Shades of Sound: Women Composers – 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 19 of these women, who represent all the musical periods from the Middle Ages to the present day.

Meet Élisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre – a child harpsichord prodigy who performed and lived in the court of King Louis XIV, and who has been called “perhaps the most successful female French composer of all time.”

Meet Maria Szymanowska – a Polish pianist and composer who was the first (twenty years before Chopin) to adapt traditional Polish dances such as the polonaise and mazurka to solo piano music.

Meet Louise Farrenc – a pianist and composer who taught at the Paris Conservatory for thirty years, and finally demanded and received equal pay to the men.

Meet Amy Beach – the first American woman to compose and publish a symphony.

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.