The Story of the Incredible Orchestra: An introduction to musical instruments and the symphony orchestra by Bruce Koscielniak, ill. Boston: Houghton Mifflin                          Company, 2000.

ISBN: 0395960525

Media: ink and watercolor

This is a history of the symphony orchestra and how instruments used in an orchestra have evolved.  The book begins with Giovanni Gabrieli's, Sacrae Symphoniae and chronicles the various advances in music instruments and styles of composing.

Literary Devices: sophisticated language

Curriculum Connection: This book is appropriate for teaching music history and the evolution of musical instruments from approximately the 1600's to modern day.  Students will learn about the different types of violins, oboes, crook horns and brass instruments.  Useful for grades 5-12.  Music history

Rating: 4Q/4P

Wess Garcia, July 2009