Thomas Tapper

Thomas Tapper
Thomas Tapper (1864–1958) was an American music educator, author, and composer, known for his contributions to music appreciation and education. He wrote several biographies and books aimed at introducing classical music and composers to young readers, such as "Mozart: The Story of a Little Boy and His Sister Who Gave Concerts." Tapper also produced numerous instructional music books and educational materials, including the "First Year Music" series for schools. His works helped to make classical music more accessible to the general public, particularly children and students.

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Music Talks with Children

Music Talks with Children

by: Thomas Tapper
CHAPTER I. WHAT THE FACE TELLS. "And the light dwelleth with him."—Daniel II: 22. Once a master said to a child: "If thou wilt study diligently, learn, and do good unto others, thy face shall be filled with light." So the child studied busily, learned, and sought how she could do good unto others. And every little while she ran to the glass to see if the light was coming. But at each... more...
Mozart The story of a little boy and his sister who gave concerts

Mozart The story of a little boy and his sister who gave concerts

by: Thomas Tapper
MOZART The composer whom we call WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART was called Wolferl when he was a little boy. He had a sister, MARIA ANNA, who was called NANNERL. Nannerl was five years older than her brother. She had lessons from her father on a kind of piano called a harpsichord. Here is a picture of one. MOZART'S HARPSICHORD When Wolferl was three years old he used to listen to Nannerl's playing.... more...
Johann Sebastian Bach The story of the boy who sang in the streets

Johann Sebastian Bach The story of the boy who sang in the streets

by: Thomas Tapper
The Story of the Boy Who Sang in the Streets This is the house in which JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH was born. THE HOUSE IN WHICH BACH WAS BORN.This house stands in the town of Eisenach in Germany. It looks very much the same today as it did when Sebastian was a little boy. Many people go there to visit this house because the little boy grew to be a famous man. In Eisenach there is a statue of Bach near the... more...
Franz Joseph Haydn The Story of the Choir Boy who became a Great...

Franz Joseph Haydn The Story of the Choir Boy who became a Great...

by: Thomas Tapper
The Story of the Choir Boy who Became a Great Composer Joseph Haydn was born in Rohrau, a little Austrian village not far from Hainburg. It is quite worth while for you to look for this town and for the River Leytha in any large geography. You may not find Rohrau itself, for it is a very small town, but you will surely find the River Leytha which flows by it. The parents lived in a very modest little... more...