Bobrow - The Elephant's Secret String Orchestra

Motivate Your Group Class . . . and Delight Their Parents! In the spirit of Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf, New York City composer and violinist Sanchie Bobrin has created a piece of music that children will love to learn and perform. The Elephant’s Secret was composed especially for young string players, with parts that suit various playing levels. Your students will want to perform it over and over! With narration that can be read by teacher, student, or parent, The Elephant’s Secret is the perfect project for any group class planning their seasonal concert. This fun and educational ensemble piece features each member of the bowed string instrument family. It involves a story, which unfolds as the narrator introduces the characters; the Elephant, many monkeys, a hippopotamus, a snake and two songbirds, all portrayed by the instruments of the ensemble. The Elephant has a secret, which he cannot keep to himself. The fun begins when he tells his secret to his best friend, Mr. Monkey, who promises not to tell it to ANYONE. But then, Mr. Monkey goes home to his very nosey wife. Behind the Elephant’s back, the whole forest is making promises not to tell his secret to anyone!