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Welcome to the Symphony (Sound Book) : A Musical Exploration of the Orchestra Using Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 - Carolyn Sloan

Welcome to the Symphony (Sound Book)

A Musical Exploration of the Orchestra Using Beethoven's Symphony No. 5

By: Carolyn Sloan, James Williamson (Illustrator)

Interactive Sound Book | 1 November 2015 | Edition Number 1

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Contains batteries. Keep batteries out of reach of children.

Interactive Sound Book


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Using one of the most famous works in classical music—Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony—Welcome to the Symphony is the perfect way to introduce a young child to the world of classical music. This charming and interactive picture book with its panel of 19 sound buttons is like a ticket to a concert hall, taking readers on a journey from the exciting first moment when the musicians begin tuning up to the end of the first movement (attention newcomers: don’t clap yet!).

At each step of the way, readers learn the basics of classical music and the orchestra: What is a conductor? What is a symphony? Who was Beethoven? The different aspects of music: melody, harmony, tempo, theme. And the families of instruments—strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion.

But the best part is that every critical idea is illustrated in gorgeous sound. The sound panel allows readers to hear the different parts of the symphony and voices of the music—the famous beginning of the Fifth, what a clarinet sounds like, the difference between a violin and a viola, what a melody is, and what harmony is. Kids will want to match their voices to the A note that tunes the orchestra, dance to the rhythmic passages—and, of course, sing along to da-da-da-daah!

About the Author

Carolyn Sloan is a music educator at the Berkeley Carroll School in Brooklyn, New York, and the author of Finding Your Voice: A Practical and Spiritual Approach to Singing and Living. A songwriter and musician, she has been writing music for theater, television, and children for the past 20 years. She lives with her family in Brooklyn, New York.

About the Illustrator

James Williamson is an illustrator, designer, and artist whose work has appeared in The New York Times and numerous children's books. He lives with his wife in Brooklyn, New York.
Industry Reviews
“An ideal way to introduce children to the magic of music—delightful, charming, wonderfully entertaining, beautifully illustrated.” —Gerard Schwarz, Music Director, the All-Star Orchestra

"Welcome to the Symphony [lives] up to the publisher's promise that children will enjoy it . . . it passed the 4-year-old test with flying colors." — The Washington Post
WARNING: CONTAINS BATTERIES. KEEP BATTERIES OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
  • Swallowing of the battery can lead to chemical burns, perforation of soft tissue, and death. Severe burns can occur within 2 hours of ingestion.
  • If swallowed or otherwise placed inside any part of the body, seek medical attention immediately, Australian Poisons Information Centre is available 24/7 on 13 11 26 for fast, expert advice.
  • For battery disposal, we recommend taping both sides of used button/coin batteries and disposing of them immediately in an outside bin, out of reach of children or recycle safely.

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