 0495064270

    Book Description

    The market-leading text for the Elementary School Music Methods course, INTEGRATING MUSIC IN THE ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM was the first to emphasize the theme of integrating music throughout the school day. Anderson and Lawrence show future educators how to make music an effective part of the entire elementary curriculum. The text introduces the songs, instruments, sources of age-appropriate music, and methods of making music in a multicultural environment--making the text perfect for students with no prior knowledge of the fundamentals of music. With easy-to-use techniques for teaching young children how to sing, play instruments, move to music, create music, listen to music, and understand music, this text relates music to all subject areas. Notably, the authors provide sample lesson plans for kindergarten through grade six, along with more than 150 songs from different cultures and historical periods.
    The Joy Of First-Year Piano (Joy Of...Series)
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    Manufacturer: Yorktown Press
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    Binding: Paperback

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    ASIN: 0825680131
    Release Date: 1972-12-31

    Book Description

    Designed for use as a method book, this book allows the teacher to vary the approach according to the needs of the student. The book can also be used as a source of carefully graded pieces, for use with any first-year method.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Excellent Starting Book.......2004-04-10

    I teach piano and have found this book to be superior to numbered method books. The tunes are good and the gradual increase in difficulty is easy to teach. The second accompaniment to be played by the teacher is always interesting and supportive. These are very musical beginning pieces. I recommend this book without hesitation

    5 out of 5 stars Young Student and Adult Student Piano Method Book.......2000-08-21

    The 'Joy Of First Year Piano' is an exceptional first year piano method that captures the interest of adults as well as young students. The songs and melodies are substantial in variety as well as content and composition. A new concept or technique is introduced with each new tune which enables students to progress rapidly.
    A Musician's Guide to Church Music
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      A Musician's Guide to Church Music
      Joy E. Lawrence
      Manufacturer: Winston Pr
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      Binding: Hardcover

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      Oh Joy! Oh Rapture!: The Enduring Phenomenon of Gilbert and Sullivan
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      Oh Joy! Oh Rapture!: The Enduring Phenomenon of Gilbert and Sullivan
      Ian Bradley
      Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
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      Binding: Hardcover

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      ASIN: 0195167007

      Book Description

      In Oh Joy! Oh Rapture! expert and enthusiast Ian Bradley explores the world of Gilbert and Sullivan over the last four and a half decades, looking at the way this "phenomenon" is passed from generation to generation. Taking as his starting point the expiry of copyright on the opera libretti at the end of 1961 and using fascinating hitherto unpublished archive material, Bradley reveals the extraordinary story of the last years of the old D'Oyly Carte Opera Company, the guardian of Savoy tradition for over a hundred years, and the troubled history of its successor. He explores the rich vein of parodies, spoofs, and spin-offs of the songs, as well as their influence on twentieth century lyricists and composers. He analyzes professional productions across the world, looks at the unique place of GandS in schools, colleges, and universities, and lovingly explores the culture of amateur performance. He also uncovers the largely male world of the obsessive fans, those collecting memorabilia, the myriad magazines, journals, websites, and festivals devoted to GandS, and the arcane interests of some of the faithful "inner brotherhood."

      Customer Reviews:

      4 out of 5 stars Gilbert and Sullivan Forever.......2007-05-12

      This book is for anyone and everyone who is already a G&S fan (as in fanatic). On the other hand, I expect that it would have limited if any appeal to someone with little interest in G&S. Strong in annecdotes and quotations, the author does not really make a good case for G&S's antecedant position in the development of modern musical theatre which might have given the book a wider audience.

      4 out of 5 stars Oh Joy, Oh Rapture....good stuff!.......2007-03-08

      Ian Bradley has a good insight into what the State of the Union is right now regarding the Gilbert & Sullivan scene on both sides of the Atlantic. I had a conversation a year ago with a former 'Old D'Oyly Carte' member who expressed an opinion that the Savoy tradition was actually safer in America right now. This book does a good job of explaining why. Excellent research put together very well, 'must' reading for G&S afficienados. I highly recommend it.

      4 out of 5 stars Oh Joy! Oh Rapture!.......2006-08-03

      Ian Bradley's book is an excellent look at the continuing popularit of the Gilbert & Sullivan operas over 100 years after they were written. Books that discuss the history of Gilbert & Sullivan when they are alive are a dime a dozen. Bradley's is the first book to specifically look at the performance and cultural history of the Savoy operas since the expiration of the libretti copyright in 1961. Among the topics that Bradley touches on are the history of the old D'Oyly Carte Opera Company since 1961, as well as the sad story of its successor; how Gilbert & Sullivan shows and church going often go hand-in-hand; parodies and spinoffs of the shows; professional and amateur productions of Gilbert & Sullivan; and more.

