Bibliograph

Symphony for a broken orchestra, how Philadelphia collected sounds to save music, Amy Ignatow

Type

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Symphony for a broken orchestra, how Philadelphia collected sounds to save music, Amy Ignatow

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grades 1 - 4

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Symphony for a broken orchestra

Medium

digital audio book

Oclc number

1379211386

Responsibility statement

Amy Ignatow

Sub title

how Philadelphia collected sounds to save music

Summary

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

Target audience

pre adolescentprimary

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