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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
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
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
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 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
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
Chorus Chorus Rae Emmer Explains the process of being in a chorus and putting on a performance. OL5811779W
Twelve Days of Christmas Twelve Days of Christmas Rachel Griffin Each verse of this traditional Christmas carol is accompanied by illustrations created with embroidered collage and handmade papers. OL5830518W
Egg thoughts and other Frances songs Egg thoughts and other Frances songs Lillian Hoban,Hoban,Russell Hoban Twenty-two poems reflect Frances' observations on the events in her life. OL74248W
Bust a Move #2 (Hip-Hop Kidz) Bust a Move #2 (Hip-Hop Kidz) Jasmine Beller No sooner is the date announced for the World Hip-Hop Championship than does everything verge on falling apart. Devane is still on probation, and Da Bomb, one of the group's core members, disappears … OL8160600W
The Magic School Bus The Magic School Bus Joanna Cole To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Scholastic is re-releasing the ten original Magic School Bus titles in paperback. With updated scientific information, the bestselling science series ever is back! … OL83104W
Hip-hop history Hip-hop history Wendy Garofoli "Describes the history of hip-hop"--Provided by publisher. OL8815005W
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