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Symphony for a broken orchestra : how Philadelphia collected sounds to save music / Amy Ignatow ; illustrated by Gwen Millward.
"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.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781536213638 (hardcover)
- ISBN: 1536213632 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 x 28 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: Somerville, Massachusetts : Walker Books US, a division of Candlewick Press, 2022.
- Copyright: ©2022
Content descriptions
| General Note: | A Junior Library Guild Selection. Based upon a true story. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Music > History and criticism. Performing arts. Orchestra. Schools > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia > Fiction. |
Available copies
- 3 of 3 copies available at Kenton County.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Covington Branch | E IGNAT A (Text) | 33126024769956 | Easy | Available | - |
| Erlanger Branch | E IGNAT A (Text) | 33126024769972 | Easy | Available | - |
| Independence Branch | E IGNAT A (Text) | 33126024769964 | Easy | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
"Based on a true story, this joyful picture book shows that great music is always possible with a bit of inventiveness and improvisation as musicians young and old play a symphony with broken instruments to raise funds to repair those broken in schools. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations." - Baker & Taylor
"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 real events, this inspiring story introduces young readers to a range of instruments as it celebrates a community coming together to make a joyful, meaningful noise. More information about the nonprofit organization Broken Orchestra can be found in the back matter, including a link to an audio recording of the symphony performance"-- - Random House, Inc.
What happens when musical instruments canât make the sounds we expect them to make? Is music still possible? An uplifting picture book based on a true story.
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 singâand that great music is always possible with a bit of inventiveness and improvisation. Based on real events, this inspiring story introduces young readers to a range of instruments as it celebrates a community coming together to make a joyful, meaningful noise. More information about the nonprofit organization Broken Orchestra can be found in the back matter, including a link to an audio recording of the symphony performance.