Upbeat
Upbeat

Author: David Amram

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2015-12-22

Total Pages: 422

ISBN-13: 1317249712

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David Amram-composer, jazz artist, conductor, and world music pioneer-has been described by the Boston Globe as "the Renaissance man of American music." From early collaborations with Kerouac and Sinatra, chosen by Leonard Bernstein as the New York Philharmonic's first composer in residence, Amram's artistry has taken him from concerts with Willie Nelson to jamming with the Massai tribe of Kenya. In Upbeat: Nine Lives of a Musical Cat, Amram recounts his extraordinary adventures in the many worlds of music he calls home, all told in a rollicking anecdotal style that makes you feel that you are at home around the world. He writes, "Everywhere I have been in the world, music transcends politics. As musicians, we were able to go beyond all that and just be fellow human beings." Threading through Amram's tale of music, hard work, respect, and friendship are unforgettable stories of fellow great artists-Dizzie Gillespie, Hunter S. Thompson, Janet Gaynor, George Plimpton, Lyle Lovett, Zoe Caldwell, Willie Nelson, and many more.

Upbeat
Upbeat

Author: Rajesh Setty

Publisher: Easton Studio Press LLC

Published: 2011-06-07

Total Pages: 85

ISBN-13: 1935212605

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Recession makes it hard for everyone. Rising unemployment, weak stock markets, tough credit markets, weak demand, fierce competition for that weak demand, uncertainty about when this will all end are just a start. It seems like there are just too many things out of our control during a recession. It takes a lot to make a significant difference in a good economy. In a bad economy, it takes a significant effort just to produce something meaningful. Rather than going all out (when it is MOST required, ) most people choose to give up quickly, thinking nothing will happen anyway. In other words, they choose to participate in a recession. While this is generally true, there is one thing that is under our control-to have an UPBEAT attitude that's recession-proof. How we survive through the recession and thrive will depend largely on what each of us did before we reached this place and what every one of us will do during these times.

Upbeat with Esther
Upbeat with Esther

Author: Esther Fuenning

Publisher: Trafford Publishing

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 155369502X

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This book is intended to give confidence and conviction to the reader about his own ability to cope with life and its challenges. The focal points of topics covered include self worth, joy, humor, compassion, fulfillment, expectation of good, achievement and accomplishment, love services to others, patience, integrity, etc. Each page stands alone and reflects a basic topic. The one, two, three or four paragraph discussion of a topic per page will inspire, encourage and hearten the reader to look more appreciatively at the good in his own life, and to aspire to greater affirmation and progression for himself and others. The reader is encouraged and enabled to grow in self knowledge. Readers will gain immeasurably from Esther Fuenning's statements about life and the individual's capacity to cope and move forward. The book is singular contributor to this area. Readers' lives will be advanced and enhanced by this unique text. The book motivates, supports and sustains the reader. No home, office, business or school should be without it.

Out On Top - A Collection of Upbeat Short Stories
Out On Top - A Collection of Upbeat Short Stories

Author: Steve Morris

Publisher: Pneuma Springs Publishing

Published: 2014-02-20

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 1782283323

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“We are long overdue a break. Out on Top is a bag of stories where wrongs are often put right. Instead of dwelling on what might have been, characters get their chances to rectify their regrets and tidy up their troubled pasts. Once-reluctant Romeos, clever creatures and innovative new technology sees the cast of Out on Top get second chances to see the truth finally come out whether it wants to or not. From the author of In All Probability, Out on Top sees Steve Morris return to set a few things straight.” Book reviews online: PublishedBestsellers website.

Lockwood Lions: Always Upbeat (Cheer Drama)
Lockwood Lions: Always Upbeat (Cheer Drama)

Author: Stephanie Perry Moore

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing

Published: 2012-09-01

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 1612473717

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Savvy Charli Black seems to have the perfect life. Pampered and confident, she has her junior year at Lockwood High all mapped out. Date the hottest baller in school, check. Become captain of the varsity cheerleading squad, check. Her crew rules the school. But just as everything falls into place, her world begins to spin with one betrayal after another.ts unsettling news. Will they reconnect and realize that there's more to life than football?

Always Upbeat / All That (Cheer Drama / Baller Swag)
Always Upbeat / All That (Cheer Drama / Baller Swag)

Author: Stephanie Perry Moore

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing

Published: 2012-06-01

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 1612479979

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Urban Teen Fiction Flip Book - showing the point of view from two sides- the cheer squad and the football team. The Lockwood High cheer squad has it all. And the ballers are hot, tough, and on point. But where there's cheer, there's drama...The girls story are part of Cheer Drama - Always Upbeat, Keep Jumping, Yell Out, Settle Down, and Shake It. The boys stories are Baller Swag - All That, No Hating, Do You, Be Real and Got Pride. Together they tell the story of high school couples through the eyes of the cheerleading squad and the varsity football team. The first letter in each book, C-H-E-E-R, and B-A-L-L-ER, represent the names of the featured high school couple. Always Upbeat (Cheer Drama): Savvy Charli Black seems to have the perfect life. Pampered and confident, she has her junior year at Lockwood High all mapped out. Date the hottest baller in school, check. Become captain of the varsity cheerleading squad, check. Her crew rules the school. But just as everything falls into place, her world begins to spin with one betrayal after another. All That (Baller Swag): Cocky quarterback Blake Strong's number one goal is to stay in the game, lead his boys to victory, and score a spot at his dream school. But his overbearing father wants Blake in the Southeastern Conference. Their difficult relationship hangs by a thread when the Strong family gets unsettling news. Will they reconnect and realize that there's more to life than football?

Upbeat Downbeat
Upbeat Downbeat

Author: Sandra Willetts

Publisher:

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780687431915

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Conducting is a multifaceted craft that includes ear training, vocal, training, conducting techniques, rehearsal techniques, performance practice, music theory, and music history--not to mention basic leadership and group dynamics. It can also be an art that will consume a lifetime of study and practice. Many people have skills in some of these areas, but it is the rare person who has mastered every facet of this complex craft. The scope of this book is to address only the physical skills, the one area that most people can master relatively quickly, regardless of their skill level in other areas. * Written for new directors or the director wanting more training * Contains illustrations and diagrams to covey key concepts * Written by one of America's most respected choral conducting instructors * Will help music leaders become more comfortable with this difficult area of music leadership * Will give directors a higher level of confidence with their church choir Maket *Church choir directors * Music directors