Welcome to the Symphony: A Musical Exploration of the Orchestra Using Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 [With Battery]
Welcome to the Symphony: A Musical Exploration of the Orchestra Using Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 [With Battery]
Review Quotes: "A delight for kids of any age! Educational, fun, a visual and aural treat, this book introduces children to the wonderful world of symphony music. With gorgeous illustrations,...
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Review Quotes: Review Quotes: "This beautiful book appeals on so many levels...The charming illustrations and brilliant musical recordings provide the perfect sensory stimuli, while the text illuminates every question a child might have about the experience in the most natural and satisfying way." -Dorothy Lawson, artistic director, Ethel String Quartet -- Dorothy Lawson Review Quotes: "An introduction to one of the greatest of all classical works that quite wondrously includes not just words and pictures, but some of the music itself. And to think that the musicians playing the excerpts are young people as well, members of the New York Youth Symphony! What could be more inspiring?"-Ted Libbey, author of The NPR Listener's Encyclopedia of Classical Music -- Ted Libbey Biographical Note: Carolyn Sloan is the author of Welcome to the Symphony and Welcome to Jazz. A music educator, songwriter, and musician, she writes music for theater, television, and children. She the founder of a new online education company, TeachMe TV. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her family. James Williamson is an illustrator, designer, and artist whose work has appeared in The New York Times and numerous children's books. He lives with his wife in Brooklyn, New York. Review Quotes: "An ideal way to introduce children to the magic of music--delightful, charming, wonderfully entertaining, beautifully illustrated." -Gerard Schwarz, music director, The All-Star Orchestra and music director laureate, Seattle Symphony -- Gerard Schwarz Publisher Marketing: From the author of Welcome to the Opera and Welcome to Jazz, this musical picture book introduces children ages 4 to 8 to the wonders of classical music with 19 interactive sound buttons. Please take your seat. The concert is about to begin! Discover what a symphony is, who Beethoven was, what happens when a conductor takes the podium and faces of the orchestra, and when you should and shouldn't clap during a performance. Welcome to the Symphony is a unique, interactive introduction to classical music, presenting one of the most famous symphonies ever written, by one the most famous composers who ever lived. With 19 sound buttons, you'll hear the different parts and voices of the music--the beginning of "Symphony No. 5", the melody, the harmony, the sounds made by a violin, a viola, a cello, a double bass, and more. And you can even sing along! Welcome to the Symphony is the first book in music educator Carolyn Sloan's hugely successful Welcome to ... sound button picture book series that introduces classic musical genres to young readers, followed by Welcome to Jazz and Welcome to the Opera. "An ideal way to introduce children to the magic of music--delightful, charming, wonderfully entertaining, beautifully illustrated." --Gerard Schwarz, Music Director, the All-Star Orchestra
Contributor Bio:Sloan, Carolyn Carolyn Sloan is a music educator at the Berkeley Carroll School in Brooklyn, New York, and the author of Finding Your Voice: A Practical and Spiritual Approach to Singing and Living. A songwriter and musician, she has been writing music for theater, television, and children for the past 20 years. She lives with her family in Brooklyn, New York. Contributor Bio:Williamson, James James Williamson is an illustrator, designer, and artist whose work has appeared in The New York Times and numerous children's books. He lives with his wife in Brooklyn, New York. |
Author: Sloan, Carolyn
Publisher: Workman Kids
Binding: Hardcover
Pub Date: 2015-10-27
Subjects: Symphony orchestras|Music appreciation|Beethoven, Ludwig van|Sound books|Toy and movable books
Weight: 1.15 lbs
ISBN: 9780761176473
ASIN: -
SKU: SP-9780761176473
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