orchestra

Discusses the origins and forms of musi, the evolution of musical instruments, and the formation of an orchestra.

The 105 members of the Philharmonic Orchestra get ready for a performance.

Third-grader Shai is already busy with her mother away and the Student Orchestra's benefit concert coming up, but that does not stop her from helping a stray animal in her backyard.

Explains the origin of the "Recycled Orchestra," a group of children from Cateura, Paraguay that play instruments from recycled trash and perform concerts all over the world.

Readers will enjoy learning about this dynamic man through simple text and vibrant color photos.

Introduces students to the demands put upon musical directors and performers from preproduction to show time, and outlines how the experience can translate into work in the real world.

Text and illustrations provide an introduction to music and the orchestra for young readers.

"Since Ellie the elephant saved her home with her wonderful paintings, the zoo is back in business and the animals are more energetic than ever. All except for Lucy the giraffe, who hasn't been able to sleep with all the noise. Determined to help her friend, Ellie tries to tone down the ruckus and organize the animals into an orchestra"--.

Tells the true tale of an orchestra made up of children playing instruments built from recycled trash called the 'Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay.'.