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1	The Story of the Orchestra: Listen While You Learn about the Instruments, the Music and the Composers Who Wrote the Music! more books like this by Robert T Levine, Meredith Hamilton (Illustrator) Eye-catching illustrations and photos, engaging text, and delightful musical selections on the accompanying 70-minute CD lead children on an exciting and educational tour through the instruments and music of the orchestra, and the composers who wrote the music. see all copies from $8.01! new only from $14.42! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Philharmonic Gets Dressed more books like this by Karla Kuskin What do classical musicians do when they're not dressed up and playing beautiful music? This book depicts their transformation from the casualness of daily life to the formality of the stage. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.07! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince and His Orchestra more books like this by Andrea Davis Pinkney, Brian Pinkney (Illustrator) A picture-book biography of the innovative songwriter, jazz musician, and orchestra leader Duke Ellington (1899-1974). Born Edward Kennedy Ellington, he began his career playing piano at parties and cabarets, but eventually became famous enough to perform at such legendary venues as the Cotton Club and Carnegie Hall. Many of his songs, such as ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.20! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	Glenn Miller and his orchestra more books like this by George Thomas Simon } Moonlight Serenade, Sunrise Serenade, Little Brown Jug, In the Mood...These and other memorable tunes endeared Glenn Miller to millions in the Swing Era and all who recall those times. After playing trombone and arranging for leading orchestras of the Dorsey brothers, Ray Noble, Ben Pollack, and Red Nichols, Glenn Miller formed his own "sweet" ... see all copies from $3.00! new only from $7.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	A young person's guide to the orchestra more books like this by Anita Ganeri Benjamin Britten composed "The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra" in 1945, to introduce young people to the instruments of the orchestra. In this new recording by the London Symphony Orchestra, Ben Kingsley guides us through the music, explaining the role of the four "families", then, once each instrument has had its turn, the entire orchestra ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $17.91! \| first editions \| SVS
6	A young person's guide to music more books like this by Neil Ardley This guide is designed to make music accessible and fun. With its combination of book and CD, it provides an interactive guide to the instruments of the orchestra, the music which they play, and the composers and performers whose lives are dedicated to it. An illustrated history time chart section traces composers' lives and works, from the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.99! \| first editions
7	In Concert: Onstage and Offstage with the Boston Symphony Orchestra more books like this by Carl Vigeland A portrait of the Boston Symphony Orchestra during the 1986-1987 season, exploring the motives, emotions and illusions that govern the actions of musicians, conductors and administrators. The reader learns about union problems, sits in on auditions and witnesses the intensity of rehearsals. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $13.28! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
8	A Devil to Play: One Man's Year-Long Quest to Master the Orchestra's Most Difficult Instrument more books like this by Jasper Rees "High Fidelity" meets "Touching the Void" in the improbably heroic adventure of an amateur French horn player who quite literally blows himself back into life again.--Bob Geldof, songer/activist. see all copies from $12.00! new only from $15.33! \| SVS
9	The Red Orchestra more books like this by Gilles Perrault see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.26! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Evenings with the Orchestra more books like this by Hector Berlioz During the performances of fashionable operas in an unidentified but "civilized" town in northern Europe, the musicians (with the exception of the conscientious bass drummer) tell tales, read stories, and exchange gossip to relieve the tedium of the bad music they are paid to perform. In this delightful and now classic narrative written by the ... see all copies from $8.00! new only from $23.75! \| first editions \| SVS
11	America, why I love her. [Sound recording] more books like this by Billy. [from old catalog] Liebert, John Wayne see all copies from $1.99! first editions
12	Those Amazing Musical Instruments! more books like this by Genevieve Helsby, Marin Alsop From the cello to the drums, this book takes readers on a musical tour, with notes on the history, construction, and sounds of the instruments. The interactive CD-ROM includes individual musical samples giving readers an audible example of each instrument. Full color. see all copies from $7.95! new only from $8.95! \| first editions \| SVS
