David Ewen

The Lighter Classics in Music: A Comprehensive Guide to Musical Masterworks in a Lighter Vein by 187 Composers, has been acknowledged as a major work throughout human history, and we have taken precautions to assure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern manner for both present and future generations. This book has been completely retyped, revised, and reformatted. The text is readable and clear because these books are not created from scanned copies.

Originally published in 1960 as a portion of the author's larger "Leonard Bernstein: A Biography for Young People," this paperback edition chronicles the maestro's early music instruction with piano teachers in Boston; his years at Harvard, where he studied under Walter Piston, among others; his time at Philadelphia's Curtis Institute of Music as a conducting pupil of Fritz Reiner; and his summers at the Berkshire Music Center at Tanglewood, first as a student of, then an assistant conductor to, Serge Koussevitzky.

Originally published in 1962 as portions of the author's larger "Popular American Composers from Revolutionary Times to the Present," this paperback edition profiles 20 of the great composers of the Great American Songbook, including Harold Arlen, Irving Berlin, Hoagy Carmichael, George Gershwin, Jerome Kern, Frank Loesser, Cole Porter, Richard Rodgers, Jule Styne, and Jimmy Van Heusen. Learn about the lives and the great songs of these musical luminaries.

I wrote this book in a few hours with the intention of being a quick starter guide and a general introduction to PowerPoint. This book has been used as a study guide for a class I teach at Forest Academy called "PowerPoint Essentials". It follows my first book on an element of Microsoft Office called "Excel Essentials" You will have enough information that serves as a strong platform to learn more. To use the expression, you will learn in a few short pages enough to be "dangerous". This book is a simple direct to the point presentation of how to use PowerPoint to make impressive looking presentation with animation and narration. You'll get to know all the fancy techniques in a few pages. With what you learn in this book, you will have the ability to intuitively learn other topics on your own that is not covered in this book. You'll have enough understanding to become a PowerPoint expert. David K. Ewen, M.Ed. Forest Academy April 2014

Wine, Women And Waltz: A Romantic Biography Of Johann Strauss, Son And Father is a book written by David Ewen that explores the life and career of the famous composer Johann Strauss and his relationship with his son, also named Johann Strauss. The book delves into the world of 19th century Vienna, where Strauss rose to fame as the ""Waltz King"" and became one of the most celebrated composers of his time. Ewen examines Strauss' personal life, including his numerous romantic relationships and marriages, as well as his professional accomplishments and struggles. The book also explores the complex relationship between Strauss and his son, who followed in his father's footsteps and became a successful composer in his own right. Throughout the book, Ewen provides historical context and vivid descriptions of the music and culture of Vienna during the time of Strauss' career. The book is a fascinating look at the life of one of the most influential composers of the 19th century and the legacy he left behind.This is a new release of the original 1933 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Songs of America: A Cavalcade of Popular Songs is a comprehensive collection of popular American songs compiled by David Ewen. The book includes over 200 songs that have become part of the American cultural fabric, from the earliest folk songs to contemporary hits. The songs are arranged chronologically, providing a historical perspective on the evolution of American music. Each song is accompanied by a brief introduction that provides context and background information. The book also includes photographs, illustrations, and sheet music for many of the songs. Songs of America is a must-have for anyone interested in American music and its cultural significance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.