      My chief complaint is that when Bradley goes into the performance history since 1961, the writing gets dry and tedious. To elaborate, he simply makes lists of performances in many sections. Frankly, I think that a list of performances would have worked better as an appendix.

      With that caveat, this is an excellent resource for any Gilbert & Sullivan fan, and I definitely recommend it.

      4 out of 5 stars A rapturous edition/addition.......2005-08-26

      Ian Bradley has done a marvelous job in researching the G and S scene since the end of the G and S copyright in 1961. Each chapter is chockfull of interesting notes on productions, singers and the politics that rage behind the scenes. For anyone interested in the current G and S scene, this book is a must. I was a little disappointed in the details of the American G and S scene, but the rest of the book made up for this defect!
      Joy Division's Unknown Pleasures (Thirty Three and a Third series)
      Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
      • Not quite Closer, but ...
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      • good book with occasionally flabby prose
      Joy Division's Unknown Pleasures (Thirty Three and a Third series)
      Chris Ott
      Manufacturer: Continuum International Publishing Group
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      ASIN: 0826415490

      Book Description

      "Thirty Three and a Third" is a new series of short books about critically acclaimed and much-loved albums of the last 40 years. The authors provide fresh, original perspectives - often through their access to and relationships with the key figures involved in the recording of these albums. By turns obsessive, passionate, creative, and informed, the books in this series demonstrate many different ways of writing about music. What binds the series together, and what brings it to life, is that all of the authors - musicians, broadcasters, scholars, and writers - are huge fans of the album they have chosen.

      Customer Reviews:

      4 out of 5 stars Not quite Closer, but ..........2007-09-13

      quite informative nonetheless. Chris Ott does a good job after setting the stage, a little clunky in the beginning, but afterwards, he settles in and gives all the info any fan would either enjoy ... or already know. Now, if somebody would do Closer ...

      Good stuff!

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      3 out of 5 stars Confusion.......2006-02-22

      I haven't actually read the book yet but a few of the reviews that I saw seem to have mistaken Joy Division for The Chameleons and Interpol.

      3 out of 5 stars not too many pictures.......2006-01-19

      this is a book about there worst album. my favorit Joy Divison albums are script of the bridge and turn on the bright lights. i want to have ian curtis's baby.

      4 out of 5 stars There's More to JD Than Suicide.......2005-03-29

      A short but detailed and fascinating look at Joy Division's seminal freshman album Unknown Pleasures. A definite must-read for any Joy Division fan.

      3 out of 5 stars good book with occasionally flabby prose.......2005-02-15

      I was glad there was a book on this particular album. Sometimes the writer gets off on a tangeant -- but, I can't fault him too much because I do it too all the time, but there are times when the zoom-in detail is too much or the writer is racing through parts that need more of a setup. One interesting note: I had no idea that many in Joy Division were unhappy with how Hannett mixed "Unknown Pleasures" -- I guess it boiled down to a my art is better than your art type of contentious thing! I think Hannett did a phenomenol job personally. I was not too interested in the speculative-sounding look into the possible literary sources for some of Ian's ideas [ie Proust etc], but then was a little disappointed when he didn't mention the influence of William Burroughs on titles such as "Interzone". So I'm just like all of these other reviewers: impossible to please! But all in all a good solid read (and of course there are countless other books that deal exclusively with this album for us to choose from: countless meaning zero!)
      Touching from a Distance: Ian Curtis & Joy Division
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      Touching from a Distance: Ian Curtis & Joy Division
      Deborah Curtis
      Manufacturer: Faber & Faber
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      ASIN: 0571207391

      Book Description

      The only in-depth biographical accoutn of the lead singer of Joy Division, written by his widow.

      Revered by his peers -- Bono described his voice as "holy" -- and idolized by his fans, Ian Curtis left behind a legacy rich in artistic genius. He was a mesmerizing performer on stange, yet also introverted and prone to mode swings. Engimantic to the last, Ian Curtis died by his own hand on 18 May 1980.

      Touching from a Distance describes Curtis's life from his early teenage years to his premature death on the eve of Joy Division's first American tour. It tells how, with a wife, child and impending international fame, he was seduced by the glory of an early grave. What were the reasons for his fascination with death? Were his dark, brooding lyrics an artistic exorcism? In Touching from a Distance Curtis's widow, Deborah, explains the drama of his life and the tragedy of his death.

