Synopses & Reviews
Review
'\"Informed and lively, Koscielniak\'s fact-filled excursion through music history is just the ticket for budding musicians and music-lovers at large.\"'
Review
'\"A fine complement to music-education programs.\"'
Review
'"A shining tool for adults to share with children who enjoy music and want to know more."'
Review
"Informed and lively, Koscielniak's fact-filled excursion through music history is just the ticket for budding musicians and music-lovers at large." Publishers Weekly, Starred
"A fine complement to music-education programs."
School Library Journal
and#147;A shining tool for adults to share with children who enjoy music and want to know more.and#8221; Booklist, ALA
Synopsis
Have you ever seen an orchestra perform and wondered about all those different instruments? In this fact-filled, entertaining picture book, Bruce Koscielniak gives us a lively look at the history of the orchestra and the instruments in it. From the and#147;tooter, strings, and beatersand#8221; of the 1600s to the keyboard synthesizers of today, this playful exploration follows the development and trends of musical instruments over the last four hundred years. A perfect and joyous celebration for anyone who loves music.
About the Author
Bruce Koscielniak is the author and illustrator of several books for children; he is also a musician who has played the violin and jazz guitar for many years. He lives in the Berkshires region of Massachusetts.