Welcome back for our third stop on our world tour — our summer series special calledAround the World with Busy Kids Love Music. With each new episode (new episodes air every 2 weeks), we’ll be traveling to a new destination and learning about that particular place’s folk music. As you listen to each episode, you’ll collect a stamp to add to yourpassportwhile you work your way around the globe and learn about the incredible artists, cultures and communities that have contributed to folk music. Use the links below to download your passport and this episode’s stamp — from ITALY! Links Mentioned in this Episode: Print the Passport Print Your Italy Stamp Peter & the Wolf Music Camp Visit Peru Visit Morocco Musical Samples You’ll Hear in this Episode: Italian Folk Music Arlequin – La Piva dal Carnèr Occitan Folk Song – A l’entrada del temps clar Tarantelas. Luigi Albertini The Best Italian Songs of All Time Music Listening Schedule for Episode 75 I’ve created a YouTube playlist for you that includes five samples of folk music and dancing. You can view the videos I’vecomplied here. Subscribe & Review in iTunes Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, head on over to do that today so you don’t miss an episode.Click here to subscribe in iTunes! If you’re feeling extra magnanimous, I would be really grateful if you left a review over oniTunes, too. Those reviews help other families find my podcast learn more about music.Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what you love about Busy Kids Love Music. Thanks!
Welcome back for our second stop on our world tour — our summer series special calledAround the World with Busy Kids Love Music. With each new episode (new episodes air every 2 weeks), we’ll be traveling to a new destination and learning about that particular place’s folk music. As you listen to each episode, you’ll collect a stamp to add to yourpassportwhile you work your way around the globe and learn about the incredible artists, cultures and communities that have contributed to folk music. Use the links below to download your passport and this episode’s stamp — from MOROCCO! Links Mentioned in this Episode: Print the Passport Print Your Morocco Stamp Busy Kids Do Music Camp Visit Peru Musical Samples You’ll Hear in this Episode: Morocco Chaabi Music Andalusian Classical Music Berber music Ammouri M’barek – Nik Dik Tazwit |Music, Tachlhit ,tamazight, souss , اغنية , امازيغية ,جميلة Laïla Amezian : Les Sheikhs Shikhats & B’net Chaabi Music Listening Schedule for Episode 74 I’ve created a YouTube playlist for you with the music discussed in today’s episode.Click here to listen to it and see some of the Moroccan musicians in action! Subscribe & Review in iTunes Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, head on over to do that today so you don’t miss an episode.Click here to subscribe in iTunes! If you’re feeling extra magnanimous, I would be really grateful if you left a review over oniTunes, too. Those reviews help other families find my podcast learn more about music.Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what you love about Busy Kids Love Music. Thanks!
I am so excited to kick off a special summer series on the podcast today — our second edition ofAround the World with Busy Kids Love Music. With each new episode (new episodes air every 2 weeks), we’ll be traveling to a new destination and learning about that particular place’s folk music. As you listen to each episode, you’ll collect a stamp to add to yourpassportwhile you work your way around the globe and learn about the incredible artists, cultures and communities that have contributed to folk music. Use the links below to download your passport and this episode’s stamp — from PERU! Links Mentioned in this Episode: Print the Passport Print Your Peru Stamp Busy Kids Do Music History Musical Samples You’ll Hear in this Episode: International Folk Festival – MUSIC OF PERU led by Claudia Medina A Taste of Afro-Peruvian Music | Tony Succar Huayno. Music Of Peru Vol. 2 1960-1975 Marinera Norteña Concheperla Music Listening Schedule for Episode 73 I’ve created a YouTube playlist for you with the music discussed in today’s episode.Click here to listen to it and see some of the beautiful dances of the Peruvian people. Subscribe & Review in iTunes Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, head on over to do that today so you don’t miss an episode.Click here to subscribe in iTunes! If you’re feeling extra magnanimous, I would be really grateful if you left a review over oniTunes, too. Those reviews help other families find my podcast learn more about music.Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what you love about Busy Kids Love Music. Thanks!
