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In a time where children are exposed to music about killing cops and raping women I find it especially important to counter that by listening to classical music of the great composers at home. 
 
This year we will be focusing on one of these fascinating men per term - Johann Sebastian Bach, Antonio Vivaldi and Ludwig van Beethoven.  While we will be learning a bit more about the lives of the composers than we did last year our main goal will still be to foster a love an appreciation for their enchanting music.

Music Activities

 

·        Put on any piece of music and tap out the rhythm.

·        Again, put on any piece of music and dance away.  Use scarves and other props to enhance your dance if you wish.

·        Turn on your child’s favorite song and ask him to draw the music.  This can be fun!

·        Purchase or make instruments and let your child create his own rhythm band.  Some instruments to consider might be:  rhythm sticks, child’s drum set, cymbals, keyboard, maracas, castanets, jingle bells, tambourine etc.

·        Teach your child simple songs and allow him to sing them into a tape recorder.  This can be great fun as well as a wonderful childhood memento.

·        Do double duty by introducing songs that teach the alphabet, numbers, days of the week, months of the year, telephone numbers etc.

·        Vary your music collection inexpensively by using the public library.  With interlibrary loan there are literally thousands of children’s, classical, jazz, ethnic and many other CD’s at your fingertips.

 

Visit Homemade Instruments for tons of great musical instruments that you can make with things from around your house. 

 

Composer Study Resources

 

General Music Appreciation Resources

Johann Sebastian Bach

Antonio Vivaldi

Ludwig van Beethoven

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