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- An informed and informative look into the life and intriguing history of orchestral musicians
- a funny, musical book
- Colleague attests
- Perfect for the music lover with a sense of humour
- Does this mean if You Rehearse, You're a Girlie Man?
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Real Men Don't Rehearse: Adventures in the Secret World of Professional Orchestras
Justin Locke
Manufacturer: Justin Locke Productions
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"Real Men Don't Rehearse" is an amusing inside look at the usually hidden and secret world of professional orchestras. It is filled with dozens of humorous tales of musician antics and concert meltdowns. Outsiders are rarely allowed such access, but at last you can have your own personal tour of the mystical and magical realm of professional orchestras and the people who play in them.
"Real Men Don't Rehearse" was written by Justin Locke, who spent 18 seasons as a professional freelance double bassist in Boston. He played with the Boston Symphony and the Boston Pops, as well as for ballets, operas, and Broadway shows. He is also well known in the symphonic world as the author of "Peter VS. the Wolf" and "The Phantom of the Orchestra," which are internationally acclaimed programs for orchestra family concerts.
This is the perfect gift for your favorite music lover! This is a book no musical library should be without!
Customer Reviews:
An informed and informative look into the life and intriguing history of orchestral musicians.......2006-03-15
Real Men Don't Rehearse: Adventures In The Secret World Of Professional Orchestras by Justin Locke is an informed and informative look into the life and intriguing history of orchestral musicians and the inner workings of their secret society. As an interesting and original concept, Real Men Don't Rehearse is highly recommended to all students of the musical trades, as well as the non-specialist general reader.
a funny, musical book.......2006-02-13
I liked this book a great deal. It reminds me of an older book "A Little More Dolce, Gentlemen" by Harry Ellis Dickson, about his experiences with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. A similar mix of love of music, humor, and the foibles of orchestral musicians and conductors.
Colleague attests .......2006-01-23
This delightful peek into the "backstage" lives of professional freelance musicians is sure to entertain other musicians and cultural voyeurs alike. Pithy and honest, its charming "G-rated" tone makes it a perfect selection for a music teacher to share with students who harbor aspirations of becoming professional musicians. It amuses and gently educates the interested public, providing insight into much of the behind-the-scenes support structure; the chapter on the rarefied world of the orchestra librarian is particularly captivating.
As one of Justin's long-time colleagues, I can attest to the 100% accuracy of those of his recounted experiences in which I participated (directly or peripherally), and I found fascinating his accounts of some of the antic escapades in which he and his bass-playing colleagues were involved -- to some of which I was definitely not at the time privy! The anecdote describing their habit of serving each other elaborately - and sometimes dangerously prepared - dinners in the bowels of the Esplanade Hatch Shell, was particularly hilarious.
Unlike some recently published memoirs of freelance musicians, which expose the less "savory" aspects of the music business, this short, sweet book reflects the good-natured personality of its author, and I'm confident that anyone who reads it will find him/herself quite envious of those of us fortunate enough to make our living in the glorious effort of bringing music to appreciative listeners.
Perfect for the music lover with a sense of humour.......2006-01-10
I have to agree with the reviews before me, this is a very funny book. Consider this passage, describing a performance of the opera Fidelio: "So Jon Vickers started to sing all about what a drag it is to be chained up in a dungeon. One would think this would be self-evident but this went on for quite a while." The story that follows, about Justin Locke's fight with a defective stand light (will our hero be able to get enough light to read his music without burning down the theatre?) is hilarious. And that's just one of many such accounts. The author captures the craziness that lurks beneath the surface of just about any classical music event.
One bit of advice: you may wish to buy several copies of "Real Men Don't Rehearse". I've given it to a number of friends and they've all loved it. If you know anyone who could use a good laugh, get this for them.
And, most important, I hope Justin Locke will be writing another book soon. I'm sure he's got a lot more great stories to tell.
Does this mean if You Rehearse, You're a Girlie Man?.......2005-12-22
As is usual for this time of year, there's more things to do than can get done; despite good intentions some things just seem to lag. One thing that I really wanted to to before Christmas was to promote a book that would just be perfect under the tree, but of course now I'm more talking about the tree in 2006 than 2005, but on the other hand, there ARE five shopping days left.
This book would be the instant classic, `Real Men Don't Rehearse' by myauditions.com blogger Justin Locke. I was checking out the blogs on this site and noticed a mention about his book, so I went to his website, justinlocke.com, read a few of the excerpts and within a few hours had gone to Amazon.com and placed an order.