Have you ever found yourself so deeply moved by a song that you are moved to tears? Have you ever had a terrible day and then your favorite song came on the radio and completely changed your mood? Music has the power to move and inspire us. There have been songs throughout history that stir strong emotions and build group identity, and today we are going to learn about and listen to one such song. Links Mentioned in this Episode Busy Kids Do Music History Children's Book Recommendation Musical Samples You'll Hear in this Episode: Kirk Franklin - Lift Every Voice and Sing The Roxbury Latin Glee Club: Lift Every Voice and Sing Lift Every Voice and Sing | Piano Instrumental Lift Every Voice and Sing with Lyrics "Lift Every Voice and Sing" Music Listening Schedule for Episode 72 I’ve created a YouTube playlist for you with the music discussed in today’s episode along with some other arrangements of the pieces you've heard. Click here to listen to it. Subscribe & Review in iTunes Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, head on over to do that today so you don’t miss an episode.Click here to subscribe in iTunes! If you’re feeling extra magnanimous, I would be really grateful if you left a review over oniTunes, too. Those reviews help other families find my podcast learn more about music.Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what you love about Busy Kids Love Music. Thanks!
We’ve explored many instruments on the podcast (see links to those episodes below), and today, we’re taking a deep dive into the world of the trombone! This instrument requires great skill and precision to play and is a staple for many different musical genres. In this episode, you’ll hear a smattering of some of the ways a trombone can be used as you learn about the construction and history of this versatile instrument. Be sure to check outmy curated playlistto see and hear some fabulous trombonists work their magic! Other Podcast Episodes About Instruments Episode 3: The Flute Episode 7: The Cello Episode 10: The Saxophone Episode 18: The Trumpet Episode 24: All About that [Double] Bass Episode 32: The Piano Episode 52: The Harp Musical Samples You’ll Hear in this Episode: Rimsky Korsakov Trombone Concerto Movement 1: Allegro Vivace Schwob Trombone Ensemble – Apogee Fanfare (Chris Sharpe) Beethoven 5th Symphony, Mov IV (Trombones & Trumpets) J. J. Johnson – Like Someone In Love Music Listening Schedule for Episode 71 I’ve created a YouTube playlist for you with the music discussed in today’s episode along with some other arrangements of the pieces you’ve heard.Click here to listen to it. Subscribe & Review in iTunes Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, head on over to do that today so you don’t miss an episode.Click here to subscribe in iTunes! If you’re feeling extra magnanimous, I would be really grateful if you left a review over oniTunes, too. Those reviews help other families find my podcast learn more about music.Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what you love about Busy Kids Love Music. Thanks!
When it comes to things that have inspired the great works of composers throughout history, we’ve discussed many of these in episodes past. Frombugsto theweather, there is plenty around us to get the creative juices of great artists flowing! Today, we’ll take a look at three pieces that were inspired by the mothers of composers in the past. You’ll find quite the variety of words and styles when it comes to these three compositions! Musical Samples You’ll Hear in this Episode: Empress of Night Op.2, No.3 by Amy Beach Amy Beach – Piano Concerto Augustin Hadelich – Dvořák: “Songs My Mother Taught Me” (with Charles Owen) A. Dvořák: Songs My Mother Taught Me Edith Wiens “Muttertändelei” Richard Strauss Op. 43 Music Listening Schedule for Episode 70 I’ve created a YouTube playlist for you with the music discussed in today’s episode along with some other arrangements of the pieces you’ve heard.Click here to listen to it. Subscribe & Review in iTunes Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, head on over to do that today so you don’t miss an episode.Click here to subscribe in iTunes! If you’re feeling extra magnanimous, I would be really grateful if you left a review over oniTunes, too. Those reviews help other families find my podcast learn more about music.Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what you love about Busy Kids Love Music. Thanks!
