Raising the Roof
Jack Pepper
Illustrated by Michele Bruttomesso
Ages 9 to 12
06 June 2024Imprint: Templar Books
Synopsis
Composer and broadcaster Jack Pepper introduces the world of classical music - and its colourful characters - as you've never seen it before... LET'S ROCK!
Take a tour of musical history, and learn your timbre from your tempo, your tuba from your cello and your symphony from your concerto. Rub shoulders with 20 great composers - including child prodigy Mozart, pioneering musician Florence Price and film score composer Hans Zimmer - and find out what it really takes to write a timeless classical hit!
Listen as you read, using the playlist inside, with over 40 classical pieces covering 1,000 years of music. The story doesn't stop here, as Classical continues to influence music today and future sounds.
Informal, funny and written with infectious enthusiasm, this book is sure to inspire the budding composer in every reader and open up this dazzling world of music to new fans.
Take a tour of musical history, and learn your timbre from your tempo, your tuba from your cello and your symphony from your concerto. Rub shoulders with 20 great composers - including child prodigy Mozart, pioneering musician Florence Price and film score composer Hans Zimmer - and find out what it really takes to write a timeless classical hit!
Listen as you read, using the playlist inside, with over 40 classical pieces covering 1,000 years of music. The story doesn't stop here, as Classical continues to influence music today and future sounds.
Informal, funny and written with infectious enthusiasm, this book is sure to inspire the budding composer in every reader and open up this dazzling world of music to new fans.
Details
06 June 202480 pages
9781787419285Imprint: Templar Books
Reviews
Discover the dazzling world of classical tunes and awesome orchestras!First News
Ideal for budding musicians this book offers a short history of classical music.Books For Keeps
Well written and attractively presented this is a valuable addition to any library and a great read for young readers, not just those already musically-minded, but those who may find in this book a source of inspiration.Armadillo Magazine
This wonderful book explores the richness of classical music, documenting 20 world famous classical rockstars [...] This book is written in bite-size, accessible chunks, and the eye-catching illustrations by Michelle Bruttomesso really help to bring a topic which some might consider 'old fashioned', into the twenty-first century.The School Librarian