Insight and intrigue behind the concert curtain. Big Music is a riveting read. Laura Boon, Editor and Author Funny and beguiling. In Big Music, Wills reveals the egos, passions and deep humanity behind the teaching of classical music. The character of Beat is a triumph. Kristina Olsson, Author Witty and pacy, Big Music captures the emotional turmoil of academic life. John Dale, Author ‘Pulses with experience of the musical world, fired by an intriguing imagination.’ Piers Lane, Classical Pianist ‘A musical masterpiece by a master wordsmith – sensitive, insightful and moving.’ Karin Schaupp, Internationally-acclaimed classical guitarist ‘Funny and intriguing, the story resonates with the music world. A truly joyous read.’ Dr. Donna Hewitt, Composer, Vocalist, and Instrument Designer

Given a chance to shine, Beat is promoted to dean of Turalong Music School. But her role is not what it seems. Fine tuning this institution is like playing a cracked violin with broken strings. Shes determined to revive the schools reputation despite gender bias, staff conflict, betrayal, a famous composers ghost and a predatory university. Beat loves the wild mashes of sound: trumpets, electric guitars, flutes and saxophones which blaze all day and night, but shes barely able to keep the school together let alone her home life on her beloved hobby farm. Keen to unify her squabbling colleagues from opposite musical traditions, she puts a fresh spin on programming to show audiences something new: a combined Beethoven and rock festival. Music or politics? What will be her magnum opus?