      Includes discography, gig list and a full set of Curtis's lyrics, some of which appear in print for the first time.

      Customer Reviews:

      4 out of 5 stars Touching from a Distance book.......2007-01-25

      I received what I ordered, on time & in good condition. However, it was mailed to my billing address and not the shipping address I indicated. As this was a surprise gift for my boyfriend, I was disappointed that it did not ship to the correct address.

      5 out of 5 stars Surprisingly Refreshing Biography from the Widow.......2007-01-24

      This book reveals a lot of personal moments between Deborah and Ian Curtis' courtship leading to their marriage as Joy Division developed.
      Deborah Curtis writes this biography in an eloquent, bitter-free chronological manner, with witty, emotionally poise undertones. The first person writing style is more personal and less historically tedious than a typical biography. Overall, a very good read if you are curious about the man behind the music.

      2 out of 5 stars "We Were Strangers... " Indeed.......2006-12-04

      When I was a suicidal teenager, my favorite band was Joy Division. There was something so soothing about singing along to lyrics like, "Directionless, so plain to see / A loaded gun won't set you free / So you say" or "Existence, well what does it matter?". In fact, my entire teenage experience could be summed up by a couple of Ian Curtis verses:

      "Oh, how I realized how I wanted time
      Put into perspective, tried so hard to find
      Just for one moment thought I'd found my way
      Destiny unfolded, I watched it slip away"

      "Now that I've realized how it's all gone wrong
      Gotta find some therapy, this treatment takes too long
      Deep in the heart of where sympathy held sway
      Gotta find my destiny before it gets too late"

      Luckily, I was able to find my destiny... er, is that was this is?... before it got too late. Ian Curtis was not as fortunate; he hung himself on May 18, 1980. That's a date that I know from memory; Ian's suicide was a signalpost of my youth. I knew somewhere in the back of my mind that it was probably not a good idea to worship a suicide, but I couldn't help myself. My doomed romanticism was at its most sharply tuned during those dark days in the 1980's and I spent my days cloistered in my room listening to Joy Division, reading Sylvia Plath and Anne Sexton, and writing my own gloomy (and piss-poor) poetry. It wasn't much of a life, but it was a living...

      I've weathered a lot of rugged emotional terrain since those teenage years, and although the specific schoolyard scenarios that tormented me back in those days are now a distant memory, the painful emotions that accompanied them still ring true. However, one thing has definitely changed in my medicated mind: I'm not particularly impressed by suicide any longer. I am far more likely to feel sympathy for the loved ones left behind and forever scarred by the suicide than I am for the desperate individual who committed the act. I look back on my own nearly-successful suicide attempt with more embarrassment than pride these days, and I'm not nearly as likely to show off my abundant scars as I used to be 10 years ago. Is this what they call "maturity" ... or am I just a boring old Comtesse? Who can say?

      So, it is with this changed perspective that I read "Touching From A Distance: Ian Curtis and Joy Division" by Ian Curtis' widow Deborah. I'm not sure what I was expecting from this book, but I thought I would get some understanding of how Curtis' family and friends could just stand by and seemingly do nothing while his obvious suicidal tendencies went fatally unchecked. The book doesn't really answer that question - except to reinforce just how isolated Curtis had become in his final days, and how estranged he was from his family. If you believe Deborah's account, Ian was almost zombie-like during his last few months, as the strain of his personal problems (a broken marriage, a doomed love affair, and increasingly uncontrollable epilepsy) became unbearable. After reading this book, I understand why Curtis killed himself, and in some ways, I can't say that I blame him.

      The book also presents Curtis as a very unlikeable personality. He is cold, controlling, uncaring, and indifferent towards his wife. I have to take that presentation with a grain of salt, since a lot of it smacks of 'Embittered Ex' syndrome. Deborah doesn't seem to have the slightest understanding of her husband, and doesn't offer any explanation of his motivations or his artistry. They don't communicate, don't seem to have anything in common, and they don't really seem to like each other either. It's a pretty depressing read, but not for obvious reasons.

      There is one additional thing that I cannot forgive Deborah Curtis for - and that's refusing to publish Ian's suicide note in the book. She makes reference to it as being "deeply personal" - and I suppose this is her excuse for not printing it. But she sure had no problem in exploiting her personal life with Ian when writing this book! Yes, I know I'm being voyeuristic, but I can't help myself - I want to read the note! I want to know what his last thoughts were as he approached his "last fatal hour". Instead I'm left with continued frustration.

