helena Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 I'm looking for books, recorded performances, animation, CDs, puppetry, websites... anything really. I'm starting to go batty compiling my resource lists for our year of orchestra, ballet and opera. :001_smile: I'd love to hear your suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 We have this that I like for Peter and the wolf http://www.amazon.com/Sergei-Prokofievs-Peter-Wolf-Fully-Orchestrated/dp/0375824308/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1341810653&sr=8-3&keywords=peter+and+the+wolf This is my favorite Nutcracker http://www.amazon.com/The-Nutcracker-Baryshnikov-Kirkland-Charmoli/dp/B0002S6428/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1341810715&sr=8-2&keywords=the+nutcracker Nothing can beat live though. Look around at your local colleges and dance schools at Christmas time for the Nutcracker. Peter and the wolf is usually preformed fairly often too. About every 3 years they will do it in our local kids concert. This is a pretty cool book, they do one for ballet too, but this orchestra one is great. http://www.amazon.com/Story-Orchestra-Listen-Instruments-Composers/dp/1579121489/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1341810879&sr=8-1&keywords=parts+of+the+orchestra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 We have this that I like for Peter and the wolfhttp://www.amazon.com/Sergei-Prokofievs-Peter-Wolf-Fully-Orchestrated/dp/0375824308/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1341810653&sr=8-3&keywords=peter+and+the+wolf This is my favorite Nutcracker http://www.amazon.com/The-Nutcracker-Baryshnikov-Kirkland-Charmoli/dp/B0002S6428/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1341810715&sr=8-2&keywords=the+nutcracker Nothing can beat live though. Look around at your local colleges and dance schools at Christmas time for the Nutcracker. Peter and the wolf is usually preformed fairly often too. About every 3 years they will do it in our local kids concert. This is a pretty cool book, they do one for ballet too, but this orchestra one is great. http://www.amazon.com/Story-Orchestra-Listen-Instruments-Composers/dp/1579121489/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1341810879&sr=8-1&keywords=parts+of+the+orchestra Thank you for the links. I own the orchestra book (we're using it). I was hesitant to get the ballet version though. I wasn't sure if it was as good or if it would be overkill. We try to go every year to see The Nutcracker. :001_wub: We've never read it though... I think it'll be fun and different. But your right, nothing is like a live performance. We'll go for sure this year! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephF Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Here is my blog and a few activities for Peter and the Wolf. http://stephandrandy.blogspot.com/2012/06/peter-and-wolf.html We watched lots of YouTube and the cd I linked is awesome. I found it at my library, then ended up buying one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillehei Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 I love the Disney version of Peter and the Wolf :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AOV Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Maybe this is my own nerdy interest, but we listen to this version, with David Bowie providing narration (we also have a version with Patrick Stewart, which is excellent, too). Here is a guide to Peter and the Wolf, produced by the Westchester Philharmonic; if you Google "Peter and the Wolf" and "guide" or "educational guide", you'll find other similar documents. For a younger child, "Zin Zin Zin, a Violin" is a good picture book introduction to musical instruments (and the composition of groups - duet, trio, octet, etc); there's also a Scholastic/Weston Woods animated version of the book, as well (available through Discovery Education, as well as other resources). I second the recommendation for "The Story of the Orchestra," but would also include this lesser-known book on the history of the instruments themselves (if you/your child is interested), called "The Story of the Incredible Orchestra." When we briefly studied opera, we used this book and this book; I honestly don't remember which I liked more, but I do remember thinking they were a bit above my (less than completely interested) 7 year old son's level. Here are a number of educator guides to well-known operas, from the Met; I would also suggest looking at the education sections of other large cultural institutions' websites for more resources (New York City Ballet; New York Philharmonic; etc). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 Here is my blog and a few activities for Peter and the Wolf.http://stephandrandy.blogspot.com/2012/06/peter-and-wolf.html We watched lots of YouTube and the cd I linked is awesome. I found it at my library, then ended up buying one. Thanks Steph, I found a lot I can use from your links. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 I love the Disney version of Peter and the Wolf :) Me too! It's on our list. