Welcome to the Symphony
James Williamson
(Illustrator)
Description
"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
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.
Here is a unique, interactive introduction to the world of classical music, presenting one of the most famous symphonies ever written, by one the most famous composers who ever lived.
With its 19-button sound panel, 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.
Note to parents: The secret to raising a child to love and appreciate classical music isn't a secret at all. You just need to listen with your child and be a willing explorer. Talk about what you hear. Marvel at the sounds. Try to identify the instruments--and have fun with it!
Product Details
| Publisher | Workman Kids |
| Publish Date | October 27, 2015 |
| Pages | 32 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Hardback |
| EAN/UPC | 9780761176473 |
| Dimensions | 10.2 X 11.9 X 0.5 inches | 1.1 pounds |
About the Author
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.
Reviews
-Gerard Schwarz, music director, The All-Star Orchestra and music director laureate, Seattle Symphony
--Gerard Schwarz
"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, clear and straightforward descriptions of the instruments, and interactive buttons that play beautiful Beethoven, this will have your kids dragging you to the symphony! I simply adored it."
-Terry Kinney, director, actor, and co-founder of the Steppenwolf Theatre Company.
--Terry Kinney
"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
"Lively, beautifully written...a charming way to educate the next generation of concert-goers."
-Orin O'Brien, double bassist, The New York Philharmonic
--Orin O'Brien
"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
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