BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE MUSIC OF JOHN CAGE
A STAR THREE TIMES OVER!! AN SCBWI GOLDEN KITE AWARD FINALIST!
A STAR THREE TIMES OVER!! AN SCBWI GOLDEN KITE AWARD FINALIST!
STARRED REVIEW!
"...a good introduction to Cage and a reminder that hearing things differently can be a very good thing." — Booklist
STARRED REVIEW!
“stunning…Readers will likely be curious to experiment themselves
and “be like John Cage”— The Horn Book Magazine
STARRED REVIEW!
Framing the story with a recurring “What if...” (“What if you composed a piece of piano music/ without any notes”), onomatopoeic lines create a sense of Cage’s unconventional music...and underscore his determination to explore sound despite criticism. " — Publishers Weekly
"A great introduction to a composer who was a disruptor and pioneer; this is a solid addition to school libraries and music departments."
— School Library Journal
"Tantalizing glimpses of a composer who challenged
the very definition of music." — Kirkus Reviews
Told in second person and paired with exciting illustrations as innovative as Cage’s music, here is a picture book–perfect for any budding musician–that celebrates the genius of a nonconforming musician who always stayed true to his artistic vision.
Click for a fun activity kit!
"...a good introduction to Cage and a reminder that hearing things differently can be a very good thing." — Booklist
STARRED REVIEW!
“stunning…Readers will likely be curious to experiment themselves
and “be like John Cage”— The Horn Book Magazine
STARRED REVIEW!
Framing the story with a recurring “What if...” (“What if you composed a piece of piano music/ without any notes”), onomatopoeic lines create a sense of Cage’s unconventional music...and underscore his determination to explore sound despite criticism. " — Publishers Weekly
"A great introduction to a composer who was a disruptor and pioneer; this is a solid addition to school libraries and music departments."
— School Library Journal
"Tantalizing glimpses of a composer who challenged
the very definition of music." — Kirkus Reviews
Told in second person and paired with exciting illustrations as innovative as Cage’s music, here is a picture book–perfect for any budding musician–that celebrates the genius of a nonconforming musician who always stayed true to his artistic vision.
Click for a fun activity kit!