Crescendo

By Terry J. Moyer

Crescendo is a warm, simple compelling story of people like us. Captured in Andrew is the essence of every young person at some time in his life-innate goodness, great promise, and a need discover his potential through family, friends and neighbors. an overwhelming critial message for youth and adults alike.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0882905279
• ISBN13: 9780882905273
• Release Date: May 1995
• Publisher: Horizon Publishers, an Imprint of Cedar Fort, Inc.
• Length: 161 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 0.8" x 6.5"

Customer Reviews

Loved This Book

When I saw this book, it was the cover that caught my attention. I was in the band and a lot of my life had a musical theme. I didn't read the notes about the book, I just decided to get it. I read it that night until I couldn't keep my eyes open and finished it the next day. I decided that I wanted to have a copy of this book and ordered it at a local bookstore. I re-read it when it arrived a few weeks later.It is truly a great book and I'm sure my sister will enjoy reading it, too.

An amazing inspiration

I am in band, and a sax and oboe player, just as a coincidence! A friend of mine, also in band, had lent me the book after I just randomly grabbed it off of her desk during class one day. I asked her what is was about, and she told me that it was one of the best inspirational books she had ever read involving two things we both loved: Music and romance. Me, being a band geek and a sucker for inspirational books, I immediatly took an interest and began reading. And I have got to tell you, this book will suck you into a world unlike one you've ever seen. It takes you into a world seen from Andrew's eyes, a handsome, yet abused tenor sax player in a suffering high school band. He has problems at home on the farm so Andrew sees band as a safe haven. With the arrival of a new band teacher, and the growing crush on the "5-foot, 12-inch" female oboe player, Andrew's life gets better and worse at the same time. The bridge scene kept me on the edge of my seat! This story truly shows how the power of music and trust and teamwork can lead you into a life that does nothing but...well...Crescendo!!(Crescendo ~ to build intensity; to grow)

A terrific read!

I couldn't put this book down, even though it was written for a younger audience. It may be too mature for the 11- to 13-year-olds. Definitly an inspiring book for high schoolers, especially those in band.