allissa125's review
5.0
A beautifully illustrated glimpse into life in a landfill and the musical beauty that can be found among the trash.
jenmat1197's review
4.0
This is the true story of a little girl who grew up in Cateura, Paraguay, in a landfill. She always wanted to play the violin, but in this part of the world, a violin would cost more than a house. One day, a music teacher named Favio Chavez came to the area. He brought with him the few instruments he had. Not enough to go around, he - and the folks in the landfill - went through the trash and found what they needed to make various instruments. Thus, the Recycled Orchestra was born. The children practiced for hours a day and now they travel the world as an orchestra inspiring everyone.
It is truly amazing what they were able to create out of trash. My parents are music teachers, and I grew up in a world surrounded by expensive instruments, concerts, and full orchestras. When I saw this video for the first time, I was blown away by the sound that came out of the instruments that were made from trash in the landfill. Even my kids, when they watched the children play were astounded.
A wonderful, inspiring tale, it is one for the shelf. For sure. It is beautifully illustrated and well written. This is a story for all ages.
It is truly amazing what they were able to create out of trash. My parents are music teachers, and I grew up in a world surrounded by expensive instruments, concerts, and full orchestras. When I saw this video for the first time, I was blown away by the sound that came out of the instruments that were made from trash in the landfill. Even my kids, when they watched the children play were astounded.
A wonderful, inspiring tale, it is one for the shelf. For sure. It is beautifully illustrated and well written. This is a story for all ages.