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Story of the Orchestra : Listen While You Learn About the Instruments, the Music and the Composers Who Wrote the Music! (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Meredith Hamilton (Illustrator), Robert T. Levine (Author) "The Baroque period of classical music lasted from 1600 to 1750..." (more)
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Gr 4-8-Orchestra Bob guides readers through a delightful musical journey. The book is divided into two major parts: composers from Vivaldi to Bernstein and their associated musical periods, and the instruments of the orchestra. There are interesting and sometimes humorous bits of information about the men, their music, and corresponding historical events. The last two pages introduce the conductor. Quotations, boxed definitions, and the captions that accompany the colorful photos and spot cartoon drawings enhance the instructive text. In some places, however, the drawings are in stark contrast to the photos and take away from the overall appearance of a page. An accompanying CD provides musical selections for readers to listen to at specific places in the text. These selections are short enough to keep young listeners' attention. Although some well-known figures, such as Handel, Schubert, and Strauss, are missing, this is a fun way to travel through the world of music.

Susan Shaver, Hemingford Public Schools, NE

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Gr. 5-7. Orchestra Bob--a dapper figure in a dove-gray tux--introduces young people first to the development and history of orchestral music and a number of famous composers and then to the instruments of the orchestra by section. Each page or two is keyed to a brief selection on an accompanying CD that illustrates the musical idea or instrument discussed. Text and images are extremely lively: the drawings are whimsical and often amusing; the photographs of the individual instruments are clear and clearly labeled. Text rarely extends for more than a paragraph or two before a box, a quote, or a related comment appears, making the pages very inviting. Children will absorb how various instruments are held and played. Levine relates the sound and sense of music in ways children will respond to easily: a quote describes the double bass as sounding like chocolate. The CD excerpts are crisply presented--one would wish to know who recorded them. GraceAnne DeCandido
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Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 9-12
  • Hardcover: 96 pages
  • Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers (October 2, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1579121489
  • ISBN-13: 978-1579121488
  • Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 10 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #8,749 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Makes classical music accessible for young children!, August 4, 2005
A wonderful resource! After a recent visit to our symphony, my 5-year-old son wanted to know more about "the big thing with strings." With this book and CD, he has learned about the bass and so many more instruments. Two-page spreads complete with photos describe each of the main orchestral instuments and are keyed to musical selections on the CD highlighting that instrument. The combination of both seeing and hearing the instrument has fascinated my son, and he now likes to listen to the classical radio station and try to identify the instruments he hears. The CD is also lovely as background music during our day.
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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Musical enthusiasm leaps off each page., May 5, 2005
The enthusiasm for classical music without ever getting high-brow leaps off the pages of this book. Noting a few classical composers, conveying facts on how an instrument is held, how it sounds and where it fits into its niche in the orchestra are the strongest features of this book. The cd is weak but it works.

This book is for kids somewhat older and even adults really, it's a thicker book but no less colorful than "Meet the Orchestra" by Ann Hayes and Karmen Thompson which is a perfect complement to "Story of the Orchestra" but "Meet the Orchestra" is definitely for younger kids in primary grades.
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book even for small children, June 16, 2005
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Reading three chapters from this book is our new bedtime ritual with my 5 year old daughter. And in the morning, she repeats everything she heard to her grandma and grandpa. The book is well-written, informative and entertaining, and the music samples are a great introduction to the classical masterpieces.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fun With Music
The young man who received this gift loves music and was so taken with the book that he took it to his class with his music teacher and she already had a copy. Read more
Published 3 days ago by D. Dyer

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, except for one major flaw
This book provides a wonderful introduction to classical music and the orchestra, at a level suitable for the entire family. Read more
Published 24 days ago by Irfan A. Alvi

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Composers for small chn
My class and I discussed a composer each day and played a piece. We described how the music made us feel. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Sian Joseph

5.0 out of 5 stars awesome book and CD
My 5 year old is learning about music and loves the book and the CD;
highly recommended to everyone!
Published 3 months ago by Theresa Aulig

4.0 out of 5 stars Orchestra book and CD
The sampling of music on the CD is the best part of the book. It has samples of many different types of music that go along with the sections of the book. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Dionne Tarpenning

4.0 out of 5 stars Book Cd combination
When I ordered "The story of the Orchestra" I thought I was ordering a CD. I was presently surprised when I discovered that it was a book. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Paul Robertson

5.0 out of 5 stars A great start to a child's music education
This book and CD are the best I have found to introduce the orchestra to my two young children. They have learned loads from the illustrations in the book and the accompanying CD... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mom of Two, NY

5.0 out of 5 stars Story of the Orchestra
As an event manager for Jan Mulder and orchestra, website: www.janmulder.us I purchased three copies of The Story of the Orchestra which will be given to young people to learn... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Hans Goede

5.0 out of 5 stars Homeschool Parent
Excellent tool for teaching your children about the Orchestra. The CD that comes with it is great.
Published 21 months ago by Martie Mangum

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book!
I purchased this book in preparation for teaching a group of homeschooled students (ages 7-14) a short course in music appreciation. It was a terrific resource for them. Read more
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