Summoning the Phoenix: Poems and Prose about Chinese Musical Instruments

by Emily Jiang

A collection of original poems about children learning to play traditional Chinese instruments in preparation for a performance, accompanied by factual information about each instrument.

Every musician knows that learning to play an instrument has its challenges and its rewards. There's the embarrassing first day of rehearsal, but also the joy of making friends in the orchestra. There's dealing with slippery concert dress, or simply...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1885008503
• ISBN13: 9781885008503
• Release Date: April 2014
• Publisher: Shen's Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 10.7" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4