Editorial Reviews
Review
"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
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 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
Lively, beautifully written, a charming way to educate the next generation of concert-goers. - Orin O’Brien, double bassist, The New York Philharmonic
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
An introduction to one of the greatest classical works that 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
About the Author 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 is 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 resides with his wife in Brooklyn, New York.
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