{"id":4675,"date":"2021-08-01T23:08:20","date_gmt":"2021-08-02T03:08:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/materamabilis.org\/ma\/?page_id=4675"},"modified":"2022-07-08T22:22:55","modified_gmt":"2022-07-09T02:22:55","slug":"music-appreciation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/materamabilis.org\/ma\/subjects\/music-appreciation\/","title":{"rendered":"Music Appreciation – All Levels"},"content":{"rendered":"

Music Appreciation<\/span><\/h2>\n

Music appreciation involves introducing children to beautiful music from great composers.<\/p>\n

For young children birth to age 7, try to make good music a part of the home atmosphere, and also play certain appealing short pieces of classical music to the child more regularly.<\/p>\n

For a description of one way to create a musical atmosphere in the home, see the excellent article Our Relations with Music and Art<\/a> by Mrs. Glover.<\/p>\n

“Do not imagine that you must play down to your little child; as in everything else, give him the very best from the commencement, though you may do well to select simple and melodious compositions with well-marked rhythms. Let your r\u00e9pertoire take a wide range, embracing operas and oratorios, as well as pieces specially written for the piano. I might suggest the March from Faust, the \u201cHarmonious Blacksmith,\u201d Schumann\u2019s Kinderscenen, Mendelssohn\u2019s Songs without Words, the prelude to Act III. of Lohengrin, among many others. Do not, however, bewilder him by too many new things at first, but let him learn to recognize a few, and then gradually extend the list. Next comes the astonishing discovery that the baby has an ear, and can sing and hum the tunes you have played to him, weeks before he can speak. I believe from my personal observation, (and many parents present will bear me out) that most children who have a musical ear and are not tone deaf, can sing before they talk.”<\/p>\n

The article Music Appreciation in the PNEU<\/a> is helpful for getting a more in depth overview of how Music Appreciation came to be included in the PNEU curriculum.<\/p>\n

Additional resource for all levels: Masters of Classical Music, Vols.1-10 (Box Set)<\/a> <\/strong>(Also streaming on Amz Prime)<\/em>–<\/strong> An economical set of 10 CDs, each featuring works by a different composer. Ideal as follow up listening to the Music Masters CDs (Includes Mozart, Bach, Beethoven, Johann Strauss II, Wagner, Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi, Chopin, Schubert, Verdi.).<\/p>\n

Prep Level\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Pre-K and Kinder age<\/span><\/h4>\n
Make music a part of your home environment. Try to “peg” folk songs and instrumental music into your routines. For example, you could play upbeat classical music while the children play in the morning, listen to or sing folk songs in the afternoon, and play quiet classical music during meals.\n

The following are some albums and resources you may find useful for young children.<\/p>\n

Listen, Learn and Grow<\/strong> series from Naxos music<\/p>\n

Listen, Learn and Grow Playtime Imagination<\/a><\/p>\n

Listen , Learn and Grow Vol. 1<\/a><\/p>\n

Music Program\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Making Music Praying Twice<\/a> covers rhythm, world music and instrument types, seasonal folk songs, hymns and songs for the Church liturgical seasons.<\/p>\n

You might want to listen to music from around the world that corresponds to the countries you are learning about in geography.<\/p>\n

Folk Songs:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Go in and Out the Window: An Illustrated Songbook for Children<\/a> or other book of folk songs<\/p>\n

Albums by:<\/p>\n

Elizabeth Mitchell<\/p>\n

Sharon, Lois and Bram<\/p>\n

Raffi (Singable Songs for the Very Young, The Corner Grocery Store)<\/p>\n

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LEVEL 1B<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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Use this year to introduce your child to classical music. Choose from the suggestions for suitable music below, or feel free to add any family favorites.<\/p>\n

Young Person\u2019s Guide to the Orchestra<\/a><\/strong> by Benjamin Britten<\/p>\n

Carnival of the Animals<\/strong><\/a> by Saint-Saens<\/p>\n

Maestro Classics – Carnival of the Animals<\/a><\/p>\n

Carnival of the Animals by Jack Prelutsky<\/a> (book)<\/p>\n

Peter and the Wolf<\/strong><\/a> by Prokofiev<\/p>\n

Sergei Prokofiev on Classics For Kids<\/a> – Overview and 5 short episodes about the composer including one about Peter and the Wolf<\/a> (free)<\/p>\n

Maestro Classics – Peter and the Wolf<\/a><\/p>\n

Peter and the Wolf narrated by Sir Alec Guinness<\/a> on Youtube (KiddieRecordsWeekly)<\/p>\n

Peter and the Wolf (Ladybird book on archive)<\/a><\/p>\n

The Sorcerer\u2019s Apprentice<\/a> by Paul Dukas<\/p>\n

Maestro Classics – The Sorcerer’s Apprentice<\/a><\/p>\n

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Level 1A: <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

The composers for this level are covered by Music Masters Set 1 (Bach, Mozart, Chopin, Schumann\/Greig, Mendelssohn, Schubert)\n

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Level 1A Year One: <\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Term 1: Bach<\/p>\n

