Or this post could be titled, “Reason #47 Why I Love Piano Safari!” 🙂 When Alyssa first began piano lessons last fall we tried some simple improvisation activities, but she was reluctant to play anything without knowing that it was the “right” notes. As we’ve worked through my all-time favorite piano method – Piano Safari […]
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Friday Film Find
Thanks to Amanda West for sending me the link to this cool film produced by cdzamusic.com! Be sure to check out the selection of other fun projects they’ve produced! HT: The Kids Should See This
Review and Giveaway of Jumpin Jazz Kids
If the vivid colors of the website aren’t enough to draw you in, then surely the energetic music by renowned Jazz musicians will do the trick! This fun, high quality CD could easily be considered the modern day Jazz equivalent of Saint-Saens’ imaginative Carnival of the Animals. Grammy Nominee for Best Children’s Album of the […]
Fun Friday Film
A bit of beauty for your day:
Billy and the Carnival
The Young People’s Concert series put on by our Wichita Symphony Orchestra featured Billy and the Carnival this fall. I had never heard the piece before, but it’s a wonderful, fun musical work! Here’s an excerpt from the concert this morning:
Carnegie Hall Live 2012-2013 Season Begins Tonight
Interested in catching a Carnegie Hall concert but can’t quite make the trip to New York City for the occasion? No problem! After last year’s success, Carnegie Hall Live returns this year so that you can listen to twelve world class concerts from the comfort of your own home. Enjoy the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s performance […]