Profiles the trumpet, describes skills of a good trumpeter, contains quotations from musicians, and includes a quiz designed to help readers decide if a trumpet is the right instrument for them.
Explores the trumpet, discussing how the musical instrument works, what types of music can be played with it, and famous players; and includes suggestions for finding an instructor, a historical time line, and a list of famous recordings.
Ten-year-old Julia Gillian's best friend is keeping secrets, their beloved lunch lady was replaced by a tyrant, and trumpet lessons prove difficult, making it hard for her to follow the music teacher's advice to "look for the joy.".