The Story of Bach in Words and Music<\/a><\/p>\n

Classics for Kids <\/a>– <\/a>Bach<\/a><\/p>\n

Term 2: Mozart<\/p>\n

The Story of Mozart in Words and Music<\/a><\/p>\n

Classics for Kids <\/a>– <\/a>Mozart<\/a><\/p>\n

Term 3: Chopin<\/p>\n

The Story of Chopin in Words and Music<\/a><\/p>\n

Classics for Kids <\/a>– <\/a>Chopin<\/a><\/p>\n

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Level 1A Year Two: <\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Term 1: Schumann & Grieg<\/p>\n

The Story of Schumann & Grieg in Words and Music<\/a><\/p>\n

Classics for Kids <\/a>– <\/a>Schumann<\/a><\/p>\n

Classics for Kids <\/a>– <\/a>Grieg<\/a><\/p>\n

Term 2: Mendelssohn<\/p>\n

The Story of Mendelssohn In Words And Music<\/a><\/p>\n

Classics for Kids <\/a>– <\/a>Mendelssohn<\/a><\/p>\n

Term 3: Schubert<\/p>\n

The Story of Schubert in Words and Music<\/a><\/p>\n

Classics for Kids <\/a>– <\/a>Schubert<\/a> <\/span><\/p><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n

Level 2<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The composers for this level are covered by Music Masters Set 2.\n

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Level 2 Year 1: <\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Term 1: Handel<\/p>\n

The Story of Handel in Words and Musi<\/a>c<\/a>?<\/a> (<\/u>CD)<\/p>\n

Classics for Kids <\/a>– <\/a>Handel<\/a><\/p>\n

Term 2: Beethoven<\/p>\n

The Story of Beethoven in Words and Musi<\/a>c<\/a>?<\/a>(<\/a>CD)<\/p>\n

Classics for Kids <\/a>– <\/a>Beethoven<\/a><\/p>\n

Term 3: Wagner<\/p>\n

The Story of Wagner in Words and Music<\/a> (CD)<\/p>\n

Classics for Kids <\/a>– <\/a>Wagner (bio only, no audio)<\/a><\/p>\n

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids <\/a>– <\/a>Richard Wagner<\/a><\/p>\n

Classics for Kids <\/a>– <\/a>What’s an Opera? (Verdi shows)<\/a><\/p>\n

Classics for Kids- Famous Instrumental Music from Operas (Verdi show) <\/span><\/p><\/div><\/span>

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Level 2 Year 2:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Term 1: Dvorak:<\/p>\n

The Story of Dvorak in Words and Musi<\/a>c<\/a>?<\/a>(<\/a>CD)<\/p>\n

Classics for Kids <\/a>– <\/a>Dvor\u00e1k<\/a><\/p>\n

Term 2: Haydn:<\/p>\n

The Story of Haydn in Words and Musi<\/a>c<\/a>?<\/a>(<\/a>CD)<\/p>\n

Classics for Kids <\/a>– <\/a>Haydn<\/a><\/p>\n

Term 3: Vivaldi\/Corelli:<\/p>\n

The Story of Vivaldi\/Corelli in Words and Music<\/a> (CD)<\/p>\n

Classics for Kids <\/a>– <\/a>Vivaldi<\/a><\/p>\n

Classics for Kids <\/a>– <\/a>Corelli (biography only, no shows)<\/a> <\/span><\/p><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n

Level 3<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

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The composers for this level are covered by Music Masters set 3.<\/p>\n

Level 3 Year 1: <\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Term 1: Tchaikovsky<\/p>\n

Classics for Kids <\/a>– <\/a>Tchaikovsky<\/a><\/p>\n

Term 2: Brahms<\/p>\n

Classics for Kids <\/a>– <\/a>Brahms<\/a><\/p>\n

Term 3: Strauss<\/p>\n

Classics for Kids <\/a>– <\/a>Johann Strauss<\/a> \u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/span>

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Level 3 Year 2: <\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Term 1: Foster & Sousa<\/p>\n

Classics for Kids <\/a>\u2013<\/a> Stephen Foster (bio only)<\/a><\/p>\n

Stephen Collins Foster <\/a>\u2013<\/a> America\u2019s Bard (WQXR Feature)<\/a><\/p>\n

Classics for Kids <\/a>– <\/a>John Philips Sousa<\/a><\/p>\n

Term 2: Berlioz<\/p>\n

Classics for Kids <\/a>\u2013<\/a> Hector Berlioz (bio only)<\/a><\/p>\n

Term 3: Verdi<\/p>\n

Classics for Kids <\/a>– <\/a>Verdi<\/a> <\/span><\/p><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n

Level 4<\/span><\/h3>\n
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TERM 1: 20th<\/sup> Century British Composers<\/span><\/h4>\n

\u00a0<\/em>SUGGESTED WORKS: <\/em><\/p>\n

Edward Elgar<\/strong> (1857-1934):<\/p>\n

Classics for Kids <\/a>– <\/a>Edward Elgar<\/a><\/p>\n