Teaching Resources

These mini works of art, animated and directed by Michael Sporn, prove he is "the poet of animation." His keen ear for music is as sensitive as his artist's eyes and his storyteller's heart.  6 tales about 30 min. ea.

Award-winning series of folktales told by celebrities, with music performed by outstanding musicians and illustrations by well-known artists.

This Emmy Award-winning DVD-ROM, from the Classical Kids series is a favorite with kids and now has interactive games.

The Cheshire Cat leads kids through music and story plus games, puzzle, riddles and an Animated Encyclopedia of Musical Instruments. 

Hear the music and the story, read the composer's biography, play listening games, enjoy musical jigsaws, puzzles and trivia, explore the Animated Encyclopedia of Musical Instruments. Parent's Choice Gold Award. 

Hear the music and the stories, read the composer's biography, play listening games, enjoy musical jigsaws, puzzles and trivia, explore the Animated Encyclopedia of Musical Instruments.

Hear the music and the stories, read the composer's biography, play listening games, enjoy musical jigsaws, puzzles and trivia.

These joyful productions, abridged for the classroom, capture a child's imagination and are a perfect introduction to classical music.

The Music and Lives of 22 Great Composers by Jay Althouse & Judith O'Reilly.

follow Bach's footsteps through Germany. Be an active listener and help Bach find the right melodies, answer trivia questions and solve the musical jigsaw puzzle to complete his new composition. Listen to 15 full performances on the CD.

These are favorites with kids! A youth get to know each composer and his music in each live drama. Perfect to introduce these composers & their music.

One of the Classical Kids series, Mr. Bach visits a modern day Elizabeth as she awkwardly practices his Minuet in G. 

Bach's Fight for Freedom, set in 1717, tells how Bach struggles to follow his dream, which is shared by his 10-year-old assistant Frederick. From the producer of Emmy-Award winning Beethoven Lives Upstairs.

The story of the friendship between composer Georges Bizet and his 12-year-old piano student Michelle, From the producer of the Emmy award-winning Beethoven Lives Upstairs.

Handel rescues a young Dubliner in trouble and the boy returns the favor by lending his golden voice to the first performance of Messiah. From the producer of the Emmy award-winning Beethoven Lives Upstairs.

Johann Strauss, Jr. and Nicholas, a young stable boy, join forces to overcome their individual fears. From the producer of the Emmy award-winning Beethoven Lives Upstairs. 

 A little Italian girl learns that great opera, like friendship, requires nurturing, patience, and time. From the producer of the Emmy award-winning Beethoven Lives Upstairs.

The handsome young pianist and composer has everything—talent, fame, and wealth. From the producer of the Emmy award-winning Beethoven Lives Upstairs.

From the producer of the Emmy award-winning Beethoven Lives Upstairs. In fictionalized story form, each video presents the composer's music in the context of his life.

This documentary blends Copland's life story with his music in interviews, clips, commentary, and music .