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The story of the orchestra The story of the orchestra Robert Levine,Robert T. Levine,Meredith Hamilton,Levine, Robert Describes the orchestra and includes information on composers, instruments, and the conductor. OL15739102W
Keyboard instruments & ensembles Keyboard instruments & ensembles Robert Dearling Presents an illustrated introduction to keyboard instruments and ensembles, looking at the clavichord, harpsichord, virginal, spinet, piano, organ, and other miscellaneous keyboards; and discussing c… OL16026169W
The symphony that was silent The symphony that was silent Steven Brezenoff On a class trip to the symphony, James "Gum" Shoo and his friends solve the mystery of the stolen flute. OL16360310W
Never play music right next to the zoo Never play music right next to the zoo John Lithgow A concert gets out of hand when the animals at the neighboring zoo storm the stage and play the instruments themselves. OL16636937W
Strategies for teaching strings Strategies for teaching strings Donald L. Hamann Strategies for Teaching Strings: Building a Successful String and Orchestra Program, Second Edition, is an essential guide for prospective, novice, and experienced string teachers alike. Now featurin… OL16694978W
Bravo, Amelia Bedelia! Bravo, Amelia Bedelia! Herman Parish From the time she is sent to pick up the guest conductor, Amelia Bedelia's normal confusion causes quite an uproar at the school concert. OL1984634W
A note yet unsung A note yet unsung Tamera Alexander A master violinist trained in Vienna, Rebekah Carrington manages to wheedle her way into an audition with the newly formed Nashville Philharmonic. But women are "far too fragile and frail" for the ri… OL20051084W
Scott Gustafson's animal orchestra Scott Gustafson's animal orchestra Scott Gustafson Depicts the members of an animal orchestra, from one toucan conductor to ten bestial flutists. OL24184362W
La's orchestra saves the world La's orchestra saves the world Alexander McCall Smith From the best-selling author of The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency series comes a delightful and moving story that celebrates the healing powers of friendship and music.It is 1939. Lavender--La to her… OL2435496W
Jellybean Jellybean Tessa Duder The only child of a single mother, Geraldine is tired of having to fit into her mother's busy orchestra schedule but things begin to change when she discovers a new friend and an ambition to be a con… OL2875528W
Animal orchestra Animal orchestra Scott Gustafson Depicts the members of an animal orchestra, from one toucan conductor to ten bestial flautists. OL2932398W
Orchestranimaux Orchestranimaux Vlasta Van Kampen A band of animal musicians introduces the symphony orchestra. OL3298172W
Orchestranimals Orchestranimals Vlasta Van Kampen A band of animal musicians introduces the symphony orchestra. OL3298177W
The orchestra and its instruments The orchestra and its instruments Christopher Headington Describes the development of the orchestra; explains the role of the conductor; and introduces the instruments of the string, woodwind, brass, percussion, and keyboard families, telling, for each, it… OL3568793W
A parent's guide to band and orchestra A parent's guide to band and orchestra Jim Probasco 136 p. : 23 cm OL4120428W
The orchestra The orchestra Alan Blackwoood Traces the history of the orchestra and discusses the musical instruments that make up the various orchestral families. OL4291095W
Hey Diddle Diddle, the Cat Plays the Fiddle Hey Diddle Diddle, the Cat Plays the Fiddle Eve Bunting An animal orchestra warms up to play in a music box band. OL441534W
Shakespeare (Young Person's Guide) Shakespeare (Young Person's Guide) Anita Ganeri Provides information about William Shakespeare's family life and work as a playwright and actor, summaries of his works, and details and challenges of staging Shakespearean productions. Includes a CD… OL443004W
Rumble meets Vikki Viper Rumble meets Vikki Viper Felicia Law While Rumble the dragon and his staff argue with the leader of the orchestra Rumble hired about whether the violinist, a snake, can come into the hotel, she slithers in, eats some porridge, and falls… OL5043615W
Alligators and music Alligators and music Donald Elliott Introduces four categories of instruments: string, woodwind, brass, and percussion, and their inter-relationship in an orchestra. OL5362249W
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