Ana Smith sits down with the Schoolhouse Symphony, a six-member ensemble that is celebrating 50 years of performing in pre-schools, elementary schools, and middle schools in and around Cincinnati since 1976.
Today, the ensemble is comprised of: Jin Hand, Flute Laura Sabo, Clarinet Lotti
A. Kori Hill If you study classical music, you’ve probably been told to take the edge out of your sound and make it pretty. There is so much classical music […]
They also play their instruments with thimbles on their left hand and bow on the
A. Kori Hill Do you know about the bamboula? It’s a music-dance form whose name comes from the bamboula drum. It developed in Africa and was brought to the United […]
can see how Louis incorporated the polymetric contents of the bamboula: the left hand
A. Kori Hill César Franck was a Belgian composer who achieved great success in France. He wrote for orchestra, organ, chamber groups, and solo instruments. He was best friends with […]
On the one hand, it’s like the piano is trying to get ahead of the violin.
From Dr. Kay Edwards, Miami University 1. Make the experience active: Give students specific things to listen for or do beforehand. This can include students writing down answers to questions […]
to cue the students while the music is playing, usea nonÂverbal cue (such as a hand
How can I help my child benefit from music? There is much research on the benefits of music for a child’s development. Classical music has a positive influence, especially with […]
Those who are in an ensemble can develop discipline, hand-eye coordination, a respect
Carl Orff (1895-1982) was a German composer and educator who developed an innovative and unique approach to music education together with colleagues Dorothee Gunther and her student Gunild Keetman. Orff […]
Approach Guided Listening Teaching Tips Rhythm Symbols and Names Curwen/Glover Hand
Most schools today provide large-group opportunities for students to participate in music ensembles such as band, choir, and orchestra–usually built upon an elementary music curriculum that included learning to sing, […]
For all instruments, is there emphasis on proper playing posture (or hand and body
About Classics For Kids / Frequently Asked Questions Classics for Kids is here to help you learn about classical music and have fun too! Our Story:90.9 WGUC, Cincinnati’s classical music radio […]
classes had been sight-singing with Kodály solfège (do, re, mi, fa, etc.) and hand
Franz Schubert wrote his Marche Militaire for piano four hands — two people playing – Here are some more pieces for piano four hands.
Bands and ParadesNext Classics For Kids Franz Schubert 4: Music for Piano Four Hands
