Symphony for a broken orchestra : how Philadelphia collected sounds to save music
(2022)

Nonfiction

eVideo

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PUBLISHED
[United States] : Dreamscape Media, 2022
Made available through hoopla
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1 online resource (1 video file (approximately 11 min.)) : sd., col

ISBN/ISSN
MWT15738258, 15738258
LANGUAGE
English
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Directed by Andy T. Jones

Narrated by Tyla Collier and Robert Blackson

The schools of Philadelphia were filling up with broken violins, drums, pianos, and more, making it difficult for students to learn to play. This sparked an idea for a symphony, played entirely with the broken instruments, that would raise funds to repair the instruments themselves. Musicians young and old volunteered, and their captivating performance showed that even something broken can sing - and that great music is always possible with a bit of inventiveness and improvisation. Based on real events, this inspiring story introduces young viewers to a range of instruments as it celebrates a community coming together to make a joyful, meaningful noise

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Mode of access: World Wide Web

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