Helen Bauer, the author of these 2 books, worked with Bernstein on his Young People's Concerts and adds a timeline, glossary, online resources, recording & reading lists to complete these comprehensive resources. Gr. 4-8
What's included:
- Beethoven for Kids (6350)
The composer is brought to life in the context of his times through story, pictures, and activities. How did personal struggles affect him? How did he relate to other musicians, artists, thinkers, and even the revolutionary Napoleon? Explore musical terms and concepts to appreciate how revolutionary was his own music. Make a model eardrum, sing musical variations, create an opera diorama, play Blind and Bell—a game of Beethoven's time. Gr. 4-8. 130 pp.
Paperback
- Verdi for Kids (6355)
Explore classical opera through the life of Verdi, the king of Italian opera, as you learn opera concepts and terms, opera production, what happens at rehearsals, and opera house history. A great intro to opera for Gr. 4-8, plus fun experiments: singing like a diva making a panpipe, playing bocce ball, sketching costumes & more.
Paperback
