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The Oxford first companion to music The Oxford first companion to music Kenneth McLeish Chapter titles include "Music round the World," "Instruments and Orchestras," "Singing and Dancing," "The Story of Music," "Composers and Their Music," and "Writing Music." OL13206W
The Latin music scene The Latin music scene Erika Alexia Tsoukanelis "Read about the music, stars, clothes, contracts, and world of Latin music"--Provided by publisher. OL13649025W
How to analyze the music of Michael Jackson How to analyze the music of Michael Jackson Jennifer Joline Anderson This title explores the creative works of famous musician Michael Jackson. Music analyzed includes, Off the Wall, Thriller, Bad, Dangerous, HIStory, and Invincible. Clear, comprehensive text gives ba… OL16450716W
Music Music Angela Shelf Medearis Discusses the evolution of African-American music from its roots in the rhythms and instruments from Africa through the development of the blues, gospel, and soul to modern rock and rap. OL1735404W
Rap and hip hop Rap and hip hop Tamara Thompson The Current Controversies series examines today's most important social and political issues. Each volume presents a diverse selection of primary sources representing all sides of the debate in quest… OL17887459W
K-pop K-pop Stuart A. Kallen While most Americans have only been aware of Korean pop, or K-pop, music since the infectious 2012 hit song Gangnam Style by Psy, it is a genre that has been widely popular since the 1990s. Its sudde… OL17894987W
Am I musical? Am I musical? Edwin Gordon The games may be used as a musical learning activity or to reveal a general estimate of musical potential in adults and children ages 7 and up. OL1850425W
Introducing the drum & bugle corps Introducing the drum & bugle corps Janet Chiefari Twelve-year-old Kim discovers the excitement of the drum and bugle corps, a cross between a competitive sport and a musical art form, stressing musical excellence and athletic prowess needed for prec… OL18861200W
Kids make music! Kids make music! Avery Hart Presents a variety of activities based on music, including singing and dancing, improvisation, and making homemade instruments. OL1946225W
Prom Prom Jill S. Zimmerman Rutledge Prom is about more than corsages and boutonnieres, promposals and after-parties. It's an event that teens are claiming as a way not only to have fun with friends but to also express their creativity … OL19744556W
Deck the walls Deck the walls Erin Dealey Provides new, food-themed lyrics to the classic Christmas song as a family gathers for a meal that involves building a snowman from tomatoes, playing olive hockey, and being bored by aunts and uncles. OL19972986W
The Science of Music The Science of Music Cecilia Pinto McCarthy 48 pages : 24 cm OL20479600W
Lady Treble and the Seven Notes Lady Treble and the Seven Notes Eliyana Biklou 1 v. : 26 cm OL21018187W
The history of modern music The history of modern music Matt Anniss The Music Scene offers a detailed yet readable look at the world of contemporary music for young people. Full of practical, how-to advice and fascinating case studies on many of the world's favourite… OL21807971W
The music industry The music industry Matt Anniss "The Music Scene offers a detailed yet readable look at the world of contemporary music for young people. Full of practical, how-to advice and fascinating case studies on many of the world's favourit… OL24843472W
The performing world of the musician The performing world of the musician Christopher Headington Provides information on the careers of musicians, including composers, conductors, solo performers, and instrumentalists in orchestras, bands, and rock groups, with profiles of three contemporary mus… OL3568788W
Die Bremer Stadtmusikanten Die Bremer Stadtmusikanten Brothers Grimm No longer wanted by their masters, a donkey, dog, cat, and rooster set out for Bremen to become musicians OL45423W
A firefly in a fir tree A firefly in a fir tree Hilary Knight In this variation on the folk song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas," two mice enjoy such Christmas gifts as "nine nuts for nibbling" and "four holly berries." OL4795176W
Music and musicians Music and musicians Eva Bailey Traces the history of music in England from the fifteenth century to the present day and discusses various types of music and important composers and performers. OL4884713W
Band Band Rae Emmer Briefly explains what it takes to be in band and put on a performance. OL5811777W
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