Kids 12+

Activities for kids over the age of 12.

5 Trailblazing Female Composers Your Children Should Know About

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When asked to name famous composers, most people list off the big names—Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Schumann, Wagner, Tchaikovsky, Chopin, Debussy, Copland, etc. What do these most commonly played, heard, and talked about composers have in common? Aside from being successful composers whose beautiful music has been heard and enjoyed by millions of people around the […]

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4 Online Music Resources for Kids

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When giving children access to screen time, it can be hard to find the right apps or sites for them to use that will be fun and educational. We have some suggestions for websites you can visit that will engage the little ones in your life with music in just about every way, from playing

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4 Pieces of Music to Relieve Stress

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Children can be just as affected as adults by the stress and anxiety around them, whether they are able to put words to it or now. We wanted to create a follow-up to our Music as Stress Management blog post, sharing ways in which music can calm the little ones in your life (and the

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6 Musical Holiday Activities for Children and Families

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No matter what you celebrate, this time of year can come with a lot of stress – what food to cook, who will be coming over and when, what presents to buy, etc. With so many things to focus on, it can be easy to lose sight of the things that really matter, like spending

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5 Winter Scenes in Classical Music

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Winter is upon us, with all of it snowy landscapes and frostbit mornings. For centuries, composers have been inspired by the beauty of the season. From depicting snow-covered trees to portraying the sounds of the frozen tundra, here are five pieces that will remind you of your favorite parts of winter. Check out the Spotify

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Family At-Home Thunderstorm Activity

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Kids of all ages can have fun together when they team up to make an indoor thunderstorm! This activity can be as simple or as complicated as you’d like, taking up just 20 minutes or a couple hours. Start by talking to your kids about thunderstorms. What do they hear? What do they see? What

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Get Outside the Orchestra: 5 Music Activities for Camping with Kids

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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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Outside the Orchestra: Performing Arts Games for Kids

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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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Classical Music 101- 14 Essential First Pieces for Kids

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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. Ludwig van Beethoven- Symphony

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Get Outside the Orchestra: Outdoor Music Games for Kids

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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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Outside the Orchestra: Music Movie Marathon

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There are so many amazing films that bring our love of music to the big screen. From biopics to documentaries, movies can be a great way to teach your children about music in a relaxed atmosphere. Perfect for a rainy day, sick day, or low-key night at home, these are our top kid-friendly movies about

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Professional vs. DIY

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Desafiamos a dos de nuestros músicos profesionales a tocar el famoso Also Sprach Zarathustra en sus instrumentos habituales y luego en versiones de bricolaje de sus instrumentos. Nos encanta cómo esto demuestra que cualquiera puede hacer música en casa, incluso si no tienes ningún instrumento. Professional vs. DIY Haga sus propios instrumentos Percusión De todas

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