The Animal Orchestra Plays Mozart- Usborne Musical Books

Synopsis

Children can discover the magic of Mozart by pressing the buttons in this enchanting sound book. The animal orchestra travel through the forest playing five different pieces of Mozart's music and telling the other animals a little bit about the extraordinary man who wrote them. The beautiful illustrations and spellbinding music are a perfect introduction to one of the greatest composers of all time.

Summary

This delightful book titled The Animal Orchestra Plays Mozart – Usborne Musical Books was written by the authors Richard Johnson and typeset by Christopher Jos. This story transports readers to the animal kingdom with characters such as sheet-music-playing roosters, tuba-playing bears, and flute-blowing foxes. It is an introduction to the world of classical music, with humorous characters who show children the basics of music theory.

In the book, we are introduced to the conductor of the orchestra, a big elephant, and the guards of the orchestra, warthogs. The conductor of the orchestra explains the rules of the orchestra and how each animal should play their instruments. Then the animals start playing their musical instruments and the conductor leads them in playing Mozart's 'Eine Kleine Nachtmusik', together.

The chapter continues as the conductor explains the ground rules, such as that everyone should remain in sync, and that each animal is given a chance to rest when needed. The conductor then instructs the orchestra how to play the beginning of the piece, and asks the lead instruments, the roosters, to play the melody. As the piece progresses, the animals take turns playing the different parts of the piece and the conductor ensures that they all stay in sync.

Later, the conductor demonstrates how to conduct an orchestral piece. He uses his baton to direct the orchestra, conducting different musical sections and emphasizing certain notes. All the while, he encourages the animals to show their musicality. Finally, the piece comes to an end, with all the animals playing together to finish the piece.

At the end of the chapter, the animals congratulate themselves on a successful performance and enjoy a tasty feast afterwards. The conductor encourages them to continue practicing their instruments and reminds them that regular practice is essential.

This book is a wonderful introduction to music theory for young children, teaching them about how to play in an orchestra and the importance of practice. Through the humorous characters and easy-to-follow instructions, this book encourages children to explore the world of music and classical pieces such as Mozart's 'Eine Kleine Nachtmusik'. The characters also provide a good reminder that anyone can have a great time playing music, just like the animals in this story.