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- Johann Strauss Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka Op. 214. Great for skipping around to and so good for imaginative movement. I use this one a lot as the kids really love it, especially when they are pretending to be little mice running around in the Clocks And Mice lesson plan!
- Johann Strauss Radetzky March Op 228. An obvious choice for marching, banging on drums and pretending to be a soldier! Unsurprisingly, this one is hugely popular – I use it my Soldiers Lesson Plan.
- Tchaikovsky The Nutcracker Suite Op.79a. Who wouldn’t want to be a sugar plum fairy or march like a tin soldier!? This one offers great variety- so it’s just limited to Christmas but your children might already recognise it if they like the film Elf!
- Camille Saint-Saens Carnival of the Animals. Click here for the music. This is perfect for imaginative movement for slightly older (primary school age) children.
Aug 17, 2019 · Would you like to introduce your children to classical music but you’re not sure where to start? We’ve put together a Spotify playlist of 14 essential pieces of classical music to spark curiosity and inspire your little ones. Read on below to find out more about each piece on the list. Classical Music 101 - First Pieces for Kids. Preview E.
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There are a number of excellent classical music pieces for children to begin with. For younger children, aged around 5-7, Prokofiev’s Peter and The Wolf is an ideal introduction to the instruments of the orchestra. A worthwhile investment is Naxos’ recording with Dame Edna Everage. Narrating the story with her own unique style, she brings a sense o...
Many children of a certain generation will remember Disney’s timeless classic “Fantasia”, a film that was an introduction to classical music for children for that generation, but still immensely enjoyable and worth having. The music from the most famous scene with Mickey Mouse is Dukas’ “Sorcerer’s Apprentice”. Kent Nagano’s album ‘Danse Macabre’ o...
There are a number of other pieces that go in various directions and can initially be sampled selectively, but after repeated listens can be enjoyed as complete performances. Holst’s “The Planets” contains a number of very memorable pieces, perhaps better suitable for children with interest in astronomy. From this cycle, “Mars”, “Mercury” and “Jupi...
Oct 17, 2022 · If you’ve got a children that could use some cultural enrichment, kids who are taking music lessons, if you’re home schooling and would like to broach the subject, or if you are just sick to death of listening to pop on the radio, a crash course in classical music could be for you.
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Dec 17, 2022 · Introduce children to classical music in a fun and entertaining way. Apple Podcasts. RSS link. Most Recent Episodes. December 31, 2022. Ralph Vaughan Williams 5: Winter in Music. It's...
Sep 24, 2015 · Children lack the ability to judge music based solely on societal cues, but rather will choose to like the music for what it is to them. Try one of these simple ways to introduce your kids to classical music and you may be surprised by how well it’s received.
