A beautifully illustrated story bringing to life all that is wonderful about drums and percussion. Created in partnership with, and featuring music downloads by, the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO).
Meet drum and percussion enthusiast, Annie, and join her as she introduces her friend Marco to all the different orchestral percussion instruments. Discover how drums and percussion are made, how they are played and their role within the orchestra. Experience the shimmering, celestial concert at the end of the book.
With panels that offer suggestions for music to listen to and exclusive music to download from the LSO, this is a multi-sensory experience in which to enjoy and learn about drums and percussion. From the creative team behind the award-winning book How to Build an Orchestra.
Mary Auld is a writer of children's information books, working over a broad range of subjects. She has been actively involved in music from an early age, both singing and playing the flute, on an amateur basis. She loves making music in a group, be that in an orchestra or a choir. Whether making music or writing children's books, her aim is to share her enthusiasm and inspire readers. Mary Auld is a pen name for Rachel Cooke, who is an honorary fellow of the English Association, in recognition of her editorial work in children's non-fiction.
Mary Auld
Mary Auld
Mary Auld