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Auld, Mary,

How to build an orchestra / by Mary Auld with the musical support of Rachel Leach ; illustrated by Elisa Paganelli ; with an introduction by Sir Simon Rattle ; in association with the London Symphony Orchestra. - London : Wayland, 2020. - 48 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm. + 2 audio discs (digital, stereo ; 12 cm.)

Includes index. "Includes 2 CDs performed by the London Symphony Orchestra" -- Cover.

Meet the conductor -- The auditions -- Strings and bows -- Woodwind colours -- The sound of brass -- Bang! Crash! Percussion! -- And finally... -- Rehearsals -- The big night -- A symphony orchestra -- About the music.

Find out what makes up an orchestra and learn about its different instruments with this beautifully illustrated book, produced in association with the London Symphony Orchestra. This wonderfully illustrated story follows a conductor who is auditioning each instrument for his orchestra. With accompanying CDs and downloadable music, follow our conductor on his journey and discover the beautiful music of an orchestra. With pictograms of a full-size symphony orchestra and information on all of the music featured, as well as a foreword by Sir Simon Rattle, Music Director of the LSO, this is the must-have book on the orchestra and its instruments for children aged 7+.

ISBN: 9781526309839 1526309831

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Orchestra--Juvenile literature.
Orchestral music--Juvenile literature.
Musical instruments--Juvenile literature.
Music--Juvenile literature.

Dewey Class. No.: 784.2