Stories of Great Musicians

"Stories of Great Musicians" by Kathrine Lois Scobey and Olive Brown Horne is a collection of life stories that shows how famous composers like Johann Sebastian Bach and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart became musical geniuses. With a focus on inspiring young people, the book shows how important it is to have big goals and to learn about other people's lives. It starts by talking about Johann Sebastian Bach, explaining how his family and the problems he faced early on shaped him. The book shares key moments, like when he secretly copied music and traveled to learn from other musicians, highlighting both their struggles and their deep passion for music, all told in a way that is easy for young readers to understand.