This book is the best depiction of orchestra life that I've read since Harry Ellis Dickson's book, `Gentlemen, More Dolce Please', which is still a timeless description of orchestra life, funny anecdotes involving the Pops and Feidler, and most famously a summary of the stereotypes of how each instrument seems to attract similar personality types- you know, `cellists are passionate', `clarinet players are obsessed with equipment', etc. etc. (Another classic is Berlioz's `Evenings with the Orchestra')
Justin's book doesn't have that personality list (other than a description of the bass player personality), but it sure has a lot of the `inside scoop' about what it is like to play in an orchestra, professionally. Starting with the inevitable 1812 Overture anecdote (and everyone's got one! Trust Me!), going on to the intricacies of Pops Bass spinning (and what Pops concert would be complete without basses spinning, trombonists square dancing (as has happened in the HSO on occasion), timpanists with umbrellas unfurled for `Raindrops Keep Falling'- you get the picture), page turning etiquette, contract negotiation minutiae, the whole nine yards of orchestra life.
Other noteworthy (no pun intended) features to be found in Justin's book include a glossary of musical slang (notefest = a piece with a lot of notes), the rule of conductor's names (must have at least five syllables). Pops Disasters and Funny Stories, more 1812 anecdotes, a tribute to the unsung Orchestra Librarian, tour stories, opera disasters- well, you get the picture.
There's even a serious chapter that describes his youthful summers of practice and his realization that fundamentals (like scales and interval studies) are essential to mastery of the instrument. Good words of advice that I give to my students every week.
Most amazing, for me, was to realize that he and I had actually gone to the same summer program (Boston University Tanglewood Institute), the same year (1971- a lifetime ago). I thought that name was vaguely familiar!
All in all, this book is a great read and is a must for anyone who is aspiring to a career as a professional musician- both as a little taste of the flavor of professional life, and also as a cautionary tale of what you're getting yourself into. It would make a great Christmas gift for your mother! (But don't tell my Mom- her copy is in the mail! )
Check it out at justinlocke.com.
All-Right, JUSTIN! (You'll have to read the book to get this one)
Book Description
THE JUNGLE IS NEUTRAL makes The Bridge Over the River Kwai look like a tussle in a schoolyard.
F. SPENCER CHAPMAN, the book's unflappable author, narrates with typical British aplomb an amazing tale of four years spent as a guerrilla in the jungle, haranguing the Japanese in occupied Malaysia.
Traveling sometimes by bicycle and motorcycle, rarely by truck, and mainly in dugouts, on foot, and often on his belly through the jungle muck, Chapman recruits sympathetic Chinese, Malays, Tamils, and Sakai tribesman into an irregular corps of jungle fighters. Their mission: to harass the Japanese in any way possible. In riveting scenes, they blow up bridges, cut communication lines, and affix plasticine to troop-filled trucks idling by the road. They build mines by stuffing bamboo with gelignite. They throw grenades and disappear into the jungle, their faces darkened with carbon, their tommy guns wrapped in tape so as not to reflect the moonlight.
And when he is not battling the Japanese, or escaping from their prisons, he is fighting the jungle's incessant rain, wild tigers, unfriendly tribesmen, leeches, and undergrowth so thick it can take four hours to walk a mile.
It is a war story without rival.
Customer Reviews:
Good introduction to insurgent warfare.......2007-06-06
This book could have been an excellent five star book had it kept up the action at the pace from page 1 to page 100. Those pages should be given to every western military college and used as a briefing on insurgent warfare. In a two week period the author of this book and two fellow soldiers blew up eight Japanese locomotive trains, numerous trucks, and miles of rail road tracks. This commando team killed well over 500 Japanese Army soldiers and - perhaps - were much more effective against the IJA than the weak and ill led Allied armies that surrendered to Japan in early 1942. The trouble with this book is he author becomes a training instructor for the communists and other non-regular soldiers fighting the IJA (Imperial Japanese Army). So, the book becomes more involved with the day-to-day running of camp life from about page 130 until page 330. So, from mid 1942 until early 1945 this excellent soldier tells about training insurgents, living in a camp, putting up with illness, and there is lots of writing on eating.
So, yes, I read this book. Is it worth it? Yes, he gives good leadership advise on conducting small unit leadership in a jungle type enviorment. The centralized location and ramdom attacks on enemy targets allows a very small group of soldiers to do massive damage to IJA operations. The bits on camp life and cooking get a little long. I'm not making this part up; on every three pages he will give a long description on a meal.
Past page 330 the book gets wildly interesting again. Liberator bombers are used as long range supply drop transports and they are seen operating all over the SE Asia area. The author makes contact and starts living the normal life of a soldier. He admits that he missed the main parts of the war. While he initially helped hinder IJA in 1942 and trained insurgents in late '42 to early '45 it was the other allied soldiers who fought and won from Burma to Stalingrad. The author admits that he sort of wishes that he had been part of that action.