      My next read on this subject will be Mick Middles' book "Torn Apart" which presents the perspective of Curtis' girlfriend Annik Honoré. It's supposed to be much more enlightening than anything his wife could offer. I certainly hope so!

      5 out of 5 stars Excellent Read...........2006-03-15

      Excellent book.... also in excellent condition.. will get more books from here more...

      4 out of 5 stars A read from a distance for fans.......2006-02-24

      This was a rather matter of fact book which takes you through a timeline of Ian Curtis's short life from Deborah's perspective with some well chosen quotes from others. "Touching from a Distance" is a most appropriate title as I felt that Deborah really only touched lightly on her feelings, maintaining her privacey and a distance from the reader. I was expecting a 'deeper' read and as such this is not a book that will draw you into the 'characters'. . I assumed that, being written by Ian's life partner, it would make the book stand apart from other biographies but this was not so. However, Deborah's writing style is adept and the short sharp additions of details regarding Ian's personality quirks etc were welcome. A good third of the book (at the end) is made up of song lyrics and concert dates etc so be prepared for an ending that comes much sooner than expected (no pun intended). There is not much foray into how those left behind continued on without him.
      Unexpectedly, this book really highlights how expectations of marriage and partnership have shifted over the years - it's an interesting social study in this sense.
      This is a book worth reading but really only for fans.
      How Do You Know He's Real?: God Unplugged
      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
      • People teens admire talk about God
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      • After reading this, you certainly KNOW he is real!
      • Fantastic book!
      How Do You Know He's Real?: God Unplugged
      Amy Hammond Hagberg
      Manufacturer: Destiny Image Publishers
      ProductGroup: Book
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      ASIN: 0768423880

      Book Description

      "How Do You Know He's Real? God Unplugged," the second book in the successful "He's Real series," shares the profound real life journeys and dramatic encounters with the living God by young celebrities from the worlds of sports and music. The book addresses issues that young people deal with, like insecurity, anger, peer pressure, addiction and self-esteem. Always inspirational and often miraculous, "God Unplugged" is a must-read for those who desire to go deeper in their relationship with God.

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      Between the covers of this book are testimonies from Christian role models from the worlds of film, sports, and music. The stories are real and powerful, and are presented in a way that believers and seekers alike will find compelling.

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      4 out of 5 stars People teens admire talk about God.......2007-04-13

      Author Amy Hammond Hagberg wanted to help teens--her own and others--answer questions about God, including the big question: "How do you know he's real?"

      Hagberg wrote to sports stars, recording artists and other celebrities, asking them to reflect on their life experiences and share how the reality of God was making a difference to them personally and professionally. The responses she received--from NBA players, Christian musicians, 'American Idol' contestants and others--are honest, revealing, and often compelling.

      The resulting book is a collection of celebrity essays: mini-bios that focus on the reality of God in the midst of media attention, success and failure, and broken relationships. Contributors include Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic basketball team, quarterback David Carr of the Houston Texans, and popular Christian recording artist Clay Crosse.

      Some of the interviews are especially helpful for Hagberg's original target readers: teens. Among these, Chrissy Conway of 'Zoe Girl' talks about her parents' divorce, the party scene, and the twists and turns along her personal career path in ways that connect with teens and with anyone who has ever considered attempting a career in music.

      Hagberg is a gifted and skilled writer who keeps readers turning the pages as she unpacks celebrity affirmations of the presence of God in their lives. A great gift book for readers from teens through Gen X, but the stories here will interest readers of any age!

      Note: Reviewer Dr. David Frisbie is an author and Executive Director of The Center for Marriage & Family Studies in Del Mar, California.

      Armchair Interviews says: Anything that can help teens understand their role in living a good life is good.

      5 out of 5 stars Celebrities share their faith.......2007-03-11

      This is an ideal book to give to people who have questions about becoming a Christian, and who love sports and music celebrities.

      44 extreme sports and music celebrities tell their stories in this book, from Jonny Lang (recording artist), to Barlow Girl (rock group), Kimiko Soldati (Olympic diving), CJ Hobgood (surfer), Dwight Howard (NBA player, Orlando Magic), Mick Hannah (downhill mountain bike racer), Jimmie McGuire (professional motocross rider) and more.

      They share hard times they faced, how they became Christians and how their paths are more joyful due to their faith. Being a Green Bay Packer fan I turned to Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila's story of growing up in South Central Los Angeles with a tough background, a Muslim dad and a Christian mom, and how his becoming a Christian led to his current happy family life and NFL career. Christian Hosoi, professional skateboarder, after serious drug problems, is now leading a skateboarding ministry.

