Table of Contents

Preface Introduction Louis Armstrong (1900-1971) Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827) Pablo Casals (1876-1973) Sarah Chang (1980- ) Ray Charles (1930- ) Charlotte Church (1986- ) Bob Dylan (1941- ) John Lennon (1940-1980) Midori (1971- ) Wolfgang Mozart (1756-1791) Niccolò Paganini (1782-1840) Isaac Stern (1920-2001) Glossary Index

About the Author

IRENE EARLS received her Ph.D. in the History of Art from the University of Georgia and is a Professor at the University of Florida, teaching advanced placement courses to academically gifted high school students.

Reviews

.,."this source will be a welcome addition to collections....Recommended."-Library Media Connection

?...this source will be a welcome addition to collections....Recommended.?-Library Media Connection

?A useful introduction to some of the musical giants of the last four centuries.?-School Library Journal

?For young musicians in schools and public libraries, these 13 musicians may serve as role models. For others, the entries are good biographies...This volume will be useful in junior high schools and for challenged readers in high school.?-Thomson-Gale Reference for Students

..."this source will be a welcome addition to collections....Recommended."-Library Media Connection

"A useful introduction to some of the musical giants of the last four centuries."-School Library Journal

"For young musicians in schools and public libraries, these 13 musicians may serve as role models. For others, the entries are good biographies...This volume will be useful in junior high schools and for challenged readers in high school."-Thomson-Gale Reference for Students