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Symphony for a broken orchestra : how Philadelphia collected sounds to save music / Amy Ignatow ; illustrated by Gwen Millward.

Ignatow, Amy, (author.). Millward, Gwen, (illustrator.).

Summary:
"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: 1536213632
  • ISBN: 9781536213638
  • 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.

Content descriptions

General Note:
A Junior Library Guild Selection.
Subject: Music > Juvenile fiction.
Performing arts > Juvenile fiction.
Orchestra > Juvenile fiction.
Philadelphia (Pa.) > Juvenile fiction.
Genre: Picture books.

Available copies

  • 9 of 9 copies available at SPARK Libraries.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 9 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Altoona Area Public Library E IGN (Text) 33240004724848 Children Easy Reader Available -
Exeter Community Library E IGN (Text) 33249025511191 Children's Easy Available -
Green Free Library (Wellsboro) J 784.2 IGN (Text) 91083775 GFWM Robinson Room Available -
Lower Macungie Library EASY IGN (Text) 33400001568099 Picture Books Available -
Mason-Dixon Public Library Kids 792 IGN Nonfiction (Text) 34262000785481 Childrens Area Available -
Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity JEasy IGN SYM 2022 (Text) 31001101871730 Juvenile Picture Book Available -
Reading Public Library RPL - Main Easy Ignatow (Text) 33223009010900 Children's Easy Available -
Southern Lehigh Public Library E IGN (Text)
Bookplate: This item was purchased in honor of Susan Meyer for a donation to the Southern Lehigh Public Library Helping Hands Campaign 2022-2023.
30044100891672 Easy Available -
Easton Main Library JUV 784.2 I (Text) 31901004708204 Juv Nonfiction Available -


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