Lending Library

Check out instruments, famous composers, and more in The Story of the Orchestra by Robert Levine.

Eye-catching illustrations, engaging text and delightful musical selections on the accompanying 70-minute CD lead children ages 8 to 12 (and parents, too!) on an exciting and educational tour through the instruments and music of the orchestra.  The book is full of humorous drawings and also has photographs of all the instruments.

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 and 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.

(Yep, I borrowed a lot of Amazon.com’s summary, but it is an accurate one!)  Borrow this book/CD set and learn about instruments and composers today!  Especially recommended for use on car trips…