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

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ignatow, Amy, author.

Contributor:

Millward, Gwen, illustrator.

Youth Collection (Athenaeum of Philadelphia)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Music--History and criticism--Juvenile literature.

Music.

Performing arts--Juvenile literature.

Performing arts.

Orchestra--Juvenile literature.

Orchestra.

Philadelphia (Pa.)--Juvenile literature.

Philadelphia (Pa.).

Schools--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia--Juvenile fiction.

Schools.

Picture books for children.

Pennsylvania.

Genre:

Fiction.

Juvenile works.

Creative nonfiction.

Picture books.

Physical Description:

1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 x 28 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Somerville, Massachusetts : Walker Books US, a division of Candlewick Press, 2022.

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.

Notes:

A Junior Library Guild Selection.

Based upon a true story.

Local Notes:

Athenaeum copy: Gemmill fund bookplate.

ISBN:

9781536213638

1536213632

OCLC:

1294286004