Maestro Mouse and the Mystery of the Missing Baton by Peter W. Barnes and Cheryl Shaw Barnes

People have gathered at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. to enjoy the orchestra conducted by Maestro Mouse, the world's greatest conductor.  His baton, however, is missing and the show cannot go on until it is found.
A few mice children volunteer to search for it and save the day.
Educational Notes for parents and teachers are included in the back concerning the symphony orchestra and the National Symphony Orchestra.
I would use this book before going to D.C. and while learning about the symphony/musical instruments.
Borrowed from the library.
The entire book is told via rhyme!