Summer is winding down, the kids have been out of school for what seems like years, and you may be running out of things to do. Never fear: here’s a bunch of fun music-related activities you can do with your kids before sending them back off to their teachers. Make Some Tasty Treats What do […]
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If you’re like many Coloradans, there’s a good chance your family will be spending some quality time this 4th of July weekend enjoying some s’mores around a campfire. Whether you’re venturing out for a weekend in the mountains or pitching a tent in your backyard at home, we’ve put together our top suggestions for making
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We’ve put together some of our favorite activities to cool off, beat the heat, and enjoy some music in the process. We think you and your little ones will have a great time exploring these fun outdoor music activities. Water Balloon Hot Potato This is a super fun twist on the classic kids party game.
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Orchestra music is only part of the vast world of the performing arts. There are many fun and engaging activities your kids can do that are taken from the world of theater, dance, opera, and other art forms. Below are some of our favorite games that contribute to a well-rounded love for and connection to
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There are dozens of musical games you can take outdoors with your kids. Most require little more than some space and a speaker. For more musical games, both online and offline, check out this post. Musical Hide and Seek Help your child improve their listening skills with this simple twist on hide and seek. If
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Music is a great tool for emotional exploration and management. Check out music and activities for the moods below as you explore joy and navigate difficult emotions with your little ones. Check out some orchestra music that makes us happy. Check out some orchestra music that makes us happy. Happiness Activities We think one of
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Teaching Artist Heather Hughes has put together a great list of fun theatre games for us. We’ve included a suggested age range for each game. However, the point of theatre games like this is to get people out of their comfort zone and to become comfortable with being uncomfortable and silly, so you can really
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Percussion Videos Watch as percussionist Peter Cooper tells you about the percussion instruments in the orchestra. Percussion Activities for Babies – Preschool Pom Pom Drum Painting This is a fun activity to involve your littlest ones in both music and art-making at the same time! This tutorial makes drum sticks out of pom-poms and wooden
Let’s go on a scavenger hunt! You can stay in your own home or backyard or go on an even bigger adventure outside. Once you’ve gathered your items, there are so many creative things you can do. Thank you to teaching artist Heather Hughes for working on this fun activity guide with us. Scavenger Hunt
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Watch and Listen Watch as the main character strums, picks, and plunks his way to finding the perfect instrument for him, the piano! Hands-On Piano Activities Paper Piano – Babies to Elementary If you don’t have a piano or keyboard at home, this 2D piano is a great way for young ones to get hands-on.
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Art Party Video We regularly release Virtual Art Parties to help you and your children connect with music and art at home. Virtual Art Parties are the perfect way for kids and adults of any age to let their creativity flow, relax with the calming power of music and art, and find some inner tranquility
Composers throughout history have used their music to tell a story or to imitate sounds that they hear around them. Some of the most common sounds composers have imitated in their music are bird calls. Music from hundreds of years ago all the way to music written today features bird calls played by instruments all
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