There are countless books on music with much analysis given to musicians, bands, eras and/or genres. But rarely does a book delve into what's going on inside us when we listen. Michel Faber explores two big questions: how do we listen to music and why do we listen to music? To answer these questions, he considers a range of factors, which includes age, illness, the notion of "cool," commerce, the dichotomy between "good" and "bad" taste and much...

Long ago, my grandfather came to this new land. He pushed our tiny boat along the surface of the water, gentle as a lullaby, gentle as the waves kissing the shore of our new home. Before it became his home, the jungle was the land--full of awe-inspiring animals, lush trees, and endless water. Still, Ti feared the unknown. He didn't feel brave or capable, but Grandfather stood by his side, reminding him that the world around them is big, wonderful,...

Packs on the Music and Creativity path teach children to: explore imagination and pretend play, interpret music through movement, draw with lines and shapes, and sing and express emotion creatively.

STEAM Academy offers an interdisciplinary approach that weaves together the science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills learned in the classroom and connects them to things kids see every day. The goal of the Creation & Sound Module is to teach kids how creativity and self-expression apply to identifying and solving problems. Topics in this module include art, sound, color, tempo, rhyming, and literature.

When the Germans invade Ukraine, Zhanna, a young Jewish girl must leave behind her friends, her freedom, and her promising musical future at a world-renowned conservatory. With no time to say goodbye, Zhanna, her sister, Frina, and their entire family are removed from their home by the Nazis and forced on a long, cold death march. When her father bribes a guard, Zhanna escapes with nothing more than her musical talent, her beloved Chopin sheet music,...