ignored

performed

disproved

questioned

Swing musicians usually played instruments such as the clarinet, the saxophone, the trombone, and the trumpet.

At this point a few new musicians joined the group.

The women chose to include "International" in the band's name because they came from many different cultural backgrounds.

But they remained focused on their main ambition: to play great swing music.

comparing the Sweethearts with other swing bands of the time

describing the Sweethearts' experience of traveling throughout the country.

detailing the major accomplishments of the Sweethearts

relating the history of the Sweethearts in chronological order

explain how swing music is played

encourage young women to learn how to play musical instruments

celebrate a group of musicians who influenced american popular music

prove that the 1940s were a turning point for female musicians

offer reasons why the Sweethearts performed well

explain what made the Sweethearts unique

express an opinion about the type of music the Sweethearts performed

describe how members of the Sweethearts were selected

increasing their popularity

enabling them to recruit new members

allowing them to earn money for school

proving them with opportunities to listen to all-male bands.

The International Sweethearts of Rhythm traveled and performed in the United States during World War II.

The International Sweethearts of Rhythm commonly performed to sold-out crowds in ballrooms and theaters.

The International Sweethearts of Rhythm were an all female touring swing band popular during the 1940s.

The International Sweethearts of Rhythm chose to play swing music it is what most people wanted to hear.

The musicians became tired of traveling to different cities.

Swing music eventually became less popular in the United States.

Americans were uninterested in music during World War II.

Musical groups composed of only women were no longer a novelty.

The International Sweethearts of Rhythm were a touring swing band made up of young women from different ethnic backgrounds. Although the band faced discrimination in the segregated South, the Sweethearts achieved success int he 1930s and 1940s.

In 1937 a group of young female musicians formed a band that would become known as the International Sweethearts of Rhythm. The musicians played instruments such as the clarinet, the saxophone, the trombone, the trumpet, the bass, the guitar, and the piano.

Swing was an extremely popular kind of music played by many American bands during the 1930s and 1940s. One of the most interesting and talented swing groups of this period was the International Sweethearts of Rhythm, a 17-member band from Mississippi.

The International Sweethearts of Rhythm were a successful band that included African American, Mexican American, American Indian, and Puerto Rican members. Just a few years after the group was founded, the Sweethearts were able to become a successful band,

promoted other swing bands wile performing around the world

made major contributions to the growth of swing music

played in may different music venues throughout the United States

performed anew style of music that was embraced by the public

the fact that the musicians came from diverse cultures

the support the musicians gave to soldiers in wartime

the type of music the band played

the fact that the band performed in countries around the world