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My memories My memories Ovide Musin missing pages 102-103 OL10331992W
Handel, Who Knew What He Liked Handel, Who Knew What He Liked M. T. Anderson,Kevin Hawkes In this biography, the man who would later compose some of the world's most beautiful music is shown to have once been a stubborn little boy with a mind of his own. OL112040W
The Albert Schweitzer-Helene Bresslau letters, 1902-1912 The Albert Schweitzer-Helene Bresslau letters, 1902-1912 Albert Schweitzer "The world is familiar with Albert Schweitzer as humanitarian, theologian, philosopher, physician, and accomplished musician. These letters provide personal portraits of Schweitzer as a young man on … OL1148632W
Giants of jazz ; sketches by Robert Galster Giants of jazz ; sketches by Robert Galster Studs Terkel Brief biographies of thirteen jazz musicians who have made major contributions to the development of this form of music. OL13305829W
A story of New Orleans A story of New Orleans Ned Sublette Spending 2004–2005 in New Orleans investigating the city’s legendary past both in the archives and its living culture in the street, this account combines personal memoir, historical research, and on… OL13633384W
The Pied Piper of Austin The Pied Piper of Austin Salima Alikhan When the mayor of Austin, Texas, hires a piper to deal with a bat infestation the results are amazing, but after the mayor refuses to pay, the piper plays a different tune and spirits away all the ch… OL13763228W
Journal de mes mélodies Journal de mes mélodies Francis Poulenc Many of Francis Poulenc's songs are verses by 20th-century French poets set to music, and this diary is an answer to what the composer felt were frequent misinterpretations of his work. To set the re… OL1414231W
Louis Armstrong Louis Armstrong Patricia McKissack Simple text and illustrations describe the life and accomplishments of the jazz trumpeter who was nicknamed Satchmo. OL14860481W
Battle of the Bands Battle of the Bands Buchanan, Paul Willie must examine his Christian values when his attempts to win the Battle of the Bands don't work out the way he planned. OL14866530W
New Kids on the Block New Kids on the Block Keith Elliot Greenberg Tells the story of the pop music group New Kids on the Block. OL14919465W
Guitar boy Guitar boy Mary Jane Auch After his mother is severely injured in an accident and his father kicks him out of the house, thirteen-year-old Travis attempts to survive on his own until he meets a guitar maker and some musicians… OL15043359W
The killing of a rock legend The killing of a rock legend Sue L. Hamilton A brief biographical account of Lennon and a description of his murder and the apprehension of his murderer. OL15081910W
The amazing Felix The amazing Felix Emily Arnold McCully John has been practicing a magic trick instead of the piano and is worried about disappointing his musician father, but then he gets to be a hero in the castle where his father is performing. OL15199701W
Last night at Chateau Marmont Last night at Chateau Marmont Lauren Weisberger Brooke and Julian live a happy life in New York -- she's the breadwinner working two jobs and he's the struggling musician husband. Then Julian is discovered by a Sony exec and becomes an overnight s… OL15413991W
Come sing, Jimmy Jo Come sing, Jimmy Jo Katherine Paterson When his family becomes a successful country music group and makes him a featured singer, eleven-year-old James has to deal with big changes in all aspects of his life, even his name. OL15419753W
Jasper, the drummin' boy Jasper, the drummin' boy Burroughs, Margaret Taylor All Jasper's problems seem to stem from his strong desire to be a famous drummer like his grandfather and his mother's equally strong determination to make him a concert pianist. OL154925W
Beneath the skin Beneath the skin Adrian Phoenix "...The dark pieces of vampire rock star Dante Baptiste's past are violently emerging, and it is only a matter of time before the Fallen discover he is the creawdwr they have sought for thousands of … OL15542544W
Luna-C Luna-C Jutta Goetze The lives of two friends who dream of stardom change forever when a rock band arrives to perform in their small town. Suggested level: senior secondary. OL15838061W
Elvis Presley Elvis Presley John Micklos "A biography of rock and roll legend Elvis Presley, discussing his early struggles with poverty, rise to fame as a controversial performer, personal hardships, and legacy"--Provided by publisher. OL15881645W
Glitz Glitz Philana Marie Boles Sixteen-year-old orphan Ann Michelle runs away from her grandmother's house in Toledo, Ohio, with a new friend who is intent on seeking her own fame while the teenagers follow a hip-hop musician to N… OL16010454W
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