By Veronica Mang

“This is a story about music. It is also a story about Aaron Copland.” Veronica Mang uses the role of music in Copland’s life to tell the story that reflects an era in American History. This story about music is also a story of a first-generation American, trying new things, struggle, who we are as Americans, and about change. Copland turned the experiences of everyday Americans around him into music. Copland’s quintessentially American music was frequently judged harshly during his life. Now he is recognized as one of the greatest American composers.

The author’s note includes suggested listening for kids as well as further reading and a bibliography.

Recommended for libraries seeking biographies on musicians or biographies of 20th century Americans.