Story of the Orchestra : Listen While You Learn About the Instruments, the Music and the Composers Who Wrote the Music!
by Robert Levine Author
(From Amazon): Eye-catching illustrations and an accompanying 70-minute CD make this an exciting and educational introduction to the world of classical music-from composers and music history to the instruments of the orchestra-for elementary age children (and parents, too!). Illustrated in exquisite and colorful detail with over 100 original drawings and photographs, the engaging text is broken into three sections: An introduction to each instrument of the orchestra from the cello to the timpani The stories of famous composers from Bach to Stravinsky. An explanation of different musical styles from Baroque to Modern.Each step of the way, children can listen to actual musical examples of what they are learning about. 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. Join Orchestra Bob on this fun and exciting musical journey. Perfect for young students just starting to play an orchestral instrument as well as for parents and teachers looking for a simple introduction to the principles and history of classical music.
Additional Details
- Resource Type
- Book
- ISBN
- 9781579121488
- Print Status
- In Print
- Sections
- 51
- Pages
- 96
- Suggested Grades
- Early Years - 12th
- Publisher
- Black Dog & Leventhal
- Edition
- Har/Com
- Copyright
- 2000
Sections
- 1 Introduction p.7-9; Track 1
- 2 Intro to Baroque Period p.12-13
- 3 Vivaldi p.14; Track 2
- 4 Bach p.15; Track 3
- 5 Intro to Classical Music Era p.17
- 6 Haydn p.18; Track 4
- 7 Mozart p.19; Track 5
- 8 Beethoven p.20-21; Track 6 & 7
- 9 Intro to The Romantic Era p.22-23
- 10 Wagner p.24-25; Track 1
- 11 Tchaikovsky p.26; Track 8
- 12 Brahms p.27; Track 9
- 13 Mahler p.28-29; Track 10
- 14 Intro to Modern Era p.31
- 15 Debussy p.32-33; Track 11
- 16 Stravinsky p.34-35; Track 12
- 17 Schoenberg p.36-37
- 18 Gershwin p.38
- 19 Copland p.39
- 20 Bernstein p.40
- 21 Intro to String Section p.42-43; Track 13
- 22 Violin p.44-45; Track 14
- 23 Viola p.46; Track 15
- 24 Cello p.47; Track 16
- 25 Double Bass p.48; Track 17
- 26 Harp p.49; Track 18
- 27 Intro to Woodwind Section p.50-51
- 28 Flute & Piccolo p.52-53; Track 20
- 29 Oboe p.54-55; Track 21
- 30 Clarinet p.56; Track 22
- 31 Saxophone p.57; Track 23
- 32 Bassoon & Contra Bassoon p.58-59; Track 24-25
- 33 Intro to Brass Section p.60-61
- 34 Trumpet p.62-63; Track 26
- 35 French Horn p.64-65; Track 27
- 36 Trombone p.66-67; Track 28
- 37 Tuba p.68-69; Track 29
- 38 Intro to Percussion Section p.70-71; Track 30
- 39 Timpani p.72-73; Track 31
- 40 Brass & Snare Drums p.74-75
- 41 Xylophone p.76-77
- 42 Cymbals, Gongs, & Tamtams p.78-79; Track 32
- 43 Triangle p.80; Track 33
- 44 Glockenspiel p.81
- 45 Celesta p.82; Track 34
- 46 Tubular Bells p.83
- 47 Intro to Keyboard Instruments p.85
- 48 Organ p.86-87; Track 35
- 49 Piano p.88-89; Track 36
- 50 Harpsichord p.90-91; Track 37
- 51 The Conductor p.92-93
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