Follow the sun from sunrise to sunset in this listening lesson. Students will compare and contrast four pieces inspired by the sun. Great for all ages.
Great for Independence Day or Memorial Day. Listen to four pieces written by composers from the United States.
Literature and music are full of memorable villains! Listen to music inspired by villains and make up your own villain character. For Grades 2-5.
What happens when three Billy Goats Gruff run out of food to munch on their mountainside? Will they dare go up against the evil troll, who's blocking the way to a field filled with delicious green grass and sweet clover? See what musical surprises await in the YourClassical Storytime episode The Three Billy Goats Gruff, featuring music from Bedrich Smetana and art by Nancy Carlson!
Welcome to the latest installment of YourClassical Storytime, classic stories with a classical music twist. Today we share our version of The Three Little Pigs, in which our favorite piglets venture out on their own and learn a lesson about planning and doing things well. Oh, and there's a big, bad wolf! Along the way, we'll hear some wonderful melodies by French composer Georges Bizet.
Once upon a time, there was a girl who was no bigger than a thumb – which made her just the right size to be kidnapped by a frog! Find out what happens to her in the wild adventures of Thumbelina, the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, featuring narration by Julie Amacher, music by Maurice Ravel and illustrations by Nancy Carlson.
There once was a hare who loved to brag about his speed. The hare also loved to tease other animals, until one day, when the slowest animal in the forest challenged him to a race. Who won? Find out in The Tortoise and the Hare, the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, featuring music by Alexander Borodin and original illustrations by Nancy Carlson.
When a charapa turtle finds a wooden flute on the Brazilian rainforest floor, she opens up a world of possibilities! But what happens when a curious stranger hears her play? Find out in The Turtle and the Flute, the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, featuring narration by Ines Guanchez, Brazilian music by Heitor Villa-Lobos and other composers, and illustrations by E.J. Thompson.
Children have delighted in the telling of Clement Moore's classic A Visit From St. Nicholas — with its famous opening line, "'Twas the night before Christmas" — for nearly 200 years. We've produced a special version of the beloved tale with timeless classical music that's just right for a cozy story time. And this holiday season, we've added charming illustrations by Nancy Carlson.
Meet Djenane Saint Juste and other vibrant musicians of Afoutayi Dance, Music, and Arts Company as they introduce students to music and dance from the country of Haiti. Enjoy this interactive virtual concert perfect for elementary and middle school.
Border CrosSing is a Twin Cities-based chorale ensemble which makes music that welcomes everyone. Meet Ahmed Anzaldúa, Artistic Director and listen to this wonderful ensemble sing!
Cada año, Classical MPR alcanza a miles de estudiantes alrededor de Minnesota a través del programa Class Notes Concerts. Diseñados para captar la atención e inspirar a estudiantes de educación primaria a través de presentaciones musicales en vivo, estos conciertos ayudan a cultivar habilidades auditivas y permiten que los estudiantes disfruten de la música clásica.
Black musicians have shaped and defined every aspect of American music. This virtual concert offers a small starting place to start investigating some notable Black performers and composers.
Meet some notable women composers who have contributed to classical music over the past 100+ years.
Gaelynn Lea is a violinist and songwriter from Duluth, MN. Meet Gaelynn and learn a little about her disability and how she adjusts to play the violin!
Heliopsis is a musical duo featuring Mikey and Nyttu. Learn about the cello and some percussion instruments in this Class Notes Virtual Concert.
Percussion, Strings, Woodwinds, Brass! These are the four families of instruments. Learn to identify which instrument belongs where in this Virtual Concert featuring a wide variety of Class Notes artists.
Kroehm Duo is a duo, which means two players. “Kroehm” is a mash-up of the players’ last names – Jenny Klukken and Steve Roehm. Learn about mallet instruments and listen to original music by this Class Notes group!
Four different vocal ensembles are featured in this Virtual Concert! Help students practice their role as the audience while listening to vocal music from a variety of cultures! The teacher plays Concert Host in this engaging Virtual Concert!
Harp and flute duo, e(L)ement is made up of Karen Baumgartner and Mallory McHenry. Learn about the harp and flute while listening to this dynamic duo!