A Child's Introduction to the Orchestra (Revised and Updated)
Listen to 37 Selections While You Learn About the Instruments, the Music, and the Composers Who Wrote the Music!
Published on 17. October 2019
Book
Hardback
96 pages
978-0-7624-9547-4 (ISBN)
Description
A Child's Introduction to the Orchestra is a fun and exciting musical journey. With cheery narrator Orchestra Bob as their guide, kids are encouraged to listen, learn, and enjoy as they are introduced to the most powerful works from the greatest composers throughout history. He tells wacky stories about deaf composers and quirky musicians, and explores the inspirations behind monumental pieces. Kids will also learn about each instrument of the orchestra from the cello to the timpani, as well as different musical styles from Baroque to Modern.
Each step of the way, children can listen to musical examples of what they are learning about by downloading audio tracks from an exclusive website. Young readers will hear the sound of an actual violin as they study the instrument and enjoy the playful tune of a Mozart minuet as they read about the composer's precocious exploits as a child. Also included is a removable a poster of instruments and their location in the orchestra.
Illustrated in exquisite and colorful detail with over 100 original drawings and photographs, this is the perfect introduction to the magical world of classical music.
Each step of the way, children can listen to musical examples of what they are learning about by downloading audio tracks from an exclusive website. Young readers will hear the sound of an actual violin as they study the instrument and enjoy the playful tune of a Mozart minuet as they read about the composer's precocious exploits as a child. Also included is a removable a poster of instruments and their location in the orchestra.
Illustrated in exquisite and colorful detail with over 100 original drawings and photographs, this is the perfect introduction to the magical world of classical music.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Running Press,U.S.
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 8 to 11 years
Illustrations
100 full-color illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 261 mm
Width: 260 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
735 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7624-9547-4 (9780762495474)
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Persons
Robert Levine is a New York born-and-bred music writer. His work has appeared in many periodicals and newspapers. He is also the author of Maria Callas: A Musical Biography.
Meredith Hamilton has illustrated eight books in the Child's Introduction series. Her other illustration work includes apps for children, cookbooks, and Steuben glass. She lives in Brooklyn, NY.
Meredith Hamilton has illustrated eight books in the Child's Introduction series. Her other illustration work includes apps for children, cookbooks, and Steuben glass. She lives in Brooklyn, NY.