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Welcome to the symphony! An illustrated introduction to the world of the orchestra through Beethoven's Symphony No. 5-with nineteen sound buttons that allow children to hear how the different instruments sound, and what different musical concepts mean. Please take your seat. The concert is about to begin! ""An ideal way to introduce children to the magic of music-delightful, charming, wonderfully entertaining, beautifully illustrated.""-Gerard Schwarz, Music Director, the All-Star Orchestra Discover what a symphony is. Who Beethoven was. What happens when a conductor takes the podium and faces of the orchestra. And when you should and shouldn't clap. Here is a unique, interactive introduction to the world of classical music, presenting one of the most famous symphonies ever written, by one the most famous composers who ever lived. With its 19-button sound panel, you'll hear the different parts and voices of the music-the beginning of Symphony No. 5, the melody, the harmony, the sounds made by a violin, a viola, a cello, a double bass, and more. And you can even sing along. Note to parents: The secret to raising a child to love and appreciate classical music isn't a secret at all. You just need to listen with your child and be a willing explorer. Talk about what you hear. Marvel at the sounds. Try to identify the instruments-and have fun with it! WARNING - KEEP BUTTON BATTERIES OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN Swallowing may lead to serious or fatal injury in as little as 2 hours due to chemical burns and potential perforation of the esophagus. Never allow children to replace button batteries of any device. If you suspect your child has swallowed or inserted a button battery immediately call the 24-Hour Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 (Australia) or 0800 764 766 (New Zealand) for fast, expert advice. Regularly examine devices and make sure the battery compartment is correctly secured, e.g. that the screw or other mechanical fastener is tightened. Do not use if the compartment is not secure. Dispose of used button batteries immediately and safely out of reach of children. A battery can still be dangerous even when it can no longer operate the device. Tell others about the risk associated with button batteries and how to keep their children safe.

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An ideal way to introduce children to the magic of music-delightful, charming, wonderfully entertaining, beautifully illustrated. -Gerard Schwarz, Music Director, the All-Star Orchestra Welcome to the Symphony [lives] up to the publisher's promise that children will enjoy it . . . it passed the 4-year-old test with flying colors. - The Washington Post An ideal way to introduce children to the magic of music-delightful, charming, wonderfully entertaining, beautifully illustrated. -Gerard Schwarz, music director, The All-Star Orchestra and music director laureate, Seattle Symphony -- Gerard Schwarz A delight for kids of any age! Educational, fun, a visual and aural treat, this book introduces children to the wonderful world of symphony music. With gorgeous illustrations, clear and straightforward descriptions of the instruments, and interactive buttons that play beautiful Beethoven, this will have your kids dragging you to the symphony! I simply adored it. -Terry Kinney, director, actor, and co-founder of the Steppenwolf Theatre Company. -- Terry Kinney Lively, beautifully written...a charming way to educate the next generation of concert-goers. -Orin O'Brien, double bassist, The New York Philharmonic -- Orin O'Brien This beautiful book appeals on so many levels...The charming illustrations and brilliant musical recordings provide the perfect sensory stimuli, while the text illuminates every question a child might have about the experience in the most natural and satisfying way. -Dorothy Lawson, artistic director, Ethel String Quartet -- Dorothy Lawson An introduction to one of the greatest of all classical works that quite wondrously includes not just words and pictures, but some of the music itself. And to think that the musicians playing the excerpts are young people as well, members of the New York Youth Symphony! What could be more inspiring? -Ted Libbey, author of The NPR Listener's Encyclopedia of Classical Music -- Ted Libbey

An ideal way to introduce children to the magic of music--delightful, charming, wonderfully entertaining, beautifully illustrated. -Gerard Schwarz, music director, The All-Star Orchestra and music director laureate, Seattle Symphony --Gerard Schwarz An introduction to one of the greatest of all classical works that quite wondrously includes not just words and pictures, but some of the music itself. And to think that the musicians playing the excerpts are young people as well, members of the New York Youth Symphony! What could be more inspiring? -Ted Libbey, author of The NPR Listener's Encyclopedia of Classical Music --Ted Libbey This beautiful book appeals on so many levels...The charming illustrations and brilliant musical recordings provide the perfect sensory stimuli, while the text illuminates every question a child might have about the experience in the most natural and satisfying way. -Dorothy Lawson, artistic director, Ethel String Quartet --Dorothy Lawson Lively, beautifully written...a charming way to educate the next generation of concert-goers. -Orin O'Brien, double bassist, The New York Philharmonic --Orin O'Brien A delight for kids of any age! Educational, fun, a visual and aural treat, this book introduces children to the wonderful world of symphony music. With gorgeous illustrations, clear and straightforward descriptions of the instruments, and interactive buttons that play beautiful Beethoven, this will have your kids dragging you to the symphony! I simply adored it. -Terry Kinney, director, actor, and co-founder of the Steppenwolf Theatre Company. --Terry Kinney An ideal way to introduce children to the magic of music delightful, charming, wonderfully entertaining, beautifully illustrated. Gerard Schwarz, music director, The All-Star Orchestra and music director laureate, Seattle Symphony --Gerard Schwarz This beautiful book appeals on so many levels...The charming illustrations and brilliant musical recordings provide the perfect sensory stimuli, while the text illuminates every question a child might have about the experience in the most natural and satisfying way. Dorothy Lawson, artistic director, Ethel String Quartet --Dorothy Lawson Lively, beautifully written a charming way to educate the next generation of concert-goers. Orin O Brien, double bassist, The New York Philharmonic --Orin O Brien

An ideal way to introduce children to the magic of music--delightful, charming, wonderfully entertaining, beautifully illustrated. -Gerard Schwarz, music director, The All-Star Orchestra and music director laureate, Seattle Symphony --Gerard Schwarz An introduction to one of the greatest of all classical works that quite wondrously includes not just words and pictures, but some of the music itself. And to think that the musicians playing the excerpts are young people as well, members of the New York Youth Symphony! What could be more inspiring? -Ted Libbey, author of The NPR Listener's Encyclopedia of Classical Music --Ted Libbey This beautiful book appeals on so many levels...The charming illustrations and brilliant musical recordings provide the perfect sensory stimuli, while the text illuminates every question a child might have about the experience in the most natural and satisfying way. -Dorothy Lawson, artistic director, Ethel String Quartet --Dorothy Lawson Lively, beautifully written...a charming way to educate the next generation of concert-goers. -Orin O'Brien, double bassist, The New York Philharmonic --Orin O'Brien A delight for kids of any age! Educational, fun, a visual and aural treat, this book introduces children to the wonderful world of symphony music. With gorgeous illustrations, clear and straightforward descriptions of the instruments, and interactive buttons that play beautiful Beethoven, this will have your kids dragging you to the symphony! I simply adored it. -Terry Kinney, director, actor, and co-founder of the Steppenwolf Theatre Company. --Terry Kinney

An introduction to one of the greatest of all classical works that quite wondrously includes not just words and pictures, but some of the music itself. And to think that the musicians playing the excerpts are young people as well, members of the New York Youth Symphony! What could be more inspiring? Ted Libbey, author of The NPR Listener's Encyclopedia of Classical Music --Ted Libbey

Author Information

Carolyn Sloan is the author of Welcome to the Symphony and Welcome to Jazz. A music educator, songwriter, and musician, she writes music for theater, television, and children. She the founder of a new online education company, TeachMe TV. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her family. James Williamson is an illustrator, designer, and artist whose work has appeared in The New York Times and numerous children's books. He lives with his wife in Brooklyn, New York.

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