Notes of Hope
Stories by Musicians Coping with Injuries
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Staff Pick
“Sometimes hope is all you need.”
This little book will give solace to anyone who has suffered an injury that prevents them from playing. Nine musicians from a wide variety of genres, tell their stories, outlining what happened and how they managed to return to the concert platform. Emotional as well as physical difficulties are related in a straightforward manner, with an emphasis on the positive as well as the frustrating aspects of recovery. There is a high chance that misfortune can befall anyone, musician or not, but this book is proof positive that we can all survive and indeed thrive. Sometimes hope is all you need and this book gives you plenty of that. Uplifting!
From the Publisher
Notes of Hope: Stories by Musicians Coping with Injuries compiled by David Vining is appropriate for college through professional musicians. Contributing authors include: Allison Dromgold Adams (saxophone), Constance E. Barrett (cello), Adam Cole (piano), Bonnie Draina (voice), Kristin Delia Hayes (flute), Jennifer Johnson (violin), Amy Likar (flute), Andrée Martin (flute), Shelley Rich (violin), Sarah Schmalenberger (horn), and Marie Speziale (trumpet).
Many musicians grapple with the heartbreak of pain and injury, yet stories of recovery remain woefully scarce. This book is intended to help rectify that shortcoming. All the authors in Notes of Hope have dealt with debilitating injuries that made making music painful, difficult, or impossible. Their stories are offered as a testament to what is possible through resourcefulness, creativity, and perseverance. These stories are real-life snapshots of musicians who have come to terms with their difficulties. Those who are in trouble and those who wish to avoid trouble will find refuge in Notes of Hope.
Contents
- Preface
- A Lifetime of Recovery and Acceptance - Amy Likar flute
- Evolution - Shelley Rich violin
- Recovery Blues: Healing the Musical Self - Sarah Schmalenberger horn
- Recovering Myself, Discovering Myself: a Pianist's Second Chance - Adam Cole piano
- Rethinking Recovery - Bonnie Draina voice
- Why Don't You Just Play the Saxophone? David Vining trombone
- Focal Dystonia: An Unexpected Gift - Andree Martin flute
- Giving My Body a Chance to Heal Itself - Marie Speziale trumpet
Item Details
Our Stock Code: 1707038Category: General Interest Flute Books
Publisher: Mountain Peak Music
Publisher's reference: MPM 70-049
Media Type: Paperback (84 pages [score])
Country of Origin: USA
HS Code: 49040000
