Bøker av Jessica O'Leary

Federico and Ferrante Gonzaga came of age during a time of intense change in sixteenth-century Italy: The Italian Wars (1494-1559). The first and third-born sons of Isabella d'Este and Francesco Gonzaga spent their formative years at the courts of Francis I of France and Charles V of Spain, where, as effectively diplomatic hostages, they learned valuable lessons about the transnational social codes and rituals central to sixteenth-century political life. As adults, they applied these lessons in their political and martial collaborations with Charles V: supporting his dominions in Italy, facilitating his attempted colonisation of northern Africa, and praising his attacks on Muslim pirates in the Italian Mediterranean. This book uses epistolary, literary, and material sources to argue that the boyhood and adult experiences of Federico and Ferrante Gonzaga are illustrative of wider strategies adopted by elite Italians to respond to conflict and crisis in a global age.

Double Bass Basics is a landmark method by two of the leading figures in music education, Paul Harris and Jessica O'Leary. Comprising pupil's tutor book, free downloadable accompaniment parts and online audio, Double Bass Basics provides everything you need to get playing. The method presents a step-by-step technical progression supported by fun exercises and warm-ups with a wide range of imaginative repertoire. Helpful fact files, rhythm boxes, music theory and musicianship activities provide a holistic approach for beginners. ...bursting with wonderful practice tips, tricks, word puzzles and a subtle introduction to music theory. There is a comfortable pace to this method so the student will steadily progress and never feel stagnant... This is an ideal publication for the beginner bassist.Marian Heckenberg, Stringendo, April 2024

Flexi Violin 2 is a refreshingly diverse collection for violin with both piano and violin duet accompaniments from leading educational authors Paul Harris and Jessica O'Leary. Suitable for Grade 3 to 5 (Intermediate) level players, it features a wide range of composers and the pieces have both piano and violin duet accompaniments.'Young players will be inspired to choose their favourite tunes, for example, Fanny Mendelssohn's delightful Pastorella or Sophia by Maria Theresa von Paradis. Charming original pieces by Harris and O'Leary add to an exciting collection.' Mary Nemet, Stringendo Magazine, April 2024

Over the years, many examination pieces have captured the imagination of teachers and students, but the stars of past syllabuses are often forgotten.