Whimsical illustrations and simple, kid-friendly texts make this a fun tour through the lives of the orchestra's most famous composers and instruments. The composers are presented in chronological order with trivia facts, a brief biography, dates of their lives and information on the accompanying track. Amusing drawings and colorful border keep interest peaked, and side boxes are filled with fun and informative tidbits about their lives, music and personality. The orchestral instruments are also examined; we see how each instrument works, where it is situated during a concert, special effects, the sound it makes, a history of it and trivia; information on the accompanying track is also included here. 96 pages, hardcover with dustjacket. CD included with selections for each composer & instrument.

My husband, Daniel, comes from a family of 10. Since we live nearby, I was asked to help teach his younger siblings music appreciation. The Story of the Orchestra was just the tool I needed to get started.

Did you know that Bach wasn't famous until 100 years after his death? Or that Vivaldi was a redheaded Italian priest who taught in a school for orphaned girls? Part 1 of this book summarizes information about the greatest composers throughout the centuries, while the accompanying CD plays professional orchestral selections from their music.

Did you know that the tuba would be 18 feet long if it was unwound? Or that the cello is considered one of the most expressive of all instruments? (This is the instrument I play.) Part 2 focuses on introducing the instruments of the orchestra while providing samplings of each on the CD. With its witty quotes, unusual facts, and many humorous color illustrations, this book entertains while it informs. 96 pages, hardcover from Workman.

-Yolanda

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