Mary AuldHow to Build an Orchestra
Illustrator: Paganelli, Elisa
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.
1: Meet the Conductor
2: The Auditions
3: Strings and Bows
4: Woodwind Colours
5: The Sound of Brass
6: Bang! Crash! Percussion!
7: And Finally ...
8: Rehearsals
9: The Big Night
10: A Symphony Orchestra
11: About the Music
12: Glossary
13: Index
