Meet the Orchestra: A guide to the instruments of the orchestra through star constellations and Greek myths

By Jonathan E. Peters

Includes 29 FREE music tracks!

Discover the instruments of the orchestra, star constellations, and Greek myths in this unique book by award-winning composer Jonathan Peters. Includes a downloadable music CD, which received a starred review from School Library Journal, and a downloadable teacher's guide for optional classroom use.

Children will enjoy hearing each instrument of the orchestra musically portray the Greek myths associated with various star constellations, culminating in the finale, "The Night Sky," performed by the entire orchestra. Read along or listen to the Greek myths as they are narrated on the downloadable CD. Following each myth are pages containing information on the instruments used to tell the story and interesting facts about the constellations. Delight in over 70 full-color images including photographs of each instrument, illustrations of mythological characters, diagrams of star constellations with star names, and gorgeous pictures of outer space. A truly beautiful book, suitable for all ages!

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1511986697
• ISBN13: 9781511986694
• Release Date: June 2015
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.0" x 10.0"