Themes to Remember: Including Lyrics for Classical Music

by Marjorie Kiel Persons

Book Overview

Themes To Remember, Volume 1 is a 124 page hard bound book with a CD inside the back cover. The product is designed to help anyone {particularly children) to recognize 40 classical music themes, to... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0967599709
• ISBN13: 9780967599700
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Classical Magic
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Love it! Love it! Well worth the money!

I have two boys, ages 4 and 6, and they are always asking to play the cd that goes with this book. Although I haven't used the book much, the cd itself was worth the money. A few days ago, my 6 year old was watching tv and suddenly said, "Hey mom, that was Beethoven's fifth," after hearing the music on a commercial. Each theme plays twice on the cd, one time with lyrics, one time without lyrics, and my boys usually sing along as best as they can. This cd plays at bedtime, in the car, and during the day when we are doing legos or play-doh. I actually have a hard time keeping track of it! The book contains short biographies of each composer, as well as the music for each theme. The combination of the book and cd are an excellent introduction to classical music and appreciation for it. I would highly recommend this book to homeschoolers who wish to add music education to their curriculum as well as to parents and teachers of preschool and elementary children.

Great for young children!

I am an early childhood teacher with experience using Classical Magic in the pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and special needs classroom. It is a exciting way to expose children to classical music. Through lyrics Mrs. Persons has written to classical pieces, young children learn to sing the lyrics and in turn learn the composer and the title of the piece. Parents have come to me in amazment that their 4 or 5 year old can tell the family what piece Bach, Mozart,or Sousa wrote and then proceed to sing it for them! The best part is that the children ask me almost daily, "When are we going to do classical magic?" They love it! I recommend this concept of learning classical music to teachers, parents, and grandparents. Never underestimate the ability of young children!

IT'S ABOUT TIME !!!!

It's about time! Finally an author who found a way to introduce classical music to children on their own terms! My children take violin lessons using the Suzuki method and I am always looking for ways to slip classical music into their lives amongst the Disney tunes and pop-rock groups. It won't be long before your kids start recognizing classical pieces and their composers. If you are a homeschool teacher, this book is a wonderful way to teach your children about classical music. I highly recommend it.

Extraordinary, Fabulous and Fun way to teach children music!

"Themes to Remember" from Classical Magic is an extraordinary and fabulously fun way to teach children (and adults) about classical music. The unique but comprehensive format includes everything you & your children need to get started with the classics. Accompanying CDs offer short musical segments associated with each composer's creations. But it does not stop there! The well-rounded approach includes short and interesting biographies for each composer, child-friendly verses to classical songs, games & art, marching and dance, and musical notations for each theme (for those who play their own music or the beginning musician). Definitions are included for musical terms (sonata, minuet) and unusual words (semper Fidelis). Both Volumes 1 and 2 are highly recommended for teachers, parents, daycares/camps, and others who want to easily expand their children's musical horizons.

Fun and Educational

This book is so wonderful! 1 I am a Music educator and find it very useful with children at home and in schools. A must have!