A truly beautiful book featuring the life and music of Amy Beach, the first great woman composer of America. This well-researched text includes a wonderful family "scrapbook" section with 22 photos and a short biography. Also included are Scottish Legend; Canoeing; Summer Dreams; and a number of her easier works. The first four solos in this spectacular book have never before been published. Starting with Amy's first composition at age four, the book also has selections from: Op.25, Op.26, Op.28, Op.36, Op.54, Op.64, Op.119 and many more. This book is perfect for players at all levels as it includes Amy Beach's easiest pieces as well as intermediate and difficult piano solos.