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OVERVIEW
Fun with Composers’ unique, interactive approach brings
classical music to life! Let the power of storytelling draw
children into the intriguing world of classical music! Fun
with Composers brings classical music from what can seem to
children like a complicated, mysterious form to one that is
completely child-centered and fascinating!
Dancing Bugs, Ringmasters and Secret Agents are just a few of
the fascinating characters unveiled in this unique union of
story and song. The approach nurtures the many ways which
children learn, providing fun visuals, imaginative stories,
and many opportunities for creative improvisation. Fun with
Composers promotes creativity by encouraging the child to
create fun, imaginative characters and bring them to life
through drama, song, creative movement and instrumental play.
This interactive approach caters to the many different needs
of children, allowing every child to participate and feel
successful.
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 TEACHER'S
GUIDES
Fun with Composers captivates children's imaginations
through an interactive approach to classical music.
Magical Chefs, Snobby Pears, and Sea Creatures are
discovered in the music of Camille Saint-Saens, Grieg, and
other greats! This Orff-based approach makes orchestral
works spring to life as children sing, dance, act, and
move to the music.
The flexible guides are easy to integrate into a
curriculum, providing teachers with a wide range of
themes, music, and composers to choose from. Teachers have
always been fascinated by how easy it is to adapt our
lessons to any grade level. Music and concepts have been
creatively woven into the lessons to keep the emphasis on
imaginative fun!
Fun with Composers is truly teacher friendly. Reproducible
composer images, biographies, music maps, and activity
pages are designed to enrich the child's experience. Nine
exciting classical selections are introduced, providing
teachers with over 27 detailed lesson plans - well over a
year's worth of classical music materials! The guides
provide teachers with a classical music supplement that
enriches any program. The Guide includes: A CD with
fun-filled lyrics as well as an authentic orchestral
recording of each selection & a DVD featuring key teaching
strategies and the final performance of each selection.
Teacher's Guides (Book + CD &
DVD): (Ages 3-6) & (Ages 7-12)
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"JUST FOR KIDS"
GUIDES
Composer images and stories, music maps, activity pages,
intriguing stories and much more! "Just for Kids" is a simple
"take-home" version of the Teacher Guides, designed with the
child in mind. Parents will be thrilled with the simple guided
activities provided, making it possible for their child to
sing, dance, act, and play along with the music of Mozart,
Brahms, Grieg, Strauss and other great composers. A wonderful
way for parents to introduce their child to classical music in
a fun, dynamic and very user-friendly way.
The CDs include fun-filled lyrics that help parents guide
their children through the child-centered music maps.
Squiggles, dots, and fun pictures are arranged to present the
music in an organized, sequential manner. Who would have ever
dreamed that a child could follow along to the sophisticated
music of Mozart with such ease! An authentic, orchestral
recording of each selection is also provided so that children
can appreciate and enjoy the music as it was originally
intended. Parents who have employed these guides will be
amazed at how their child's imagination takes flight while
listening to these orchestral works. Classical music truly
acquires a whole new identity through the eyes of the child! "
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for Kids" Guides (Book + CD): (Ages 3-6) & (Ages 7-12) |
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WHO IS "FUN WITH COMPOSERS" PERFECT FOR?
• Children of all levels of ability
(ideal for ages 3-12)
• Music teachers
• Classroom teachers
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• Substitute teachers
• ESL teachers
• Homeschooling parents
• Resource teachers |
• Music therapists
• Daycares
• Churches
• Anyone who loves music!
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Just for Kids (Ages 3-6) and (7-12)
 Fun
with Composers’ Just for Kids brings the great classics to
life! The power of storytelling will draw children into the
intriguing world of classical music. Dancing bugs,
ringmasters, and snobby pears are just a few of the
fascinating characters unveiled in this unique union of story
and song. Children will sing, dance, act, and play to music of
Strauss, Mozart, and other greats!
This book includes composer images and stories, music maps,
activity pages, intriguing stories, and guided activities.
