Activities for kids ages 6 through 11.
Check out the pieces below written by some very creative conductors and the weird “instruments” they chose to include. If you’d like to hear a playlist of music featuring unique instruments, we have two of them! Here and here. Find a full list of audio playlists, organized by mood and activity, here. Check out the […]
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We’ve put together some great tunes you can play as a festive backdrop to your 4th of July celebrations! On this list, here are some orchestra pops classics (hey 1812 Overture!) as well as some tributes to America’s cultural heritage (West Side Story has amazing music). So pull out your picnic blankets and sunscreen and get ready for some musical fireworks.
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Time to get silly with your family with this fun playlist! This music provides great inspiration for creative dance parties, outdoor family fun, or an upbeat game night. So put on your dancing shoes and let the laughs ensue! For more playlists, check out our online library of themed playlists here. Pytor Ilych Tchaikovsky – The Nutcracker: VII-
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Explore the outdoors with this Spotify playlist. Hear the sounds of animals, of sun-spotted forests, of running brooks, and more. Read on to find out more! Camille Saint-Saens – Carnival of the Animals: L’Elephant Carnival of the Animals is a great piece of music for kids because it’s so easy to hear how the music relates to the animals in the
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Looking for classical music for your rush-hour commute – or for a road trip with the family? We’ve got you covered. One of the biggest challenges about listening to classical music in the car is that it can be so hard to hear the quiet sections (and then when you turn it up to hear
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Musical Games: The Classics From the Activity Guide: Musical Games! Bring back some oldies-but-goodies using the upbeat playlist below. Musical Chairs – You know this classic game. You can play it with a bigger family or a super frenzied version with just a few people. When you stop the music, everyone has to grab a
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At what age can my child start learning an instrument?” Unfortunately, there is no single answer to this question. Every child is unique, and while one child may be ready at just a few years old, another might need to wait until after kindergarten. The best way to tell if your child is ready to
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Program Music Spotify Playlist From the Activity Guide: No-Prep Musical Exploration For activities to go along with this playlist, go to Activity Guide: No-Prep Musical Exploration Find more Spotify playlists here.
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Science-Inspired Music Spotify Playlist From the Activity Guide: STEAM for All Ages For activities to go along with this playlist, go to Activity Guide: STEAM for All Ages Find more Spotify playlists here.
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STEAM for Elementary – Early Middle School Water Whistle Experiment From the Activity Guide: STEAM for All Ages Time to nail down the scientific process using this guided activity packet. You can download the packet and print the worksheet from it or access the printable worksheet directly here. Science-Inspired Playlist Wrap up your scientific exploration
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STEAM for Preschool – Elementary From the Activity Guide: STEAM for All Ages Homemade water xylophones allow kids to hear and see the science of sound in action. Follow this easy tutorial to create your own water xylophone at home. Engage your kids in the scientific process by following these steps: Create your hypothesis: What
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Enrichment Packet: String & Woodwind Families Elementary – Middle School From the Activity Guide: All About the Instruments – String and Woodwind Families Download the packet here. String and Woodwind Family Playlists Now that you’ve learned all about the string and woodwind families of the orchestra, check out our Spotify playlists for each family. Find
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