Shades of Sound: Women Composers 2 – Paperback

Have you ever wondered what happened to all the female composers, or if there have even been any famous female composers? The reality is that there are so many incredible women who have composed music all throughout history, yet so many have been all but forgotten. This book will introduce you to 31 of these women, who represent all the musical periods from the Middle Ages to the present day.

Meet Kassiani – a Byzantine Empire-era composer who was almost chosen to marry the emperor, but became a nun instead, becoming the earliest-known female composer with surviving works.

Meet Florence Price – the first black female symphony composer in America who made it through the Great Depression by playing the organ at silent movies, composing commercial jingles, and teaching piano lessons.

Meet Sophie Menter – a piano student of Franz Liszt, composer, and superstar concert pianist with a killer work ethic who lived in a castle and owned over fifty cats!

Meet Hélène de Montgeroult – a French Revolution-era composer who became integral to piano pedagogy by teaching that the piano can “sing!”

As you read the book, use the included QR codes to access playlists of the music. Then color along with over eighty beautiful coloring pages as you experience the musical works of these talented women. This beautiful music history coloring book is perfect for music lovers and music history buffs, as well as music students of all ages. It is a fabulous music appreciation curriculum for piano students, or a great homeschool music workbook. This book combines music history, listening, and coloring to create an engaging and unforgettable musical experience.

Read more about the book and see sample pages here.