Franz Schubert : The Story of the Boy Who Wrote Beautiful Songs

"Franz Schubert: The Story of the Boy Who Wrote Beautiful Songs" by Thomas Tapper is a children's biography written in the early 20th century. This educational book serves as an introduction to the life and music of the renowned composer Franz Schubert, emphasizing his early years and the beauty of his songs. It is part of a series designed to engage children with the lives of great musicians through storytelling and interactive activities. The book narrates Schubert's life from his humble beginnings in Vienna to his development as a composer, highlighting important milestones such as his early music lessons and significant friendships. It paints a vivid picture of Schubert as a passionate musician who composed over 600 songs and various other pieces, despite facing challenges like poverty and illness. Through anecdotes about his inspirations, such as his time in the Emperor's choir and encounters with other great composers like Beethoven, the narrative captures the essence of Schubert's dedication to music. The book also invites children to interact by pasting illustrations, making it a hands-on educational experience that connects them with classical music and history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Thomas Tapper was a musician, composer, lecturer, writer, teacher, and editor, who was born in Canton, Massachusetts, and studied music at the American College of Musicians. He wrote many books on music, mostly for children and young adults. His most famous being Lives of Great Composers picture book series. He also wrote the First Year Series for musical instruction, which included First Year Musical Theory, First Year Counterpoint, First Year Harmony, Second Year harmony, First Year Analysis, and First Year Melody Writing. He was the editor of "The Musician," and promoted rural music and community music. Tapper also promoted rote learning in the rote-note controversy of the late 19th Century music education. His students included Isabel Stewart North and Carrie Burpee Shaw.