Symphony for a broken orchestra : how Philadelphia collected sounds to save music / Amy Ignatow ; illustrated by Gwen Millward.
"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.
- Copyright: ©2022
Content descriptions
General Note: | A Junior Library Guild Selection. |
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Subject: | Music > Juvenile fiction. Performing arts > Juvenile fiction. Orchestra > Juvenile fiction. Philadelphia (Pa.) > Juvenile fiction. |
Genre: | Picture books. |
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- 9 of 9 copies available at SPARK Libraries.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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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.
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30044100891672 | Easy | Available | - |
Easton Main Library | JUV 784.2 I (Text) | 31901004708204 | Juv Nonfiction | Available | - |
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.