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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

37. Holiday episode: Dreidels and Jingle Bells

Season #3

Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas friends! This is our last episode of 2022 and we hope you enjoy making some holiday music with us. Grab a dreidel or spinning top, a scarf, and jingle bells for the 3 activities. I...
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36. Nutcracker Part 2

Season #3

Inside our All Access membership we have a Nutcracker music course for young kids!  It is an immersive experience with Tchaikovsky’s iconic ballet.  You and your kids will be experiencing the story and music of the...
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35. The Nutcracker Part 1

Season #3

For the next 2 weeks we are sharing a sneak peek into our popular Nutcracker course for kids ages 2-8.  You are in for a treat, this music and story and interactive way that we share it with young kids is so much...
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34. I Like Pie!

Season #3

Grab an egg shaker for this episode, if you have one. (Anything that shakes will work!).  Today we are sharing two songs to help us get in the Thanksgiving spirit.   The first song is a twist on a familiar favorite:...
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33. Teapots and Tchaikovsky

Season #3

For this episode you might want to grab a teapot and a scarf or wind wand if you have one. Forte, Charlotte and Ms. Elizabeth share the familiar favorite: “I’m a little teapot” and talk about the musical concepts...
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32. Let's have some pumpkin fun!

Season #3

Forte and I share 3 pumpkin activities, perfect for this time of year. Grab a pumpkin if you have one to use as a drum, and let’s get started!   For information about our All Access Membership for kids ages 2-6 go to...
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31. In the Hall of the Mountain King

Season #3

Elizabeth and Forte share 2 related activities in this episode.  They share the wonderful classical piece, “In the Hall of the Mountain King” by Edvard Grieg, as well as the Mountain King Game that was inspired by the...
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30. Twinkle Twinkle Little Ghost (Learning the difference between major and minor)

Season #3

Grab a scarf if you have one and we’ll learn about and practice hearing the difference between Major and Minor together. Elizabeth and Forte introduce the concept of major and minor by singing a few different songs in...
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29. "Oats, Peas, Beans, and Barley"

Season #3

You’ll need rhythm sticks for this activity. Feel free to use blocks, wooden spoons, or of course just your clapping hands always work as well. Grab the free printable that accompanies this activity at...
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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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