A Child's Introduction to the Orchestra
by Robert Levine Author, Meredith Hamilton Illustrator
A Child's Introduction to the Orchestra is a fun and exciting musical journey. With cheery narrator Orchestra Bob as their guide, kids are encouraged to listen, learn, and enjoy as they are introduced to the most powerful works from the greatest composers throughout history. He tells wacky stories about deaf composers and quirky musicians, and explores the inspirations behind monumental pieces. Kids will also learn about each instrument of the orchestra from the cello to the timpani, as well as different musical styles from Baroque to Modern.
Additional Details
- Resource Type
- Book
- ISBN
- 978-0-7624-9547-4
- Print Status
- In Print
- Sections
- 13
- Pages
- 96
- Suggested Grades
- 3rd - 7th
- Publisher
- Running Press
- Copyright
- 2019
Sections
- 1 Orchestra Bob
- 2 The Big and Powerful Music f the Orchestra
- 3 The Composers: The Baroque Era
- 4 The Composers: The Classical Era
- 5 The Composers: The Romantic Era
- 6 The Composers: The Modern Era
- 7 The Orchestra Instruments: String Section
- 8 The Orchestra Instruments: Woodwind Section
- 9 The Orchestra Instruments: Brass Section
- 10 The Orchestra Instruments: Percussion Section
- 11 The Orchestra Instruments: Keyboard Section
- 12 The Conductor
- 13 Index
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