We’re finishing up our series on the March King, John Philip Sousa, in today’s episode of Busy Kids Love Music. We’re going to learn all about the official piece of the United States Marine Corps – Semper Fidelis. Links Mentioned in this Episode: Busy Kids Do Piano Membership Busy Moms Do Piano Membership Episode 67: The Life & Music of John Philip Sousa Episode 68: The Stars and Stripes Forever Musical Samples You’ll Hear in this Episode: Semper Fidelis – John Philip Sousa Can you identify the sections of the military march form as you listen to the music above? Subscribe & Review in iTunes Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, head on over to do that today so you don’t miss an episode.Click here to subscribe in iTunes! If you’re feeling extra magnanimous, I would be really grateful if you left a review over oniTunes, too. Those reviews help other families find my podcast learn more about music.Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what you love about Busy Kids Love Music. Thanks!
Let's continue our series on John Philip Sousa today by digging into one of his most famous pieces, "The Stars and Stripes Forever." There is SO MUCH to discuss about this piece! We'll learn the story about how and why he wrote the famous march and we'll also study the structure of a traditional military band march that Sousa left as his legacy. Links Mentioned in this Episode: Free Piano 101 Course Episode 67: The Life & Music of John Philip Sousa Musical Samples You'll Hear in this Episode: Stars and Stripes Forever SOUSA The Stars and Stripes Forever Music Listening Schedule for Episode 68 I've created a YouTube playlist for you with the music discussed in today's episode along with some other arrangements of "The Stars and Stripes Forever." Click here to listen to it. Subscribe & Review in iTunes Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, head on over to do that today so you don’t miss an episode.Click here to subscribe in iTunes! If you’re feeling extra magnanimous, I would be really grateful if you left a review over oniTunes, too. Those reviews help other families find my podcast learn more about music.Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what you love about Busy Kids Love Music. Thanks!
In episodes past, we've learned about composers who've earned titles such as the King of Ragtime (Scott Joplin) or Father of the Symphony (Franz Joseph Haydn). Today we're going to learn about the March King as we kick off a new composer series about American composer John Philip Sousa. Musical Samples You'll Hear in this Episode: SOUSA The Stars and Stripes Forever - "The President's Own" U.S. Marine Band SOUSA Our Flirtation (1880) - "The President's Own" U.S. Marine Band SOUSA Semper Fidelis - "The President's Own" US Marine Band SOUSA Hands Across the Sea (1899) - "The President's Own" United States Marine Band Music Listening Schedule for Episode 67 I've created a YouTube playlist for you with the music discussed in today's episode along with some other arrangements of pieces of ohn Philip Sousa's music. Click here to listen to it. Subscribe & Review in iTunes Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, head on over to do that today so you don’t miss an episode.Click here to subscribe in iTunes! If you’re feeling extra magnanimous, I would be really grateful if you left a review over oniTunes, too. Those reviews help other families find my podcast learn more about music.Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what you love about Busy Kids Love Music. Thanks!
It’s Women’s History Month — so we’re celebrating and learning about a fantastic female composer named Florence B. Price in today’s episode! Her background and training in European classical music with Black church tradition resulted in many unique and incredible masterpieces. Other Episodes to Check Out During Women’s History Month: Episode 15: Fanny Mendelssohn Episode 16: Important Moments for Women in Music History Episode 42: Clara Schumann Musical Samples You’ll Hear in this Episode: Florence B. Price “Adoration” Florence Price – Fantasie Negre (1929) Price: Symphony No. 1 in E Minor – II. Largo, maestoso ‘SWING LOW, SWEET CHARIOT’, from ‘Five Folksongs in Counterpoint | Florence B. Price DSO – My Soul Been Anchored in the Lord – arr. Florence Price, orch. William Henry Curry (Premiere) Music Listening Schedule for Episode 66 I’ve created a YouTube playlist for you with the music discussed in today’s episode along with some other arrangements of pieces of Florence Price’s music.Check it out here. Subscribe & Review in iTunes Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, head on over to do that today so you don’t miss an episode.Click here to subscribe in iTunes! If you’re feeling extra magnanimous, I would be really grateful if you left a review over oniTunes, too. Those reviews help other families find my podcast learn more about music.Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what you love about Busy Kids Love Music. Thanks!