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Stories and Songs of Chinese Culture Bearers (p
Stories and Songs of Chinese Culture Bearers
Le Zhang, Sarah Watts
Illustrated By Shiqi Liu
Series Editor Karen Howard
Voice Collectors is a vibrant collection of the many different musical traditions that come from the country of China. In this book, thirty-two Chinese men and women—representing a variety of ages, occupations, geographic regions, and ethnicities— joyfully recall their musical experiences and share popular or significant songs from their home provinces.
Each chapter includes a biographical sketch and photograph of its Culture Bearer, followed by a vocal or instrumental selection of their choosing. Beautiful field recordings featuring authentic musical performances by each Culture Bearer are included for all songs, along with notation (when applicable), background and translations, pinyin, and audio pronunciation guides.
Each chapter also conveniently includes ideas for classroom use—pedagogical extensions, activities, and discussion questions—as well as ideas for at-home use with families. Especially noteworthy are the short, imaginative children’s stories and vibrant full-color illustrations that conclude each chapter, offering yet another entry point for young learners.
Equally suited for the elementary and middle school music classrooms or for at-home use, Voice Collectors is the perfect source for exploring the diversity of musical sounds, textures, instruments, and timbres of Chinese music in a meaningful and culturally connected way.
Le Zhang (author) is an Assistant Professor of Music Education at Hainan Normal University in Hainan, China, and is a specialist in international education and elementary general music education.
Sarah H. Watts (author) is an Assistant Professor of Music Education at The Pennsylvania State University and is a specialist in early childhood and elementary general music education.
Shiqi Liu (illustrator) is the A Level and International Baccalaureate Art Teacher of the International Curriculum Center affiliated with Renmin University of China.
Karen Howard (series editor) is Associate Professor of Music at the University of St. Thomas. Her research and teaching interests include diversification of educational strategies, dispositions, and repertoire to create a more equitable learning environment for students of all ages.
G-10156 Spiral-Bound, 225 pages, Full-Color Illustrations . . . . . . . . $26 .95
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Henry the Steinway and the Piano Recital
Sally Coveleskie Peter Goodrich
Illustrated by Laura Friedman
Spring is in the air and the annual piano recital is only a week away! How will our young pianist learn her music in time? This delightful tale introduces Ana and her special friend Henry the Steinway—a grandfatherly piano who speaks to her! Ana learns from Henry that she must first hear the music. Then, she must find the music in her heart. Soon, Ana’s tears of frustration turn to pure joy, as she delights in the playing of her music and her new friendship with Henry the Steinway. This story will resonate with piano students and piano lovers of all ages! A wonderful book that teaches kids about practice, concentration, and fortitude.
“A charming account of an ageless story, the bond of friendship between pianists of all ages and their pianos.”
— Dr. Robert Blocker Dean, Yale School of Music
“For all who understand the diligence required to master an instrument, these books will delight and inspire. They shall remain in my home by the piano for my children as a respite from those frustrating moments at practice, and as a reminder to me of the great skills passed on to me by my dedicated teachers.”
— Renée Fleming “Henry the Steinway is a wonderful series of books about your best friend who is always by your side. I concertize in every corner of the globe and have been called a citizen of the world. Wherever I go I can depend on Henry the Steinway to be there with me. Teachers, children and parents will delight in this gentle story of making beautiful music, never giving up and becoming the best you can be.”
— Lang Lang
“Henry the Steinway is a wonderful book. It teaches kids about practice, concentration, and fortitude. Where can I find a piano like Henry?”
— Wynton Marsalis