      The two page "God's Road Map" at the end of each celebrity's story contains perceptive questions and Scriptures. Sports and music lovers will enjoy this book, and it can even be a "past watchful dragons book" that will steer doubting people on a new clear path.

      3 out of 5 stars god unplugged.......2007-02-02


      God Unplugged by Ammy Hagberg was very interesting. It is 403 pages long and was published in 2006 by Destiny Image. In the story top athletes, musicians, and also stars tell how god helped them get where they wanted to be and changed their lives.
      In the story there were 44 celebrity reflections on true life experiences with god. Many of these celebrities have been extremely low in their lives and god has pulled them out of them. Also in some cases they have had no luck in there lives and finally achieved their goals after they gave there lives god. All of these people believe that god has either given them opportunities or even the strength to work through where they were to get to where they want to be.
      I thought that this was a good book. I enjoyed reading it and seeing how god has changed all of these people's lives. The strengths of this book are that it has top named celebrities that people actually want to read about. The weakness of this book is that there is nothing to find out nest so you don't have a reason to keep reading. I did like how god actually gave them the strength to continue and succeed in life. The writing was very boring to me, but I liked the idea.
      The book gave a lasting effect on me because I have a saint Christopher necklace that my grandma gave to me before she passed away and that keeps me safe when I race motorcross. So, I think that god has a great power on us. I would recommend this book, it will make you think.

      5 out of 5 stars After reading this, you certainly KNOW he is real!.......2007-01-25

      Truly, this, and the book before this, are really awesome books!
      ** Why?
      Because they give some very good insights into other peoples way to God. Not only that, if you don't know the Bible inside and out (and even if you do, actually!), there are quotations from the Bible explaining the why and hows, depending on the story of the person interviewed.
      All this, with Amy Hagbergs very nice way of writing (down to earth serious mixed with a nice blend of humor) makes this book a pleasure to read!
      Personally, I strongly recommend this book to everyone. It might be those who Seek, or those who have found, it doesn't matter, in my opinion! :)

      5 out of 5 stars Fantastic book!.......2007-01-24

      What a great book! Amy Hagberg has gathered some of today's biggest sports and music celebs to talk about how they know God is real. This book is in stark contrast to so many of today's depressing, tragedy-focused headlines. And the list of celebrities is impressive! [...]
      The Joy Of 100 Best Loved Piano Classics
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Highest Recommendation for Beginner to Intermediate
      • Great Piano Book to add to your collection
      • Superb!!!!!
      The Joy Of 100 Best Loved Piano Classics
      Denes Agay
      Manufacturer: Yorktown Press
      ProductGroup: Book
      Binding: Plastic Comb

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      ASIN: 0825681073
      Release Date: 1999-12-31

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      A delightful gathering of 100 favorite piano pieces arranged for the beginning to intermediate pianist. Drawn from the Denes Agay s venerable series of Joy books, the arrangements contained herein are sure to provide endless happy hours of wonder and delight for musicians of all ages.

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Highest Recommendation for Beginner to Intermediate.......2007-03-04

      I believe this to be the best piano book ever published for easy to intermediate piano. Denes Agay (now dead) is a trusted name for authentic and easy-to-read transcription. The song selection includes the best pieces, including Bach's Minuet in G, Beethoven's Fur Elise, and so many other great songs. The songs range from somewhat easy to intermediate, and the techniques needed vary, so you can use this book for many lessons. I cannot emphasize enough how great of a collection this is.

      For years my two daughters have played songs from this book for lesson, tests, and enjoyment. Our copy is so worn out, and yet they keep going back to it again and again. We have saved much money with this one large collection. This book is worth the money several times over. Highest recommendation. Must have.

      5 out of 5 stars Great Piano Book to add to your collection.......2005-10-22

      A friend of ours from Germany visited for 3 weeks this summer and brought this book. He only has an electric piano so he was excited to play it on a regular piano. The music was so good that I had to get a copy! It is one purchase I don't regret!