But this is a fair war book and I'll give it a nice 3 star rating. It give insight into jungle operations and how to conduct insurgent actions.
I hope you enjoy this good book.
Interesting read.......2007-01-19
I had read a review on the "The Jungle is Neutral" over 30 years ago and finally found the opportunity to purchase and read the book. Book is written mostly as a chronicle of what happened to the author in what is now Malaysia during the Japanese occupation of WWII. It is an interesting read of that trying time and the author's nerve and tenacity (as well as a lot of luck) needed to survive in the "wild." Book is well-written but is often too interested in minutiae. Still, I enjoyed the read and the information conveyed.
Tom
Outstanding.......2007-01-01
This book could easily be overlooked as an outdated World War 2 yarn.
For years "The Jungle is Neutral" was regarded as the Bible of jungle warfare training.
For the 21st Century reader, it is an amazing,uplifting tale of the human spirit overcoming overwhelming odds.
A must read for the professional soldier.
Some amazing parts.......2006-02-22
Some of the descriptions of survival & evasion in the jungle were incredible. The first half of the book had my interest more & then I think it tailed off in the second half. Worth reading.
A very good book.......2004-01-12
The Malaysia theater of WWII has often been neglected, especially after the capitulation of the commonwealth at Singapore. This book was written by one the the operatives the Brits sent in to hassle the Japanese forces behind their lines. It is an interesting story that leads to many adventures and insite into a complex number of peoples fighting the Japanese.
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- The Best Adventure Book!
- Connor's review on a phenomenal book!
- A fascinating and exciting story!
- The Secret Journey
- A Good Book
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The Secret Journey
Peg Kehret
Manufacturer: Pocket Books
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ASIN: 0671034170
Release Date: 2000-10-31 |
Book Description
SWEPT AWAY...
Twelve-year-old Emma Bolton is determined to join her father and her sick mother on their voyage to France. She'll do anything to escape Aunt Martha and hateful cousin Odolf! So she disguises herself as a boy and sneaks aboard a vessel she's told is her parents' ship. Too late, Emma discovers that she's a stowaway on Black Lightning, the most notorious slave ship afloat! Her only hope is to hide in plain sight as "William," ship's boy for the cruel Captain Isaac Bacon?until a violent storm causes a shipwreck, leaving her marooned on the raging seas off the coast of Africa, with only her wits to keep her alive...
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The Best Adventure Book!.......2006-04-27
Author: Peg Kehret
Ages: 9-12
The secret journey is a great story about a girl named Emma. Emma is a twelve-year-old girl living in London. Her mother and father are journeying to France because of her mother becoming ill. Emma's parents think it is better if Emma does not come along. Emma was supposed to stay at her aunt's house with her cousin. Now Emma will do anything to get away from her aunt and annoying cousin Odolf. So she pretends to be a boy named William and sneaks on a ship that she thinks is going to France. But she is misled and ends up getting on an illegal ship that's going to Africa trading slaves! Then a horrible storm blows-in and wrecks the ship. Will Emma (or William) ever make it to shore? Will she survive?
It is very easy to relate to this book. I give the book 5/5 stars! This fast paced book will keep you on the edge of your seat. I used to not like reading because a lot of the books I read were boring, slow and had no plot to them. But occasionally there was a really good book I heard about and decided to read it. This book was one of those. My teacher told me about it and ever since I read it, it has been one of my favorite books.
About the Author
Peg Kehret has been awarded the "Children's Choice" award in 14 different states. Along with the Kite Award given by the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators and the PEN Center West Award for children's literature. The American Library Association, the International Reading Association and the Children's Book Council normally recommend Peg Kehret's books.
Connor's review on a phenomenal book!.......2005-02-10
How far would you go to be with your parents? 12 year old Emma went all the way to Africa and back to be with her parents.
This story took place on a ship but not just any ship. The Black Lighting was the most notorious slave ship afloat. Emma was told that this ship was the Wayfer. Now Emma is known as ship's boy Willam. Poor Emma landed on the coast of Africa with no supplies. What will happen to this courageous girl? Well I guess I'll tell you part of what happens to this daring girl. She rummages through the forest and... gets attacked by a bull! Then she finds fwigs. Well believe it or not I like it when she gets attacked by the bull because she finds food. Poor Emma from Liverpool to Africa. What could be worse?
I won't tell you anymore but I will tell you that I recommend this book to all my friends and family because of all the description made me make a picture in my mind. Yesiree Peg Kehret did a phenomenal job on this book.