13	Gene Krupa and His Orchestra in Rhythm Romance see all copies from $27.03!
14 view cover	Meet the Orchestra more books like this by Ann Hayes As animals gather together to perform in an evening concert, children are introduced to the instruments of the orchestra. Lyrical descriptions of the instruments accompany illustrations of the animals playing them. This is a Spanish language version of the book. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.49! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Resisting Hitler: Mildred Harnack and the Red Orchestra more books like this by Shareen Blair Brysac Resisting Hitler is a biography of the only American woman to have been executed for treason against Germany during World War II. Mildred Harnack was born in Wisconsin but moved to Germany with her husband in 1929 where she taught American literature. Both Mildred and her husband, Arvid (a professor of philosophy and a native of Gemany), ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $14.47! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	The Sandy Bottom Orchestra more books like this by Garrison Keillor, Jenny Lind Nilsson The first children's novel by the author of "Lake Wobegon Days". Twelve-year-old Rachel's parents have always been a little eccentric, but might their weirdness be rubbing off on her? Is she becoming the town nerd? And what lies ahead during the long, lonely summer in Sandy Bottom? see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
17	The San Francisco Symphony: Music, Maestros & Musicians more books like this by David Schneider, Edo De Waart see all copies from $1.99! new only from $64.16! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	The Planets in Full Score more books like this by Gustav Holst (Composer) Spectacular symphonic suite, scored for large orchestral forces and a wordless chorus, embodies the astrological and mystical qualities of various planets. Only full-size score available. see all copies from $8.89! new only from $10.98! \| SVS
19 view cover	Bravo!: The Philadelphia Orchestra Cookbook II by West Philadelphia Committee, Sam Maitin (Illustrator), Contributors &. Philadelphia Orchestra Written by and for the sophisticated but time-challenged cook, with many Quick, Easy, and Delicious recipes marked "QED". Cover and book design by celebrated artist, Sam Maitin. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
20 view cover	Armchair Conductor: How to Lead a Symphony Orchestra in the Privacy of Your Own Home more books like this by Dan Carlinsky, Ed Goodgold Provides a crash course in conducting, showing would-be conductors: how to stop and start an orchestra, and what to do in-between; what to do if you mess up; why conducting is good for your health; what to do if you lose your baton; and how to pronounce Mstislav Rostropovich. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $83.49!
21 view cover	Orchestra Expressions, Book One Student Edition: Violin more books like this by Kathleen Deberry Brungard, Michael Alexander, Gerald Anderson Orchestra Expressions provides music educators at all levels with easy-to-use, exciting tools to meet daily classroom challenges and bring new vibrancy and depth to teaching music. The lessons were written based on the National Standards for the Arts in Music -- not retro-fitted to the Standards. The program is music literacy-based and satisfies ... see all copies from $7.39! new only from $7.39! \| SVS
22 view cover	Leadership Ensemble: Lessons in Collaborative Management from the World-Famous Conductorless Orchestra more books like this by Harvey Seifter, Peter Economy As the only major orchestra without a conductor, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra is a shining example of a highly effective management style based on collaborative leadership. "Leadership Ensemble" is designed to show business leaders in any industry how to re-create the successful "Orpheus Process" in their own companies by dismantling top-heavy ... see all copies from $3.19! new only from $13.98! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	The Mystery of the Stolen Music more books like this by Gertrude Chandler Warner The Alden children are thrilled when a famous orchestra comes to their town to perform, and when an original Mozart score turns up missing, they solve the mystery of its disappearance. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Composing for the Jazz Orchestra more books like this by William Russo "Although it will be of primary interest to those who are engaged in composition themselves, this] book is also recommended for readers who may wish to gain further insight into just what makes jazz composition so different from traditional approaches."--Malcolm Bessom, "The Music Magazine" see all copies from $11.95! new only from $23.35! \| first editions
25 view cover	Swan Lake and "The Sleeping Beauty": Suites from the Ballets in Full Score more books like this by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky (Composer) A pair of the popular composer's perennial ballet favorites appear together in this convenient compilation of scores, reprinted from authoritative editions. Audiences still thrill to their captivating melodies, magnificent orchestration, and romantic atmosphere. see all copies from $10.83! new only from $16.16!

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