Download or read book A Musical Journey of Hope written by Scott Verbout and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2022-06-12 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scott Verbout turned to the music of his favorite singers to get through an especially difficult time while coping with depression and autism in 2020. In this book, he reflects on his love of the music that has provided such a comfort to him over the years. The singers and songs he highlights have helped him overcome feelings of hopelessness and desperation. So often, his favorite singers have found the exact words to provide him with comfort when he needed it most. They include Natalie Merchant, Sarah McLachlan, Melissa Etheridge, and Patty Griffin. He also recounts face-to-face meetings he has had with some of his favorite singers. Through recollections and lyrics, he provides a look at how important music has been to him over three decades. Join the author as he celebrates the healing power of music and how it has gotten him through dark times, including a global pandemic.
Download or read book A Journey to Hope written by and published by Shawnee Press (TN). This book was released on 2015-11-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Harold Flammer). This major sacred work is musically inspired by traditional spirituals and tells of the ministry, passion and resurrection of Jesus through familiar repurposed tunes, narration and scriptures. Two endings are provided, one for Holy Week and one with a jubilant Easter finale, making this a versatile and inspiring work for a variety of Spring programming. From the rhythmic vitality of "Ride On, King Jesus" to the languishing strains of "They Crucified My Lord," from the stately dignity of "Give Me Jesus" to the festive joy of "Great Day," this work delivers both ministry and artistry. Whether presented with Brant Adams' inspired orchestrations, or with piano alone, you will find A Journey to Hope a unique and effective cantata experience. Songs include: Prelude; The Call to Faith; The Call to Follow; Peace for the Journey; Ride On, King Jesus; Come to the Welcome Table; Gethsemane; Jesus Walked to Calvary; They Crucified My Lord; Great Day! The Lord Is Risen!
Download or read book His Song written by Elizabeth J. Rosenthal and published by Bpi Communications. This book was released on 2001 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive overview of the musical career of Elton John provides the full story behind all of the musician's recordings, a complete chronicle of his concert tours, an assessment of his musical odyssey, and a study of his sometimes turbulent personal life, along with more than forty photographs and a complete discography.
Download or read book Rhapsody in Red written by Sheila Melvin and published by Algora Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 746 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Western classical music has become as Chinese as Peking Opera, and it has woven its way into the hearts and lives of ordinary Chinese people. This lucidly written account traces the biographies of the bold visionaries who carried out this musical merger. Rhapsody in Red is a history of classical music in China that revolves around a common theme: how Western classical music entered China, and how it became Chinese. Chinas oldest orchestra was founded in 1879, two years before the Boston Symphony. Since then, classical music has woven its way into the lives of ordinary Chinese people. Millions of Chinese children take piano and violin lessons every week. Yet, despite the importance of classical music in China -- and of Chinese classical musicians and composers to the world -- next to nothing has been written on this fascinating subject. The authors capture the events with the voice of an insider and the perspective of a Westerner, presenting new information, original research and insights into a topic that has barely been broached elsewhere. The only other significant books touching on this field are Pianos and Politics: Middle Class Ambitions and The Struggle Over Western Music by Richard Kurt Kraus (1989), and Barbara Mittler's Dangerous Tunes - The Politics of Chinese Music. Both target the academic market. Pianos focuses narrowly on the political aspects of the Cultural Revolution and subsequent re-opening. Rhapsody in Red is a far better read and benefits from considerably more research with primary source material in China over the past decade; and it covers classical music in general over all the history of East-West interaction. This book will appeal to a general readership interested in China -- the same readers who made "Wild Swans" a bestseller. It will also appeal to all who are interested in the future of classical music. It could easily be used for college courses on modern China, cultural history and ethnomusicology.
Download or read book Choosing to SEE written by Mary Beth Chapman and published by Revell. This book was released on 2010-09-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I've told my kids for years that God doesn't make mistakes," writes Mary Beth Chapman, wife of Grammy award winning recording artist Steven Curtis Chapman. "Would I believe it now, when my whole world as I knew it came to an end?" Covering her courtship and marriage to Steven Curtis Chapman, struggles for emotional balance, and living with grief, Mary Beth's story is our story--wondering where God is when the worst happens. In Choosing to SEE, she shows how she wrestles with God even as she has allowed him to write her story--both during times of happiness and those of tragedy. Readers will hear firsthand about the loss of her daughter, the struggle to heal, and the unexpected path God has placed her on. Even as difficult as life can be, Mary Beth Chapman Chooses to SEE. Includes a 16-page full color photo insert.
Download or read book Quest of Hope written by C. D. Baker and published by RiverOak Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quest of Hope is the second book in The Journey of Souls Series and is written as a companion to Crusade of Tears. It begins with the birth of Heinrich, the father of two of the young crusaders, and follows his amazing life during the mysterious times we call the Middle Ages. Confronted by oppressive lords, religious abuse, and the dangers of ignorance, Heinrich, like all of us, is bound to a life perspectively shaped by the confines of his world. While called to the service of others far away, he but discovers that his sons have joined the crusade of children! In a desperate pursuit to save them, Heinrich, turns to face the daunting Alps, the perils of bloodlust, and his own soul's despair until Truth offers him - like us - rescue with its wonderful gift of hope.
