Sharpie Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 My children currently take piano lessons but I'm looking to do a bit more in music history for the next school year. Music is a weak link for me. I'm wondering if there are any dvd's, age appropriate for a 7 y.o. on up, that tell the story of a specific composer and showcase their music. I prefer dvd's as I think it would stick better for one particular child. Even instant watch on Netflix would work. Thoughts, ideas? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 These are CDs, but I think some of them have DVDs as well, but my kids loved loved loved Susan Hammond's Classical Kids series -- Beethoven Lives Upstairs, Mr. Bach Comes to Call, etc. They're really, really good, and I credit them with not only teaching *me* more about classical music, but with introducing my children to classical music, in a gentle way that helped the music stick. Biographical information mixed in with music and a storyline, plenty of voices, very much like listening to a play. My kids also really like the Beethoven's Wig series of CDs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 These are CDs, but I think some of them have DVDs as well, but my kids loved loved loved Susan Hammond's Classical Kids series -- Beethoven Lives Upstairs, Mr. Bach Comes to Call, etc. They're really, really good, and I credit them with not only teaching *me* more about classical music, but with introducing my children to classical music, in a gentle way that helped the music stick. Biographical information mixed in with music and a storyline, plenty of voices, very much like listening to a play. My kids also really like the Beethoven's Wig series of CDs. I was going to suggest these as well. My dd loved them at that age. There are also CDs we listened to in the car with similar stories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 I was going to suggest these as well. My dd loved them at that age. There are also CDs we listened to in the car with similar stories. Yes, they are absolutely lovely! Also, you might want to check out Bernstein young people's concerts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted April 6, 2013 Author Share Posted April 6, 2013 Thank you for the ideas! I'm busy planning next year's music. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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