Symphony for a broken orchestra how Philadelphia collected sounds to save music
"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 entir...
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Somerville, Massachusetts :
Walker Books US, a division of Candlewick Press,
2022.
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| Edition: | First edition. |
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| Summary: | "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 performance showed that even something broken can sing--and that great music is always possible with a bit of inventiveness and improvisation. Based on a true story, this inspiring book celebrates a community coming together to make a joyful, meaningful noise." -- Book jacket flap. |
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| Item Description: | A Junior Library Guild Selection. Based upon a true story. |
| Physical Description: | 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 x 28 cm |
| ISBN: | 9781536213638 1536213632 |
| Author Notes: | Gwen Millward is the illustrator of many books for children, including Super Milly and the Super School Day by Stephanie Clarkson. She lives in the United Kingdom. |