Download or read book The Musician s Journey written by Dr. Jill Timmons and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2013-02-13 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Musician's Journey escorts musicians, performing artists, music teachers, and advanced music students along the road toward a successful career, offering a vast array of resources to guide them from envisioning the process to achieving the practical details. Jill Timmons provides key tools throughout the journey, from sources as diverse as the world of myth to current brain research, which illuminate compelling real-world examples of music entrepreneurs who forged their own paths to success. Included are chapters on careers in higher education; guidance in how to develop a business plan; general tips on grant writing and financial development; a separate section exploring the stories of other successful musicians; and personal narrative taken from the author's work as a professional musician and consultant. The book includes an extensive bibliography of additional resources, and the companion website offers downloadable worksheets and questionnaires to help readers along their way.
Download or read book Soloflute A Musical Journey written by Josephine Bailey and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-11-19 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Josephine Bailey was born in Berkshire in 1965. She now lives in a quiet cul-de-sac in Staffordshire with her partner and two boys and works as a musician and music teacher. Soloflute is Josephine's story with hints and tips for budding musicians. Music has been the hub of her life from the age of 7 and she wanted to share her love for music with you, the reader. Anyone who is interested in music, playing the flute or woodwind instruments in general will find information in this book which is both interesting and informative as it outlines how Josephine's personal achievements have allowed her to pursue a fulfilling life in music.
Download or read book Chasing Chopin written by Annik LaFarge and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-08-10 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Frédéric Chopin Annik LaFarge presents here is not the melancholy, sickly, romantic figure so often portrayed. The artist she discovered is, instead, a purely independent spirit: an innovator who created a new musical language, an autodidact who became a spiritually generous, trailblazing teacher, a stalwart patriot during a time of revolution and exile. In Chasing Chopin she follows in his footsteps during the three years, 1837-1840, when he composed his iconic "Funeral March"-dum dum da dum-using its composition story to illuminate the key themes of his life: a deep attachment to his Polish homeland; his complex relationship with writer George Sand; their harrowing but consequential sojourn on Majorca; the rapidly developing technology of the piano, which enabled his unique tone and voice; social and political revolution in 1830s Paris; friendship with other artists, from the famous Eugène Delacroix to the lesser known, yet notorious in his time, Marquis de Custine. Each of these threads-musical, political, social, personal-is woven through the "Funeral March" in Chopin's Opus 35 sonata, a melody so famous it's known around the world even to people who know nothing about classical music. But it is not, as LaFarge discovered, the piece of music we think we know. As part of her research into Chopin's world, then and now, LaFarge visited piano makers, monuments, churches, and archives; she talked to scholars, jazz musicians, video game makers, software developers, music teachers, theater directors, and of course dozens of pianists. The result is extraordinary: an engrossing, page-turning work of musical discovery and an artful portrayal of a man whose work and life continue to inspire artists and cultural innovators in astonishing ways"--
Download or read book Sean written by Kila Gonella and published by WestBowPress. This book was released on 2014-01-27 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The death of a sibling is not only painful, but it can often be quite lonely. People seem more comfortable in knowing what to say if the loss is a spouse or a child. The journey of grief is in itself unique, but Sean. A Journey of Hope through Grief is for those who are feeling the pain of losing a sibling but do not know who to turn to or what to expect. Kila takes you through her journey of grief and brings hope and faith with her. The ongoing impact of her brothers death in a car accident was so immense that she felt the need to share her experience with others who are going through a similar journey. She walks you through: The funeral A sisters loss Grief Living with grief Moving beyond grief Hope through grief If you have struggled to connect with others after the death of a sibling, or know someone who is, Sean. A Journey of Hope through Grief will give the support, encouragement, and hope that even though it may be dark now, joy will come, and you are not alone.
Download or read book Starhug written by Cindy Wong and published by . This book was released on 2021-07 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A magical book about a star and sea star waking up one day and feeling grumpy. Join them on their emotional journey of hope and healing by finding kindness, an inclusive community and a hug always helps.
