Welcome to the Opera - by Carolyn Sloan (Hardcover)

About the Book

"In this interactive book with 12 sound chips, you'll hear the range of human voices--from coloratura soprano to the deep bass baritone. You'll learn the difference between a quintet and a trio. The role of the orchestra. How it all comes together in a big finale. The book tells the story of Mozart's opera The Magic Flute and features full-color illustrations"--

Book Synopsis

From the author of Welcome to the Symphony and Welcome to Jazz, this musical picture book introduces children to opera with 12 sound interactive buttons and an illustrated performance of Mozart's The Magic Flute.

Join three adorable dogs for a performance of Mozart's beloved masterpiece The Magic Flute in this illustrated introduction to opera--with 12 sound buttons! As the story unfolds readers learn about the essential parts of opera--voice parts like soprano and tenor; vocal techniques like recitative and melisma; arias, the orchestra, the chorus, sets, costumes, plot, and more.

Plus, 12 interactive sound buttons let readers hear examples of the musical concepts as they read: a soprano sings a heartfelt aria, a powerful bass sings recitative, and the chorus harmonizes during the dramatic finale!

Welcome to the Opera is the third title in music educator Carolyn Sloan's successful Welcome to... sound chip picture book series that introduces classic musical genres to young readers.

Review Quotes

Every kid will want to see the opera after reading this book! Welcome to the Opera provides the tools and terms to familiarize children with what opera is about, wrapped in a fun, engaging narrative and visual journey that will be music to any arts lover's ears.

--Anthony Roth Costanzo, Grammy-Award winning countertenor, actor, producer, and Metropolitan Opera star

Carolyn Sloan's delightful Welcome to the Opera is precisely that, a warm welcome to opera. With details filling every page, humor, and easy to understand language, this book will be enjoyed by kids and adults alike and it most definitely will inspire them to go see an opera!--Sasha Cooke, Grammy-Award winning International and Metropolitan Opera star

About the Author

Carolyn Sloan is the author of Welcome to the Symphony and Welcome to Jazz. A music educator, songwriter, and musician, she writes music for theater, television, and children. She is also the founder of the online education company, TeachMe TV. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her family.