Travel through the trees and across the seas with Maestro Mouse and his musical friends! Young readers will meet a big blue whale and speedy cheetahs, tiny beetles and graceful swans. Each has a special secret to share.
Along the way, you might spot the surprises Maestro Mouse has left for you - a hiding buzzy bee, jumbled letters that spell out clues, and even a coded message to solve!
This event is free with registration. Seating is limited, so advance registration is encouraged.
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Program Notes
DAN BROWN
Born June 22, 1964, in Exeter, NH
Wild Symphony (2020)
Long before I wrote stories . . . I wrote music.
My parents were both musicians and teachers, and I grew up practicing classical piano, singing in choirs, and attending LOTS of concerts. Music was a secret sanctuary for me as a child. It calmed me when I felt frustrated, was a trusted friend when I felt lonely, helped me express my joy when I was happy, and, best of all, sparked my creativity and imagination. Even now, I play piano every day— usually after I finish a long day of writing.
Music is a kind of storytelling, and the twenty-one orchestral movements in Wild Symphony combined with their accompanying poems and illustrations—all work together (like a code, of sorts!) to tell a story . . . and reveal a funny or interesting side of an animal’s personality. If you listen carefully, you might be able to find each animal hiding in the music. Even better, every animal in this book will share with you a simple moral . . . a fun collection of “secrets to life” that will help you on your way.
I hope you have as much fun experiencing Wild Symphony as I had creating it.
Sincerely,
Dan