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THE ORCHESTRA read by Peter Ustinov DVD
Item No: 5888

$29.95

Peter Ustinov reads The Orchestra, the award-winning book and CD by Mark Rubin, illustrated by Alan Daniel, introducing the music and instruments of the classical orchestra to children ages 5 - 12
MARSALIS ON MUSIC Boxed Set of 4 DVDs
Item No: 5889

$115.00

Wynton Marsalis teaches the fundamentals with down-to earth humor, vivid examples (syncopation taught by dribbling a basketball), and a contagious love of music.
ARTISTS' SPECIALS 6-DVD SET
Item No: 6316

$159.00

Discover the life and times of famous artists—Cassatt, Monet, Rembrandt, Degas, Goya, Homer— in these fictionalized episodes based on actual events.
WHAT IS MUSIC? DVD
Item No: 6349

$109.00

Explore the phenomena of sound. Why are some sounds musical and others only noise?
COMPOSERS' & ARTISTS' SPECIALS 12-DVDs Set
Item No: 6359

($318 Value - Save $19)

$299.00

Discover the life and times of famous artists and composers in these fictionalized episodes, overflowing with examples of their art and music.
MUSIC IN TIME SERIES Complete DVD Series
Item No: 8930

$1,599.00

Sir James Galway hosts this comprehensive video survey of Western music. 16-part DVD series, 60 minutes each.
STORY OF THE BLUES DVD
Item No: 5091

$24.95

Archival imagery and performance footage capture the music, the people, and the places that shaped the blues.
ANTHEM: The Story Behind the Star Spangled Banner DVD
Item No: 5152

$19.95

Explore the role of music and patriotism during the War of 1812
HIGH LONESOME: The Story of Bluegrass Music DVD
Item No: 5676

$29.95

Trace the roots and branches of bluegrass in this splendid documentary.
HARLEM RENAISSANCE DVD
Item No: 5906

$24.95

The Music and Rhythms that Started a Cultural Revolution.
BLUES STORY DVD
Item No: 5406

$25.00

PBS documents the migratory history of blues told by the musicians that lived it.
MUSIC OF WILLIAMSBURG DVD
Item No: 5731

$24.95

A reenactment of daily life in colonial America where music was a ritual part. Great for music and history classes!
ORCHESTRA OF EXILES DVD
Item No: 5218

$32.95

The riveting story of the Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra during the time of Hitler.
TRYIN' TO GET HOME: A History of African American Song DVD
Item No: 5106

$39.95

A musical odyssey from slave-era spirituals to contemporary rap, conducted by multi-talented "tour guide" Kerrigan Black.
The CHORUS: A Union of Voices DVD
Item No: 5515

$110.00

This 2-part DVD traces the history of choral music from its beginnings to the present, with many musical examples.
OPERA STORIES 5-DVD Set
Item No: 5203

$49.95

An ideal introduction to the drama, characters and spectacle of opera! Charlton Heston narrates the story from 10 original opera settings, interspersed with excerpts from major opera productions.
BEHIND THE SCENES
Item No: BTS

$46.00

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With humor and imagination, Penn & Teller distill the elements of the arts with the help of Bobby McFerrin, Allen Toussaint, Max Roach, David Parsons, JoAnn Falletta, and Julie Taymor. Highly entertaining and imaginative.
The MUSIC FACTORY
Item No: MFACTORY

$39.95

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In a lively format, with hosts, elem-middle school students, and guest performers, each DVD introduces musical elements and concepts with activities, dramatic skits, demonstrations and experiments.
Reading Rainbow DVD: BARN DANCE
Item No: 8046

$29.95

Barn Dance! by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault is the book to read. LeVar Burton visits a Tennessee hoedown, bluegrass music, and clogging lesson at an authentic barn dance.
Reading Rainbow DVD: BERLIOZ THE BEAR
Item No: 8047

$29.95

Hear the story by Jan Brett. Then go behind the scenes with The Boys Choir of Harlem and visit street musicians in New York.

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