A fascinating and exciting story!.......2003-01-23
The Secret Journey was very interesting to read! It is about a twelve-year old girl named Emma Bolton whose mother is deathly sick. The doctor advises Mr. Bolton that the only way to save his wife is to have her have lots of fresh air and complete rest by sailing to France. Emma's father arranges the trip on the ship Wayfarer...but decides to leave Emma with Aunt Matha and her Cousin Odolf, who she really hates. Emma is determined to go with her parents rather than to endure living with Odolf for months.
She then decides to sneak aboard Wayfarer and to stay with her sick mother. So she disguises herself as a boy and rushes on Monday midnight to the dock. There, when she asks which ship was Wayfarer, a man purposely instructs her to the wrong ship. The ship was Black Lightning, the most dangerous and worst ship anybody could ever go on.
Emma realizes too late that she was on the wrong ship and she is discovered. She then decides to keep acting as "William", ship's boy for the Captain Issac Bacon. Suddenly, a storm causes a shipreck and she is the only survivor as she is marooned on the coast of Africa.
She learns how to survive and it is very interesting for I like 'shipwreck stories'.
I'm sure anybody would like this exciting book! It's very fast paced and very enjoyable to read!
The Secret Journey.......2002-09-16
The Secret Journey is a fantastic book. It starts out when Emma's mother is sick and has to move to warmer climates. The only problem is that Emma's father won't let Emma go. That means she has to stay with her horrible cousin Odolf. Emma will do any thing not stay with Ololf. So Emma disguises herself as a boy. She sneaks on to a ship which she thinks is the ship with her parents on it. It turns out that she is on the worst slave ship afloat! Then a storm comes and Emma gets marooned on the coast of Africa. There she only has her wits to keep her alive. The theme of this book is don't give up.
Anyone who likes adventure would love this book.
A Good Book.......2002-07-23
The Secret Journey is a good book. It is about twelve-year-old Emma Bolton, who lives in England in 1834. Her mother is sick and she and Emma's father are going to France and leaving Emma with Aunt Martha and her hated cousin Odolf. In a desperate attempt to get away from the evil Odolf and go to France with her parents, Emma runs away to the docks of Liverpool and gets onto a ship that she is told is the one her parents are on. Too late, Emma realizes that she is on the wrong boat. She has stowed away on the Black Lightning, a slave ship. She is going to have to go all the way to South Africa and back, disguised as "William", the ship's boy. However, about halfway there, the ship sinks in a huge storm. Emma is the only survivor. She is stranded in the jungle of Africa with only chimps to keep her company. Will someone find Emma? Or will she be stuck here forever?
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- A MUST read for corporate ladder-climbers!
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Secrets From The Search Firm Files: What it Really Takes to Get Ahead in the Corporate Jungle
John Rau
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill
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ASIN: 0786311924 |
Book Description
What you learn in school and what you need to know in the work world are never one and the same. For professionals looking to become high-level executives, the message is clear--you must know how to play the game if you want to be in the club. John Rau, president and CEO of Chicago Title and Trust Co. and former CEO of LaSalle National Bank, got an exclusive look at the files of a top executive search firm, Paul Ray Berendtson, and discovered what it takes to become an executive and how to survive as one. In Secrets from the Search Firm Files, Rau shares the surprising information he's learned, including the three traits all successful executives share: 1) They have impressive line management experience 2) They maintain a high profile within their industries 3) They fit well within their corporate environment. Drawing from this firm's documentation and experience placing more than 5,000 executives in top management positions, Rau builds ``how to'' lists and checklists for executives of all ages. He focuses on the real-world factors that characterize the most successful executives and how they change over the different stages of a search. With specific anecdotes and case histories, Rau illustrates what executives should do and the many things that can go wrong. Secrets from the Search Firm Files includes telling chapters like: The Graduation Speech You Will Never Hear; Do As They Do; Not (Just) As They Say; Rau's Top 10 Reasons Why a Headhunter Makes You a Candidate; The Three Steps to the Executive Suite.
Customer Reviews:
A MUST read for corporate ladder-climbers!.......1999-06-12
FINALLY! An honest "insiders view" of corporate America. No fluff, just practical "Do's and Don'ts" from a guy who by age 35 was the youngest CEO of any of the nation's top 100 banks and who by age 48 was President and CEO of Chicago Title & Trust Company. My favorite chapters: The Worst Disasters I Ever Saw; Unspoken Assumptions; and Promotions Aren't Happiness. This book was educational & informative and it definitely exceeded my expectations!
