Symphony for a Broken Orchestra: How Philadelphia Collected Sounds to Save Music
School year: Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5
No. of pages 40
Published: 2022
Add this book to your 'I want to read' list!
By clicking here you can add this book to your favourites list. If it is in your School Library it will show up on your account page in colour and you'll be able to download it from there. If it isn't in your school library it will still show up but in grey - that will tell us that maybe it is a book we should add to your school library, and will also remind you to read it if you find it somewhere else!
In "Symphony for a Broken Orchestra," author Gwen Millward explores an innovative project in Philadelphia aimed at reviving its music program by collecting sounds from neglected instruments. The story follows community members and musicians who come together to raise awareness about the plight of unused and broken instruments, turning their collective efforts into a symphonic experience. This vibrant narrative captures the spirit of collaboration, resilience, and creativity as individuals from various backgrounds unite to restore not just instruments, but also a sense of harmony and community through the power of sound and music. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 1st grade-4th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 6-9 years.
There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2022 by Candlewick Press, U. S. .
Amy Ignatow is an illustrator and teacher. She graduated from Moore College of Art and Design. Gwen Millward has illustrated several picture books including Guess What I Found in Dragon Wood and The Bog Baby . She lives in England.