orchestra

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orchestra

Cello

2019
Did you know that cellos are some of the biggest string instruments? Most cellos have four strings. Discover more intriguing facts in Cellos, a Musical Instruments book.

Wild symphony

2020
"Travel through the trees and across the seas with Maestro Mouse and his musical friends! Young readers will meet a big blue whale and speedy cheetahs, tiny beetles and graceful swans. Each has a special secret to share. Along the way, you might spot the surprises Maestro Mouse has left for you--a hiding buzzy bee, jumbled letters that spell out clues, and even a coded message to solve! Children and adults can enjoy this . . . picture book as a traditional read-along, or can choose to listen to original musical compositions as they read--one for each animal--with a free interactive smartphone app, which uses augmented reality to play the appropriate song for each page when a phone's camera is held over it"--Provided by publisher.

Meet the orchestra

Colorful illustrations and text describe the features, sounds, and role of each musical instrument in the orchestra.
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The composer is dead

An inspector seeks to solve a murder mystery at the symphony by questioning each of the musical instruments. Includes audio CD.
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Saxophone

Did you know that most saxophones are made of brass? Brass is a type of metal. Discover more intriguing facts in Saxophones, a Musical Instruments book.
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Flute

Did you know that people use their fingers to play the flute? A flute makes a sound when people cover its tone holes with their fingers. Discover more intriguing facts in Flutes, a Musical Instruments book.
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The phantom of the orchestra

2019
"Violet has been chosen to play in the orchestra for a production of Romeo and Juliet in London! The mouselets begin to notice strange things happening during rehearsals. Someone is trying to sabotage the production. Can the Sisters uncover the phantom before the show is ruined?"--Back cover.
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The symphony that was silent

On a class trip to the symphony, James "Gum" Shoo and his friends solve the mystery of the stolen flute.
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Mu?sica!

Discusses the origins and forms of musi, the evolution of musical instruments, and the formation of an orchestra.
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