"Wagner: The Story of the Boy Who Wrote Little Plays" by Thomas Tapper is a biography for young readers that chronicles the early life of Richard Wagner, from his birth in Leipzig to his rise as a revolutionary composer. Wagner, part of the "Child's Own Book of Great Musicians" series, illustrates Wagner’s youth, marked by an initial passion for writing plays rather than music, and his journey toward creating operas that defied convention. The book narrates his childhood, detailing his growth after the death of his father, and highlights his unique approach to operas and the diverse characters, which ranged from common people to gods, he brought to life through his music. Readers are invited to actively participate in learning by adding illustrations and writing their own stories, making it an engaging experience that celebrates Wagner's significant impact on music.
Wagner : The Story of the Boy Who Wrote Little Plays
By Thomas Tapper
Witness the transformation of a young boy with a love for storytelling into a musical genius who would forever change the operatic world.
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About the AuthorThomas Tapper was a musician, composer, lecturer, writer, teacher, and editor, who was born in Canton, Massachusetts, and studied music at the American College of Musicians. He wrote many books on music, mostly for children and young adults. His most famous being Lives of Great Composers picture book series. He also wrote the First Year Series for musical instruction, which included First Year Musical Theory, First Year Counterpoint, First Year Harmony, Second Year harmony, First Year Analysis, and First Year Melody Writing. He was the editor of "The Musician," and promoted rural music and community music. Tapper also promoted rote learning in the rote-note controversy of the late 19th Century music education. His students included Isabel Stewart North and Carrie Burpee Shaw.
Thomas Tapper was a musician, composer, lecturer, writer, teacher, and editor, who was born in Canton, Massachusetts, and studied music at the American College of Musicians. He wrote many books on music, mostly for children and young adults. His most famous being Lives of Great Composers picture book series. He also wrote the First Year Series for musical instruction, which included First Year Musical Theory, First Year Counterpoint, First Year Harmony, Second Year harmony, First Year Analysis, and First Year Melody Writing. He was the editor of "The Musician," and promoted rural music and community music. Tapper also promoted rote learning in the rote-note controversy of the late 19th Century music education. His students included Isabel Stewart North and Carrie Burpee Shaw.
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