Aaron Copland
By: written and illustrated by Mike Venezia.
Series: Getting to Know the World's Greatest Composers
Publisher: Childrens Press
Published: 1995
Place of publication: Chicago
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
Copyright date: 1995 by Mike Venezia
Subjects: Copland, Aaron, 1900- -- Juvenile literature; Copland, Aaron, 1900-; Composers -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature; Composers
Genres: Juvenile literature.; Biography
Description: Author/lllustrator Mike Venezia has been getting to know the world's greatest composers for as long as he can remember.

A graduate of The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Mike believes the best way to introduce children to music and composers is through fun. If children can learn about music in a fun way, and think of composers as *real* people, the exciting world of music will be open to them for the rest of their lives.

Mike lives in a Chicago suburb with his wife, Jeannine, and children Michael Anthony and Elizabeth Ann.

Like Aaron Copland, Mike feels it is important to make great music available to people who might otherwise not have a chance to hear it. Above, Mike is seen playing *Concerto for 2nd Trombone* in a local shopping center. This piece was composed by Mike while he was a member of the Jackson Junior High School Band (1957-59).