The Man Behind the Baton

The Man Behind the Baton
Author: William Patrick Foster
Publisher:
Total Pages: 230
Release: 2002-10
Genre: African American conductors (Music)
ISBN: 9780972512800

The Man Behind The Baton presents the highpoints in the life of Dr. William Patrick Foster, the creator and director (for 52 years) of the world renowned Florida A&M University Marching "100" Band. This book is a "must read" book, a historical book about the life of the Maestro, the Law, and the Legend.

Behind the Baton

Behind the Baton
Author: Gerard Schwarz
Publisher: Amadeus
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781574674767

BEHIND THE BATON: AN AMERICAN ICON TALKS MUSIC

Home Team 2

Home Team 2
Author: Dave Pratt
Publisher: Ambassador International
Total Pages: 219
Release: 2023-10-24
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1649604572

After a successful mission for the Home Team, the government is ready to create a Home Team 2 to help thwart human and drug trafficking from the infamous Lee family in China. But finding recruits who can handle the assignment is not so easy. And the measures that the Lees will take to protect their investments puts everyone on the team at risk. When Washington State Patrol Trooper Ellen “Ell” Evander is reassigned to spend time with the Home Team, motivation to find her kidnapped niece clouds her judgment and spurs her on a mission that may end her career. Determined to move on after the assignment is over, will Ell continue on her own or finally find her place on the team? Army Ranger Alex Anthem soon finds himself side by side with the attractive state patrol trooper. Alex has his own personal reasons for joining in the fight against the human traffickers, but is he willing to risk everything to see the mission completed? As the pressure mounts, Ell and Alex both have decisions to make that could change the courses of their lives forever.

Never Left Behind

Never Left Behind
Author: Jim Miller
Publisher: LifeRichPublishing
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2014-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1489701710

The Navy SEAL ethos of never leaving a shipmate behind is stretched to the limit through two generations of SEALS. Randall Jenkins has never given up on his BUD/s teammate, but due to failing health, he must recruit his son to carry on the search for Edgar Allan Jollar. The search takes place on three continents. Decades have gone by, and D. D. Jenkins takes up the search with very little hope of finding his father's shipmate. While Jenkins carries on the search for Jollar, Phung Tu, an NVA soldier, has carried on his fight against the Americans until they are driven out of his country. He never has forgotten the American blonde giant who frightened him so much as a boy and created the humiliation of having soiled himself in fear that night in the Mekong. His hatred of all things Western has driven him for all his years fighting for his country. Now middle age has found both Tu and Jollar; their lives have settled into a routine that has left the war behind. But unbeknownst to either man, they lives would continue to enmesh in ways neither man could fathom.

The Man Behind the Baton

The Man Behind the Baton
Author: William Patrick Foster
Publisher: Advantage Media Group
Total Pages: 298
Release: 2016
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781599327297

A CONDUCTOR'S LEGACY Dr. William Patrick Foster: a man who overcame adversity, a man who worked exceptionally hard, a man who created a legacy. Dr. Foster's ties to Florida A&M University (FAMU) and the world he lived in are forever present because of his commitment to excellence in making the world-renowned FAMU Marching "100" Band a sound to remember. The Man Behind The Baton provides an in-depth look at the life and times of The Maestro, the Law, and the Legend.(TM)

Maestro Mouse

Maestro Mouse
Author: Peter W. Barnes
Publisher: Little Patriot Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-05-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781621570363

Maestro Mouse, the world's greatest conductor, makes an unfortunate discovery when he takes the stage to lead his orchestra—his baton is missing! The children in the concert hall rush to search for it in section of the orchestra, learning about each instrument as they go along. Will they find the lost baton in time for the concert to begin?

Conducting Business

Conducting Business
Author: Leonard Slatkin
Publisher: Amadeus Press
Total Pages: 375
Release: 2012-07-01
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1476821321

(Amadeus). Conducting an orchestra is something that is seen as well as heard, but it is quite misunderstood when it comes to knowing what this person actually does for a living. This most mysterious of jobs is brought to life for the music lover as well as for the aspiring maestro in a book by Leonard Slatkin. Drawing on his own experiences on and off the podium, Slatkin brings us into the world of the baton. He tells tales of some of the most fascinating people in the musical world, including Frank Sinatra, Leonard Bernstein, and John Williams. He takes the reader to the great concert halls and orchestras, soundstages in Hollywood, and opera pits around the globe. Mr. Slatkin recounts his controversial appearance at the Metropolitan Opera, his creation and direction of summer music festivals, and a shattering concert experience that took place four days following 9/11. Life in the recording studio and on the road as well as health issues confronting the conductor provide an insider's glimpse into the private world of public figures. Covering everything from learning how to read music to standing in front of an orchestra for the first time, what to wear, and how to deal with the press, Conducting Business is a unique look at a unique profession.

Someone Has to Die

Someone Has to Die
Author: Jim Baton
Publisher: Charisma Media
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2012
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1616389222

In the midst of a global clash between international terrorism and an American congressman's peacemaking effort, a poor Muslim-majority neighborhood in Indonesia holds the keys to victory. While some in the neighborhood are making efforts to understand the truth behind the Muslim-Christian divide and build new bridges across it, others are determined to perpetuate and intensify the hatred that has plagued the region for years. When a tragedy reveals an unexpected villain, it will be up to two unlikely heroes to set aside their differences and save the day. What will it take to keep hope alive? And who will be willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for the sake of peace? This intense thriller will encourage you to reexamine your understanding of love and forgiveness, and reconsider what it means to be a true hero

The Freaks of Origin

The Freaks of Origin
Author: David Fox Orr
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 1059
Release: 2018-09-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 154624655X

The Freaks of Origin is a story involving magic, powers, and alternate, interconnected worlds. Yet despite all that, the main focus consists of growing up under desperate circumstances and how this affects each character. There are several unique characters, and they all have a breath of life and realism into them that’s easy to identify with and grow attached to. However, the most prominent protagonist of our story is on a teenage boy named Fox who, while dealing with his crazy life, is trying to fight against all odds to not become what he considers to be “the bad guy.” Will he and his unlikely group of friends who refer to themselves as the freaks literally make it out of high school alive? Will he be able to maintain the most important relationships in his life without becoming what he hates the most? Is a group of misfits cut out to save the small yet corrupt town of Origin? You’ll have to read through this tale of life, love, and loss to find out!