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Read the story The Heart of New York.
Music was at the heart of New York City. Whether listening to a street performer or hearing the cacophony of taxi horns, visitors and residents
could feel the city's thythm Pedro was a New Yorker who loved to dance to the music of the city. He stomped out a beat with his feet clapped a
tychm with his hands and sang as he waited for the subway. Often Pedro listened to street musicians performing on guitars, saxophones, or
drums and wished that he could play a musical instrument
One day, Pedro learned that Carnegie Hall, a famous venue for musicians, was holding student concerts. Children would spend the year learning
about instruments, orchestras, and how to play the recorder. Then they would perform in a massive concert at Carnegie Hall. Pedro was beside
himself with excitement as he realized that his ambitious dream would come true!
Pedro's father registered him in the program and Pedro began to practice the recorder every day. At first, Pedro found the recorder very
cholenging to learn. He kepe blowing too hard which made the recorder squeak and he kept forgetting where to place his fingers. After one
practice session Pedro slammed down his instrumentand dashed to his room. When his father arrived, Pedro explained that the recorder was
too onerous so he had reversed his decision and would not be participating in the concert after all. Pedro's father lowered himself onto Pedro's
bed looking troubled
Yew how excited you were about playing at Carnegie Hall" Pedro's father said it's an amazing opportunity, and I would hate for you to give
secause the recorder is hard to learn in life, many things are difficult but you won't know all that you are capable of unless you try. Right
you need to keep on trying and eventually, it will get easier
was not happy about his father's advice because quitting was easier than trying, but he agreed to continue practicing. After weeks of
practice. Pedro began to notice a difference. He was able to play the low notes without squealing, and his fingers knew which positions they
needed to be in to make each note. Playing the recorder became fun
At the end of the year, Pedro proudly took his place at Carnegie Hall beside other young musicians. When the conductor lifted his baton Pedro
raised ha recorder to his mouth along with hundreds of other students. As the orchestra began to play. Pedro heard his recorder join with the
others to create a beautiful melody. There in Carnegie Hall Pedro felt the heartbeat of New York
What is the theme of The Heartbeat of New York
Playing any type of instrument can be rather difficult
you never give up your dreams can come true
When you play the recorder, you will hear squeaks.
Music has the power to encourage others to dream