Pitch Perfect and Persistent! (Hardcover)
Language: English
Published by Astra Publishing House, 2023
- Hardcover
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Hardcover. Discover the untold yet inspiring story of Amy Beach, musician extraordinaire and the first successful woman composer in America.Discover the untold yet inspiring story of Amy Beach, musician extraordinaire and the first successful woman composer in America.With perfect pitch and fierce persistence, Amy Beach always knew she had to make music. There was just one BIG problem. Her mother believed it was not proper or suitable for a young lady to draw attention to herself, let alone take on a musical career. But give in or give up? Not Amy Beach. She demanded to play the piano. Demanded to have a real teacher. Demanded to perform. Luckily-for the world!-Amy's persistence paid off. At just sixteen years old, Amy Beach found herself on the stage of Boston's Music Hall-and the start of a brilliant career. A female composer who paved the way-perfectly! Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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- Title
- Pitch Perfect and Persistent! (Hardcover)
- Author
- Caitlin DeLems
- Publisher
- Astra Publishing House
- Publication year
- 2023
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1662680082
- ISBN 13
- 9781662680083
- Illustrator
- Jay, Alison
With perfect pitch and fierce persistence, Amy Beach always knew she had to make music. There was just one BIG problem. Her mother believed it was not proper or suitable for a young lady to draw attention to herself, let alone take on a musical career. But give in or give up? Not Amy Beach. She demanded to play the piano. Demanded to have a real teacher. Demanded to perform. Luckily—for the world!—Amy’s persistence paid off. At just sixteen years old, Amy Beach found herself on the stage of Boston’s Music Hall—and the start of a brilliant career. A female composer who paved the way—perfectly!
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About the Author
Alison Jay has been drawing and painting since she was a child. She is the illustrator of many picture books, including A Lady Has the Floor and The Pig War. Her signature style is created using alkyd paint on thick cartridge paper, with a crackle varnish, giving an aged effect.
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