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"What happens when musical instruments can't make the sounds we expect them to make? Is music still possible? The schools of Philadelphia were filling up with broken violins, drums, pianos, and more, making it difficult for students to learn to play. This sparked an idea for a symphony, played entirely with the broken instruments, that would raise funds to repair the instruments themselves. Musicians young and old volunteered, and their captivating...
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This is a fascinating introduction to music and the orchestra for children. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about the subject, presented in a novel format-- a book with a free downloadable app that allows you to interact with the orchestra and listen to Britten's music, performed by The Royal Northern College of Music Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Sir Mark Elder. Music forms part of the curriculum taught in schools...
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Part one describes the orchestra, the roles of the conductor and composer, and its musical instruments, as well as how the instruments work, how they are played, and what sounds they make. Part two gives a history of classical music from the earliest times to today, including timelines, an A-Z of classical composers, a section on musical forms and a glossary.
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Describes the features, sounds, and role of each musical instrument in the orchestra. Have you ever met an orchestra? Well, here's your chance! Meet the rabbit with her flute, the koala cellist, the tuba-playing warthog, the alligator on the drums. This unusual introduction to the orchestra describes the instrument-strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion- and offers interesting information about them. Playful illustrations show the animal musicians...
6) Orchestra
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"From atmospheric movie soundtracks to exhilarating live performances, the dazzling sound of the orchestra is unmistakable. Meet the performers who bring the music to life, the instruments that take center stage, and discover the beauty behind each and every note"--Back cover
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