Parents will be thrilled with the simple, guided activities
that make it possible for them to help their child sing,
dance, act, and play along with the CD. The activities are
easy to follow and may be adapted to suit the child’s age,
needs, and abilities. They even promote creative role playing
and encourage social interaction with family and friends!
Teacher Guide (Ages 3-6) and (Ages 7-12).
Fun with Composers brings the great classics to life! The
power of storytelling will draw children into the intriguing
world of classical music. Secret agents, rattling skeletons,
and dancing knights are just a few of the fascinating
characters unveiled in this unique union of story and song.
Children will sing, dance, act, and play to music of Strauss,
Mozart, and other greats!
These flexible guides are geared to accommodate curricula for
children aged 7-12, giving teachers the freedom to select from
a wide range of themes, music, and composer. Music and
concepts have been carefully selected to suit the
developmental age and skill levels of the child.
Detailed lesson plans, reproducible pages, a CD (with lyrics
sung over the music and the orchestra recording) as well as a
DVD of these lessons being instructed make it possible for a
teacher with little or no music background to teach the guide
successfully. Absolutely fullproof!
Fun with Composers may be implemented in whole or in part, and
may be adapted to reflect the teacher’s own style. If a
teacher chooses to utilize the guide fully, children can
experience up to 27 classical lessons over the course of the
year.
These guides are designed to enrich a curriculum and nurture
the many ways in which children learn. The lessons are
sequential, each beginning with an introduction to the
composer. Stories, music, movement, and instrumental play are
then woven into subsequent lessons. Although non-pitched
percussion instruments enhance the child’s learning
experience, they are not essential to teach the lessons.
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TESTIMONIALS
“This series
provides educators, both music specialist and classroom
teacher alike, with a rich resource that stimulates
children of all ages to become excited about the treasure
that is classical music. I am delighted that students are
encouraged to share with family and friends their
knowledge about the classics through reproducible,
take-home materials.”
- Ruth Wiwchar, Consultant for Elementary Music
Education in Pembina Trail School Division Artistic
Director of the Honour Choir Program, Pembina Trail's
Voices
"I am a mother of two and a I have taught Montessori
preschool/kindergarten for the past 13 years. I am so
excited about the "Fun With Composers" curriculum and have
had great success with implementing it in my classroom and
also with my own children. The stories and activities are
fun, creative and definitely capture a child's attention
and imagination! It is a wonderful way to introduce
children to classical music in a fun, simple, dynamic
manner that is extremely user-friendly! I would recommend
this program to all teachers and parents alike. Thank-you
for enriching my classroom and helping to instill in both
my daughters an appreciation for classical music!"
- Bree Van Nes, Montessori Teacher Trainer, Montessori
Preschool/Kindergarten Teacher
"Thank you, for your vision & your talent for teaching,
for your determination in helping our children create such
powerful music together. Never 'let your bar drop' - our
children have learned so much more than just music through
you. You've taught them to reach for those high ideals, &
with energy, teamwork, & perserverance, they'll attain
them! I only wish sarah might have had more time with
you... Thank you!"
- Barbara Wells , Teacher/Parent
"We are taking figurative pen in hand to commend Mlle. D.
Ziolkoski for this past year's work. She was our son's
music teacher. James says Mlle. D. Ziolkoski makes music
fun to learn. Our son has simply blossomed musically under
this woman's teaching, Mlle D. Ziolkoski's persona exudes
music and she is able to transfer this energy to her
students. She is Ecole Robert Browning's musical
treasure."
- Scott and Karen Edwards, Parents
"I teach at Children's House Montessori School, a school
for children 2˝ to 5 years of age. I am responsible for
the music program. Recently, I did a few lessons using
your listening exercise for the Tritsch-Tratsch Polka. The
children loved it! I told them that another teacher had
made this lesson up. They felt that we should let you know
how much we enjoyed it. Hence, the pictures in this
envelope. Thanks again for sharing such a marvelous
lesson"
- Kathy Pankrat, Music Program Director, Childen's
House Montessori School |
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