One of the most approachable and memorable piano works for children is the "Minute" Waltz, by Frederic Chopin.
As we seek to spread a feast of beautiful music before our children, we must not neglect the piano music of Chopin.
Known as the Poet of the Piano, Chopin was one of the defining composers of the Romantic Era.
Learning about the...
Nature is the inspiration for so many beautiful pieces of art and music.
Spring is the perfect time to listen to classical music inspired by birds.
Whether you share these pieces just for their intrinsic musical value or incorporate them into a study of birds in your home, school, or co-op, we think they're a charming addition to any child's...
The story of The Nutcracker provides an array of learning opportunities for children.
It is so much more than the childhood story of the Nutcracker fighting the Mouse King, or being able to recognize The Dance of The Sugarplum Fairy.
The Nutcracker is a classic tale (actually first called "The Nutcracker and The Mouse King" by ETA Hoffman), ...
Raising musical kids can sometimes seem challenging. One of the easiest ways to instill musicality is through LISTENING to music, and one of the easiest ways to introduce your children to Classical music is through GREATClassical music.
These five pieces are guaranteed to have your children asking for MORE. Not only are these pieces staples ...
Fall is the perfect season to include music appreciation in your children's education. The days are growing shorter and chilly weather inspires us to spend more time indoors with cozy activities.
Super Quiet UnInterrupted Listening Time is the perfect way to build a love of great music as well as a habit of attention in children.
We want to...
Music is powerful - especially powerful for children.
If we exclude music from our children's education, we are depriving them of an entire WORLD of experiences, emotions, and creative processes.
Music can help children relate to others, express themselves, and improve reasoning skills. (I could go on and on - there are SO MANY benefits.)
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I teach at a Christian school to very small classes, and both my older group (11-14) and younger group (5-10) loved the amount of options for the Christmas carol listening calendar! Carol of the Bells and O Come, O Come Emmanuel especially led to lots of great discussion about what makes music sound victorious, joyful, and rich. Thank you Mary!