Book Description
Some think it's a job, but when we join an organization, we enter a new world with its own culture, language, behavior and taboos. Peddy, who prospered in the corporate jungle for 19 years, explains this world to us, through the story of Sandra, a young woman who is coached by Jack, a knowledgeable "insider." Using the jungle tribe as a metaphor for organizations, Jack debunks the "myth of hard work" as the key to success, instead helping Sandra learn and apply over 125 unspoken rules of the jungle to every day work life.
Customer Reviews:
A Unique and Informative Book that also Entertains.......1999-07-26
This book is so different from others in its genre! It is both captivating and informative, not boring and stuffy. It is not a "laundry list" of do's and don'ts, but actually explains WHY through characters and stories that anyone can relate to. The story within the story is quite amazing in the way it relates to today's business climate. I highly recommend this book as a must read for anyone who wants to understand how things work, and get ahead, in any organization.
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8 Great Illustrated Classics Deluxe Editions: Hans Brinker, Wind in the Willows, The Secret Garden, The Jungle Book, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Ivanhoe, White Fang, Tales of Mystery and Terror
Edgar Allan Poe ,
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Manufacturer: Baronet Books
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Total of 8 Books including
Hans Brinker,
Wind in the Willows,
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From the acclaimed authors of Best Friends, Worst Enemies, here is the perfect companion volume: a practical, how-to guide for parents to help their children navigate the sometimes harsh terrain of social life at school, on the playground, and in the neighborhood.
Almost everyone agrees (and remembers): Childhood can be a traumatic time. Kids frequently face peer rejection, name-calling, bullying, after-school fights, esteem-crushing cliques, and malicious exclusion by the popular kids. And parents often feel powerless to console their children. Now help is here. Mom, They’re Teasing Me is a specific, hands-on guide for concerned parents who want to give their children the tools they need to cope with social cruelty. Through vividly written case studies and a reader-friendly question-and-answer format, this compelling book shows parents what a child may confront with other children, and then offers concrete advice on handling each situation.
Mom, They’re Teasing Me deals in-depth with specific aspects of social cruelty: the four major types of children at risk for social isolation and their unique problems; the ordinary pain of those children not at risk—but who, nevertheless, cause their parents concern; and bad class dynamics in the school and neighborhood. Through thoughtful discussion and insightful suggestions, parents will discover
• The difference between real risk and normal social pain
• The appropriate time to intervene—and when to step back
• Tips on how to mediate between children—without appearing meddlesome
• Essential advice for parents who worry too much
• The importance of teaching and encouraging leadership
• The redemptive power of friendship
Mom, They’re Teasing Me answers key questions on the many manifestations of social cruelty, offers compelling descriptions of prime “teasing” scenarios, and illustrates how to counter them. It is an indispensable book for every involved parent who wants to make their child’s formative years rich and rewarding.
Customer Reviews:
A very accurate account of what goes on in our schools.......2006-03-01
Bullies often succeed in convincing their victims that it's the victims' fault, that the abuse did not happen, or that it was done for the victims' benefit.
When nothing is done to help victimized children, they grow into adults that continue to blame themselves for everything that goes wrong around them.
This book accurately describes the kind of abuses that many children are still exposed to in our schools. The book will be of excellent help to those wishing to protect their children and students from bullies.
It will also enable those who care about children to withstand arguments from those who wish to turn a blind eye to the abuse that is happening outside of their backyards.
The book will also be helpful to adults that have themselves been bullied. Because the basic bullying tactics have not changed and because the book describes them so well, it validates the reality of the past abuse.
This validation is very helpful in resolving the emotional anguish that many adults, who have been abused as children, still carry.
Background Information; No Followthrough.......2004-12-14
This book is strong on background material and demonstrating why children are teased. "Mom They're Teasing Me" is chocked full of examples of children (usually with poor social skills) being teased. However, this book is weak on the issue most concerning anyone who would buy it. Specifically, the author does not offer advice on what to do if your child is being teased. Most of this book comes down to the following statement: children with poor social skills are teased. The authors's solution: read the book, "Helping the Child Who Doesn't Fit In." Personally, I think the author's premise is overly simplistic, but that other book does appear to be worth trying.
The bottom line is, when you've read this entire book, won't have an answer to "Mom, They're Teasing Me."
Answers so many questions a parent has.......2003-01-27
I read this book over the weekend and have already sent out a mass email to parents I know telling them to read this book! This book succinctly and honestly answers questions that I'm always hearing on the "parent circuit." Not only about about teasing, but about all social skills, popularity, being ostracized, girls worrying they are fat-- you name it, it is probably addressed in this book. And the authors do a wonderful job of letting you know when you are worrying too much, or too little about an issue. A must read!
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