"Handel: The Story of a Little Boy who Practiced in an Attic" by Thomas Tapper is a biography for young readers that tells the story of George Frederick Handel's early life and rise to musical greatness. Beginning with Handel's childhood, the book tells of his deep love for music, which he pursues in secret by practicing in his attic. The story shows how Handel's desire to play music grows despite his father's disapproval and desire for him to become a lawyer. It details important moments, like his journey to meet the Duke of Saxe-Weissenfels, where his talent was first noticed. From his initial education to his eventual fame in Germany, Italy, and then England, the book highlights Handel's perseverance and passion, showcasing his journey to creating masterpieces like the "Messiah".
Handel : The Story of a Little Boy who Practiced in an Attic
By Thomas Tapper
Against his father's wishes, a young boy secretly hones his musical talent in the attic, paving the way to becoming one of history's most celebrated composers.
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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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