Symphony for a Broken Orchestra: How Philadelphia Collected Sounds to Save Music

Symphony for a Broken Orchestra: How Philadelphia Collected Sounds to Save Music
Amy Ignatow, Gwen Millward
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Hardback
h240 x 270mm - 40pg
11 Oct 2022 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9781536213638
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What happens when musical instruments can' t 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 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.
Millward' s scribbly, digital illustrations and high-octane settings and colors have a childlike quality perfectly attuned to the subject. The sounds, rendered in black letters with yellow highlighting, dominate the designs; musical notes and bright squiggles pulsate across the pages. -Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Amy Ignatow is the author-illustrator of the Popularity Papers series and Mighty Odds trilogy. She lives in Philadelphia with her family. Gwen Millward is the illustrator of many books for children, including Super Milly and the Super School Day by Stephanie Clarkson. She lives in the United Kingdom.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781536213638
Published: 11 Oct 2022
Published In: United States
Imprint: Walker Books US
Publisher: Candlewick Press (US)
Format: Hardback
Height: 240mm
Width: 270mm
Weight: 567g
Pages: 40

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