      5 out of 5 stars Superb!!!!!.......2001-07-06

      This book is well edited and fun. It provides enjoyment and has great songs. These include Claire De Lune by Claude Debussy; Rustle of Spring by Christian Sinding; Fur Elise by Ludwig von Beethoven; Prelude in C major by Johann Sebastian Bach and many other great classics. It is apperently well thought out and concise. But what did you expect, it is after all by the great Dr. Denes Agay!
      The Joy of Music Leonard Bernstein
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Bernstein at His Best
      • A true Renaissance man
      • The Joy of Music---a thorough and inspired work
      • Very intelligent and insightful dicussion of music.
      The Joy of Music Leonard Bernstein

      Manufacturer: Amadeus Press
      ProductGroup: Book
      Binding: Paperback

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      ASIN: 1574671049

      Book Description

      This classic work is perhaps Bernstein's finest collection of conversations on the meaning and wonder of music. This book is a must for all music fans who wish to experience music more fully and deeply through one of the most inspired, and inspiring, music intellects of our time. Employing the creative device of "Imaginary Conversations" in the first section of his book, Bernstein illuminates the importance of the symphony in America, the greatness of Beethoven, and the art of composing. The book also includes a photo section and a third section with the transcripts from his televised Omnibus music series, including "Beethoven's Fifth Symphony," "The World of Jazz," "Introduction to Modern Music," and "What Makes Opera Grand."

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Bernstein at His Best.......2007-09-05

      This is Leonard Bernsteain at his best. It's a fun book, an engaging and fascinating book. All the Bernstein wit and wisdom is here. It's a book for both musicians and those wanting to learn about music in a fun way.

      You won't regret spending time or money on this gem.

      5 out of 5 stars A true Renaissance man.......2004-04-05

      Leonard Bernstein excelled at everything he tried--he was a fantastic conductor, composer, and writer. From popular music from West Side Story to jazz to "serious art music" like Chichester Psalms and his Mass, Bernstein was never constrained by any seeming limitations. This book is a compilation Bernstein's writings. The first section consists of dialogues between Bernstein and several imaginary characters regarding society's philosophy of music. These discussions are quite intellectual and thought-provoking. The second section contains seven television transcripts about subjects ranging from Musical Theater to J.S. Bach. This half is much more accessible and a breeze to read. If you can't read music, you would enjoy getting CDs of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony, Brahms' First Symphony, and Bach's St. Matthew Passion before curling up with this book. It will enhance your enjoyment of Bernstein's exciting descriptions, and will make them come to life.

      5 out of 5 stars The Joy of Music---a thorough and inspired work.......1998-01-25

      This is a complete, lucid, approachable and vibrant book. The dialogues at the beginning reveal the many facets of Bernstein's character and of his startling brilliance, and the section on modern music should not be missed. Of course, for the sections taken from his Omnibus television programs, the textual medium can only inform the reader what would be happening on screen, and those descriptions probably lack the power of audio-visual aids. It is, however, a work that any student of music, or any lover of music, would be able to take for granted in a Perfect World.

      4 out of 5 stars Very intelligent and insightful dicussion of music........1996-05-30

      This is a great book for those who wish to know how a composer/conductor thinks about music. The discussion presented is witty, intelligent and very insightful. My only problem with the book is that it should be accompanied by a CD or video tape. All of the examples are presented as written music. If you can't read and play/sing the music in the book you will have only a vague idea of the point the author is trying to make.
      The Joy Of Piano Duets
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Fun songs to play
      • 34 easy-but-fun duets - 4 hands 1 piano
      The Joy Of Piano Duets
      Music Sales Corporation , and Denes Agay
      Manufacturer: Yorktown Press
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      ASIN: 0825680085
      Release Date: 1967-12-31

      Book Description

      These familiar melodies for one piano, four hands are in arrangements equally easy for both players, with the melody alternating between the two. The collection includes Careless Love, Jamaica Farewell, and many more favorites.

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Fun songs to play.......2006-03-09

      We love Jamaican Farewell in this book, some of my students play it on the vibes while I play it on piano. The duets are easier than the ones in Piano Duets, and this book is a good partner to that one. (I bought both).

      5 out of 5 stars 34 easy-but-fun duets - 4 hands 1 piano.......2001-08-01

      These pieces are mostly quite easy to play, and so are suited to beginners, beginners at dueting, or people who just want some fun things to play with a friend that won't need too much work to get going.

      The pieces are quite short, only a couple are longer than a page, and cover a big range of styles - themes from classics, folk songs and jazz. Also, Agay has made the bars line up for the Primo and Secondo parts (doesn't seem like much until you play a duet without that and have to write the bar numbers on each part).

      Tunes include: Oh Come All Ye Faithful, The Harmonious Blacksmith, All The Pretty Little Horses, The Trout, Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, Fasination, and themes from classics and operas.

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