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachelpants Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 We have this: http://www.etsy.com/listing/71439180/puppet-theater-pdf-printable-peter-and It is adorable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelli Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 For the Nutcraker portion of our ballet study, we are making nutcracker puppets (Clara, the Nutcracker, Mouse King, Sugar Plum Fairy) and sugar plum candies. We watched a performance of the ballet via Netflix since we did our study in the spring (no live Nutcracker performances then!). It is easy to find the music for the Nutcracker on CD at your local library. DVD's of the performance are usually available. It's fun to read the original story that the ballet was based upon by E.T.A. Hoffman. This picture book version is good as well. I requested both through my library's ILL. We studied Tchaikovsky using the Mike Venezia book and Tchaikovsky Discovers America. I also found these free notebooking pages. We listened to the Nutcracker music CD while working on our notebook pages for Tchaikovsky and the ballet. For the ballet notebooking pages, we wrote out the cast of characters, then described what happened in each act. We did this for all of the ballets we studied. Hopefully some of that was helpful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 We have it on Rhapsody! I'm a big David Bowie fan, I'm so glad you recommended it. :001_smile: I have The Story of the Incredible Orchestra and Sing Me a Story sitting here with my library books. I checked out everything they had. I'll sit down with it today. Sadly, our library doesn't have The Children's Guide to the Opera (I do have another one of her books here though). I love all your links, thanks for taking the time to type it all out. It's appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 We have this: http://www.etsy.com/listing/71439180/puppet-theater-pdf-printable-peter-and It is adorable. That's adorable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 For the Nutcraker portion of our ballet study, we are making nutcracker puppets (Clara, the Nutcracker, Mouse King, Sugar Plum Fairy) and sugar plum candies. We watched a performance of the ballet via Netflix since we did our study in the spring (no live Nutcracker performances then!). It is easy to find the music for the Nutcracker on CD at your local library. DVD's of the performance are usually available. It's fun to read the original story that the ballet was based upon by E.T.A. Hoffman. This picture book version is good as well. I requested both through my library's ILL. We studied Tchaikovsky using the Mike Venezia book and Tchaikovsky Discovers America. I also found these free notebooking pages. We listened to the Nutcracker music CD while working on our notebook pages for Tchaikovsky and the ballet. For the ballet notebooking pages, we wrote out the cast of characters, then described what happened in each act. We did this for all of the ballets we studied. Hopefully some of that was helpful! Very helpful! Thank you Running over to the library right now. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teeniebeenie6 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 (edited) Maestro Classics has a Peter and the Wolf CD and Journey through learning has a lapbook that goes with it. I'm a little embarrassed to mention it but the Barbie Nutcracker movie is really cute. Edited July 9, 2012 by teeniebeenie6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 I love the Disney version of Peter and the Wolf :) Yes. Narrated by the fellow who was Winnie the Pooh. I love his voice for children. For other classical music things, my son loved the Vox Music masters from age 5-7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 Maestro Classics has a Peter and the Wolf CD and Journey through learning has a lapbook that goes with it. I'm a little embarrassed to mention it but the Barbie Nutcracker movie is really cute. I like it too :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My3Munchkins Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 We have this: http://www.etsy.com/listing/71439180/puppet-theater-pdf-printable-peter-and It is adorable. Thanks so much for the recommendation! I just ordered it. I think I may get the Nutcracker, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellesmere Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Peter and the Wolf -- I have the one with Leonard Bernstein. You can listen to one with Sting for free here. It isn't until about 24 minutes in, but the whole thing is worth listening to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted July 14, 2012 Author Share Posted July 14, 2012 Yes. Narrated by the fellow who was Winnie the Pooh. I love his voice for children. For other classical music things, my son loved the Vox Music masters from age 5-7. (returning to this thread a bit late :blush:) Thanks! We've been listening and re-listening to the Vox CDs for years. Your suggestion prompted me to look at Rainbow Resource, and I've found 3 more discs we haven't heard. Yay! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted July 14, 2012 Author Share Posted July 14, 2012 Peter and the Wolf -- I have the one with Leonard Bernstein. You can listen to one with Sting for free here. It isn't until about 24 minutes in, but the whole thing is worth listening to. I'm starting to really appreciate Rhapsody for school time. The Leonard Bernstein album is on there! I'm listening to your second link right now. Very cool website! :001_smile: Thanks for the ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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