KC Music

KC Music

Author: Emily Ashcroft

Publisher: BookLocker.com, Inc.

Published: 2024-03-25

Total Pages: 461

ISBN-13:

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Success in Country Music doesn’t come easy. Having talent is only the beginning. Patience, persistence, temperament, and tenacity are all required, and sometimes getting just the right break. Kyle Clifford (KC) Brooks is a musician in his mid-20s working hard to make his way in the Nashville music scene. His love of music began at an early age with the piano and guitar but quickly grew to the banjo, then violin, accordion, cello, and any other instrument he picked up. Throughout his life, being of small stature, even petite, he was often teased that his looks were wasted on a boy, he was too pretty to be a boy, or how many girls were jealous of his cute looks. While he sometimes struggled with the comments, he did not let them slow down his pursuit of his music. Katherine Christine (KC) Brooks is a country music musician from Austin who has just had her big break, and her career is beginning to take off. Releasing songs she wrote, and performing copies of other classics, she is off and running on her first tour. The last stop on her tour is in Nashville where a local radio station is running a KC Brooks lookalike contest inviting local musicians to submit a video of them singing one of her songs. When his sister dares him, along with support from his family, Kyle (KC) agrees to enter the radio station contest. The radio stations reaction is to say they believe the audition video is too good, could be a fraud, and they demand a meeting. Imagine their surprise when not only does he attend the meeting, but they find out he is a guy. Eventually, Kyle’s entry stands, he does win the contest, and is invited to meet Katherine (KC) before her Nashville show. A relationship develops, they write songs, create music, and build a successful career, but it is not without conflict and barriers. But together, they fight their way through it all to a very happy ending. It’s Serendipity.


Goin' to Kansas City

Goin' to Kansas City

Author: Nathan W. Pearson

Publisher: University of Illinois Press

Published: 1987

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 9780252064388

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"A big juicy wedge of jazz history. . . . Lots of wonderful stories." -- Los Angeles Daily News "Kansas City was a hub for Jazz bands that crisscrossed the country in the 1930s. . . . The interviews go beyond jazz into the infamous political machinery that made Kansas City a wide-open and corrupt town where jazz could flourish." -- Choice "A wealth of stories, a good measure of entertainment and a valuable stab at history -- not to mention some great pictures." -- The Kansas City Star


All Music Guide to Soul

All Music Guide to Soul

Author: Vladimir Bogdanov

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2003-08-01

Total Pages: 4139

ISBN-13: 1617134961

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This comprehensive guide is a must-have for the legions of fans of the beloved and perennially popular music known as soul and rhythm & blues. The latest in the definitive All Music Guide series, the All Music Guide to Soul offers nearly 8 500 entertaining and informative reviews that lead readers to the best recordings by more than 1 500 artists and help them find new music to explore. Informative biographies, essays and “music maps” trace R&B's growth from its roots in blues and gospel through its flowering in Memphis and Motown, to its many branches today. Complete discographies note bootlegs, important out-of-print albums, and import-only releases. “Extremely valuable and exhaustive.” – The Christian Science Monitor


All Music Guide to Rock

All Music Guide to Rock

Author: Vladimir Bogdanov

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 1430

ISBN-13: 9780879306533

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This fun-to-read, easy-to-use reference has been completely updated, expanded, and revised with reviews of over 12,000 great albums by over 2,000 artists and groups in all rock genres. 50 charts.


Every Good Boy Does Fine

Every Good Boy Does Fine

Author: Calvin Arsenia

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Published: 2021-10-05

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 1524874388

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“Glowing with warmth, vulnerability, and a heavy heart, Arsenia’s intimate reflections depict the past and present wrestling within the individual as he endeavors to chart his own course in the world.”—Atwood Magazine Both a journey of individual healing and a call for action, these poems show that, with a little love and acceptance, anyone can flourish. From one of Kansas City’s most exciting singers Calvin Arsenia, comes a debut book of poetry and prose Every Good Boy Does Fine. Named for the classic mnemonic used to teach the lines of the treble clef (EGBDF), his collection speaks to his passion as a musician and also his deep and tumultuous history in the Evangelical community. Arsenia includes elements of queer poetry, writings on racial awakening, Christian de-conversion, and sexual awakenings in a homophobic community with the hopes that, when finished reading, readers will feel ready to start their own journey of self-expression through music and performance. A profoundly thoughtful and enlightening work, Arsenia uses his lyrical talent to show that there is always somewhere to go no matter where you are coming from.


The New Instructional Leadership

The New Instructional Leadership

Author: Rose Ylimaki

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-10-23

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 1136284311

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Co-published with UCEA, this exciting new textbook is the first to tackle the ISLLC Standard 2—Instructional Leadership. In light of recent curriculum reforms, accountability policies, and changing demographics, today’s leaders must not only have expertise in culture building and supervision skills, but also in adult learning, cultural funds of knowledge, curriculum, and the role of politics. The New Instructional Leadership helps aspiring school leaders examine their beliefs and practices about instructional leadership in relation to ISLLC Standard 2 and provides the theory, learning experiences, and analytical tools for effective leadership in today’s world. Chapters cover issues of collaboration, curricular programming, motivation, supervision, accountability, capacity building, use of technology, monitoring, and evaluation. Special Features: Case Studies—encourage readers to reflect and actively engage with instructional leadership beliefs and practices. Fieldwork and Extended Reflections—a range of inquiry activities provide students with opportunities to consider problems of practice related to the standard. Strategies for Leaders—offers students practical and accessible ideas in order to transform their practice to address the complex challenges facing contemporary schools. Theoretically grounded and research-based, this unique volume will help aspiring and current leaders to understand instructional leadership and help them to sustain strong curricular and instructional programs in their increasingly diverse schools and communities.


Game Sound

Game Sound

Author: Karen Collins

Publisher: MIT Press

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 213

ISBN-13: 026203378X

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A distinguishing feature of video games is their interactivity, and sound plays an important role in this: a player's actions can trigger dialogue, sound effects, ambient sound, and music. This book introduces readers to the various aspects of game audio, from its development in early games to theoretical discussions of immersion and realism.


The Cartoon Music Book

The Cartoon Music Book

Author: Daniel Goldmark

Publisher: Chicago Review Press

Published: 2002-11

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 1569764123

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The popularity of cartoon music, from Carl Stalling's work for Warner Bros. to Disney sound tracks and "The Simpsons"' song parodies, has never been greater. This lively and fascinating look at cartoon music's past and present collects contributions from well-known music critics and cartoonists, and interviews with the principal cartoon composers. Here Mark Mothersbaugh talks about his music for "Rugrats," Alf Clausen about composing for "The Simpsons," Carl Stalling about his work for Walt Disney and Warner Bros., Irwin Chusid about Raymond Scott's work, Will Friedwald about "Casper the Friendly Ghost," Richard Stone about his music for "Animaniacs," Joseph Lanza about "Ren and Stimpy," and much, much more.