Download or read book Soraya written by Soraya and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007-09-12 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "From the moment I met Soraya I knew she was a winner, an amazingly talented and beautiful woman with something very spe-cial. Her total dedication in everything she did and her selfless efforts to help others were and still are an inspiration not only to those of us who have had the privilege to be around her, but also to the thousands of people who still maintain her name and mission. Soraya's courage to face every challenge is something that I will never forget . . . her words of hope and her music will live on in our souls." --Ricky Martin "Sometimes in life you meet someone special, and you know in that moment that they have a greater view on life . . . Soraya was one of those people. She remains a strong and positive memory for me." --Bob Waldron, President, Yoplait USA "Soraya's music is infinitely intimate and precious, crafted and executed with the love and care of an artisan. There are few complete artists, but Soraya is one of them-- a composer, guitarist, producer, arranger, and singer with a particularly emotive voice. The measure of her worth in the eyes of the music industry was obvious during the 2004 Latin Grammys, when she won the Grammy for the newly created Best Singer-Songwriter category, besting icons like Juan Gabriel, Serrat, and Leon Gieco. Many will remember Soraya as a spokesperson, an educator, and a source of inspiration for so many people who battle cancer. Yet her most lasting legacy is the one she continues to transmit through her songs, her music, and her guitar." --Leila Cobo, Billboard?magazine
Download or read book Chasing the Rising Sun written by Ted Anthony and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2007-07-13 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chasing the Rising Sun is the story of an American musical journey told by a prize-winning writer who traced one song in its many incarnations as it was carried across the world by some of the most famous singers of the twentieth century. Most people know the song "House of the Rising Sun" as 1960s rock by the British Invasion group the Animals, a ballad about a place in New Orleans -- a whorehouse or a prison or gambling joint that's been the ruin of many poor girls or boys. Bob Dylan did a version and Frijid Pink cut a hard-rocking rendition. But that barely scratches the surface; few songs have traveled a journey as intricate as "House of the Rising Sun." The rise of the song in this country and the launch of its world travels can be traced to Georgia Turner, a poor, sixteen-year-old daughter of a miner living in Middlesboro, Kentucky, in 1937 when the young folk-music collector Alan Lomax, on a trip collecting field recordings, captured her voice singing "The Rising Sun Blues." Lomax deposited the song in the Library of Congress and included it in the 1941 book Our Singing Country. In short order, Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Lead Belly, and Josh White learned the song and each recorded it. From there it began to move to the planet's farthest corners. Today, hundreds of artists have recorded "House of the Rising Sun," and it can be heard in the most diverse of places -- Chinese karaoke bars, Gatorade ads, and as a ring tone on cell phones. Anthony began his search in New Orleans, where he met Eric Burdon of the Animals. He traveled to the Appalachians -- to eastern Kentucky, eastern Tennessee, and western North Carolina -- to scour the mountains for the song's beginnings. He found Homer Callahan, who learned it in the mountains during a corn shucking; he discovered connections to Clarence "Tom" Ashley, who traveled as a performer in a 1920s medicine show. He went to Daisy, Kentucky, to visit the family of the late high-lonesome singer Roscoe Holcomb, and finally back to Bourbon Street to see if there really was a House of the Rising Sun. He interviewed scores of singers who performed the song. Through his own journey he discovered how American traditions survived and prospered -- and how a piece of culture moves through the modern world, propelled by technology and globalization and recorded sound.
Download or read book On the Road with U2 written by Deena Dietrich and published by Deenasdays. This book was released on 2015-04-12 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join me on my musical journey on the road with U2 to the 75 shows I have seen since the Zoo TV tour in 1992. Meeting Bono in Jersey, hugging Larry in Baltimore, having a drink with Larry in Providence, talking with Bono in Seattle, hugging Larry again in Pittsburgh - just to name a few.
Download or read book The Fundamentals of Music Composition written by Aventuras De Viaje and published by Aventuras De Viaje. This book was released on 2022-02-17 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teach Yourself to Compose Music! Learning music theory and writing sheet music will allow you to better hone your skills as a singer and a composer. This guide offers both beginners and more advanced singers and songwriters the skills and information to learn how to read, write and compose music. Start delving deeper into music theory today, because this is the ultimate guide to use when learning how to create music. Get it now. Discover all the Elements of Music Composition * How to read and write music notation * Ear training * How to read any composition in 4 simple steps * Note transposing * 7 steps to creating your own arrangement * Where to find the technology and other resources to help you on your musical journey * Informative images and tables for easy reference * Interactive exercises for faster learning … and much more! Limited Time Only... Get your copy of The Fundamentals of Music Composition today and you will also receive: * Free SF Nonfiction Books new releases * Exclusive discount offers * Downloadable sample chapters * Bonus content … and more! Acquire all the essential music knowledge and skills you need, because this will help you create and improve your own music compositions, no matter what your skill level. Get it now.
Download or read book The Journey written by Frenci Sanna and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2016-09-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ". . . a wonderful teaching tool for those who are welcoming refugees into their community."—The New York Times With haunting echoes of the current refugee crisis this beautifully illustrated book explores the unimaginable decisions made as a family leave their home and everything they know to escape the turmoil and tragedy brought by war. This book will stay with you long after the last page is turned. From the author: The Journey is actually a story about many journeys, and it began with the story of two girls I met in a refugee center in Italy. After meeting them I realized that behind their journey lay something very powerful. So I began collecting more stories of migration and interviewing many people from many different countries. A few months later, in September 2014, when I started studying a Master of Arts in Illustration at the Academy of Lucerne, I knew I wanted to create a book about these true stories. Almost every day on the news we hear the terms "migrants" and "refugees" but we rarely ever speak to or hear the personal journeys that they have had to take. This book is a collage of all those personal stories and the incredible strength of the people within them.
Download or read book A Message from Jakie written by Michael Weinberger and published by Sentient Publications. This book was released on 2005-03-31 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jakie's message is one of hope and inspiration about life and what happens when life is over. She tells us to trust ourselves and love no matter what, even when love brings pain. This is a very human book about the essential elements of a well-lived life and a very graceful death.
