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Clap for Classics!

Clap for Classics!

Hosted by: Elizabeth Nixon

Clap for Classics! is a music education podcast for kids ages 2-8. Join Ms. Elizabeth and Forte the Lion while we sing, move our bodies, learn about great classical music and more! Toddlers, preschoolers,...

Episodes

8. Pots and Pans Percussion

Season #1

Join Ms. Elizabeth and Forte as we use pots and pans and kitchen utensils to make music! We begin the episode by gathering some kitchen items to use as percussion instruments. Gather a variety of sizes and materials:...
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7. Get To Know The String Family

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Let’s learn about the string family of the orchestra! We will meet each member of the string family, learn about how the instruments make sound, and hear a beautiful example of each instrument from our professional...
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6. Black History Month: a musical celebration

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It is February, and it is Black History Month! Today we’re sharing music we love by black artists of the 20th century. 1. Hello, by Ella Jenkins Hello hello hello and how are you I’m fine I’m fine and I hope that you...
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5. Love Songs for Little Ones

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This is an episode with love songs for our little ones. We include one folk song, one Clap for Classics! original song, and the beautiful Waltz from Tchaikovsky's ballet, Sleeping Beauty. Love Somebody This is an...
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4. Nursery Rhymes with Presto and Adagio

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Join Ms. Elizabeth and Forte the Lion while they share two favorite nursery rhyme activities and two movements from Bizet’s Jeux D’Enfants or Children’s Games. We begin by practicing steady beat and learning 1,2,...
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3. What Kind of Bird are You?: A Peter and the Wolf Sneak Peek

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Today we’re sharing a tiny peek into one of our very favorite classical pieces, Peter and the Wolf! We will meet the bird and the duck and learn about the flute and the oboe (the instruments that represent those...
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2. The Cuckoo and a Quiet Cat

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FIRST! We’ve got a free printable that you might want to grab for your little one to use to play with while listening to this episode. There are images of the two instruments we’ll be listening to as well as a visual...
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1. Let's Make Forte Sounds Together!

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Forte the Lion takes center stage in this episode while we learn about the musical term of Forte. We’ll also practice keeping a steady beat, so be sure to grab something to drum on if you can, you can also just tap...
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0. Introducing.... a brand new music podcast for young kids!

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Join Ms. Elizabeth and her sidekick Forte the Lion as they share what to expect from this podcast! Here you'll find engaging and educational music activities for young kids ages 2-6. During each episode you and your...
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