{"title":"Beth Armstrong","description":"Beth Armstrong spent much of her life caring for and observing gorillas--first as a keeper and then as head keeper at the Columbus Zoo, 1982-1996. She became a passionate proponent and voice for gorillas in the wild--and many other species--as the first Field Conservation Coordinator at the Columbus and Brevard Zoos, respectively. She continues to promote the role of zoos in supporting fieldwork that actively protects great ape species in the wild.","products":[{"product_id":"notes-from-the-podium-paperback","title":"Notes From The Podium - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat happens when the music stops, but the memories remain?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor over forty-five years, Beth Armstrong stood before students, community choruses, and concert halls, discovering that choral directing isn't just about perfect pitch or precise tempo-it's profoundly a \"people business.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNotes from the Podium\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, Armstrong shares a lifetime of stories from the rehearsal room, the stage, and the quiet moments in between. Through heartfelt narratives about shy beginners finding their voice, grieving students finding solace in song, and the messy, beautiful realities of leading volunteer singers, this memoir reveals how music teaches us to listen, connect, and heal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, you'll discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe unspoken lessons of patience, empathy, and leadership that only emerge when teaching others to sing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBehind-the-scenes glimpses of high school rehearsals, community choruses, and unforgettable performances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA powerful reminder that every singer, regardless of skill, carries a story worth hearing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a music educator, choir member, arts lover, or simply someone who believes in the transformative power of a shared song, \u003cem\u003eNotes from the Podium\u003c\/em\u003e will resonate deeply. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51435800658143,"sku":"9798240953255","price":18.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/oKLaPeVxaK9798240953255.webp?v=1790049699"},{"product_id":"voices-from-the-ape-house-paperback","title":"Voices from the Ape House - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eExploring the history humans share with gorillas, \u003ci\u003eVoices from the Ape House\u003c\/i\u003e offers a behind-the-scenes look at the complicated social lives of western lowland gorillas through the eyes of a devoted zookeeper. The memoir traces Beth Armstrong's love and fascination for animals, from her childhood to her work with captive primates as an adult. Through her eyes, readers sense the awe and privilege of working with these animals at the Columbus Zoo. Individual gorillas there had an enormous effect on her life, shaping and influencing her commitment to improving gorilla husbandry and to involving her zoo in taking an active role to protect gorillas in the wild. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Through anecdotal stories, readers get a glimpse into the fascinating lives of gorillas--the familiar gentleness of mothers and fathers toward their infants, power plays and social climbing, the unruly nature of teenagers, the capacity for humor, and the shared sadness by group members as they mourn the death of one of their own. In the end, Armstrong's conflict with captivity and her lifelong fondness for these animals helped shape a zoo program dedicated to gorilla conservation. \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67949330825439,"sku":"9780814255711","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/cVCNSN8LLx9780814255711.webp?v=1791564787"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/beth-armstrong.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}