Young Musicians in World History

by Irene Earls

Thirteen musicians from diverse cultures, time periods, and stations in life are presented here as examples of what gifted and determined young people have achieved in their artistic careers before they turned 25 years old. Students will be inspired as they read the life stories of these musicians, who often had to overcome such obstacles as poverty and racism in order to create and to share their works. Teachers and librarians looking for biographies...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 031331442X
• ISBN13: 9780313314421
• Release Date: April 2002
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.2" x 10.5"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12