V is for von Trapp
A Musical Family Alphabet

“The hills are alive with the sound of music...”

From the von Trapp home in the Austrian Alps and Maria’s life-changing decision to the Nazi invasion and the music performed today, this alphabet book chronicles the lives of the musical family that inspired The Sound of Music.

Historian and author William Anderson peppers this inspirational story with quotes from members of this well-loved family. A poem introduces each topic, followed by facts relating the real von Trapps to those portrayed in the world’s best-loved musical.

F is for Family of Singers.
Sopranos, altos, a tenor, a bass
joined in daily sing-alongs.
Villa Trapp was fi lled with songs!

“We sang for the joy of singing,” said Maria von Trapp of the family’s hobby. The combination of thei voices—sopranos, altos, a tenor, and a bass—created a family choir. They sang a cappella—no instruments, just their voices.

Illustrator Linda Graves captures the expressions and emotions of the legendary von Trapps through the generations, from their Austrian homeland to Vermont’s Trapp Family Lodge of today.

For more information about the Lodge visit:
www.trappfamily.com