What a Song Can Do 12 Riffs on the Power of Music

This compelling collection of stories explores the powerful impact that music has in our livesespecially in the lives of teens. Each story strikes a new note: Ron Koertge introduces us to the boys in the bandthe marching band; Joseph Bruchac contributes a Native American boy with no rhythm whatsoever; Jennifer Armstrong writes about what was perhaps the first battle of the bandsduring the American Civil War; and David Levithan offers up a love song that speaks powerfully to an unintended audience. But while each story is different, they combine into harmonic song of praisefor the depths music can reach in us, and the power it has to bind us together.Armstrong, Jennifer is the author of 'What a Song Can Do 12 Riffs on the Power of Music', published 2006 under ISBN 9780440238164 and ISBN 0440238161.