Clap for Classics!

Clap for Classics!

Hosted by: Elizabeth Nixon

Clap for Classics! is a joyful music education podcast for kids ages 2–8. Join Ms. Elizabeth and Forte the Lion as they explore the magic of classical music through singing, movement, storytelling, and playful...

Episodes

28. Vivaldi's "Autumn" Party

Season #3

For this activity you can grab some rhythm sticks, a scarf, and a pillow! We’ll be enjoying Vivaldi’s “Autumn” the whole first movement. I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how much fun you and your kids will...
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27. Beethoven's 5th: a Dragon Story

Season #3

Happy Classical Music Month!  We are sharing one of our very favorite classical music activities with you, Beethoven’s 5th: a Dragon Story.  We made up our own story inspired by the beginning of Beethoven’s 5th...
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26. This Little Light of Mine

Season #2

Today’s podcast features my friend Adeline, and a wonderful song: “This Little Light of Mine”. This little light of mine (tap knees), I’m gonna let it shine, (arms: up down up down) This little light of mine, I’m...
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25. Hi Ho the Rattlin' Bog

Season #2

Today’s podcast is a fast, fun song from the wetlands of Ireland! Grab an egg shaker and get ready to learn “Hi Ho the Rattlin’ Bog” with me and my young friend Calvin.  Grab the free printable that accompanies this...
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24. Row Row Row Your Boat

Season #2

Today’s podcast is short, sweet, and familiar! My friend Evelyn and I share Row Row Row Your Boat with some fun and silliness! Hopefully this sparks your creativity to write some more silly verses. We use our...
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23. A Musical Boat Ride With Handel

Season #2

Today we’ll be listening to and learning about a famous piece of music by George Frideric Handel, part of his iconic "Water Music". Grab some rhythm sticks and the free printable if you’d like to extend the activity...
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22. Gershwin's Rhapsody on Burger and Fries

Season #2

Join Ms. Elizabeth, Wilder, and Riff the Pig as we share a wonderful piece of music from american composer George Gershwin. Grab some rhythm sticks and our free printable to extend this activity. The printable...
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21. Tortuga Concha: call and response song

Season #2

Learn this fun call and response song from El Salvador! Ms. Elizabeth and Abbey will teach a few words in spanish and then introduce a fun way to sing this song Tortuga Concha, it’s time to sing No tengo manos, no...
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20. Familiar Favorites With a Twist

Season #1

If you have rhythm sticks you might want to grab them for this episode. In today’s episode we demonstrate a bunch of fun ways to put a twist on any simple song that you sing with your child.  We hope this will give...
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19. Peter and the Wolf: Meet the Characters

Season #1

Let’s meet the characters and the instruments in Peter and the Wolf.  We take our time and talk about Peter, the Cat and Grandpa to give you a little taste of the fun of this wonderful symphonic fairy tale. Grab 3...
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18. A Happy King, a Busy Hen and a Sleeping Princess

Season #1

In this episode we share 3 activities that come from our Fairy Tale Course inside of our All Access Membership.  Grab a drum and some rhythm sticks and let’s enjoy these musical stories together. Old King Cole: for...
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17. Bo Peep, Black Sheep and Bach: 3 Nursery rhymes and a calm classical piece

Season #1

Click here to grab your free Sheep lesson plan that includes songs and lyrics for the songs we’ve shared, a Mary Had a Little Lamb printable as well as a bunch of extension ideas to keep the learning going beyond the...
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