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Music. Share your sounds. Hear what's happening on the internet. In 30 Seconds. Classical Music, Youth & Social Change. (Post by MARILYN PRICE-MITCHELL) Henry Wadsworth Longfellow once said, “Music is the universal language of mankind.”

Classical Music, Youth & Social Change

If you are a musician or one at heart, you probably know that something magical exists between the notes that connect us to others despite our differing cultures, religions, or political preferences. In fact, research shows a great deal about music that benefits all of us and particularly how it contributes to the development of children and adolescents. According to the research article, Childhood Music Lessons May Provide Lifelong Boost in Brain Functioning, music lessons can pay off for decades, even for those who no longer play instruments. Music keeps the mind sharp, serving as a challenging cognitive exercise. Research also supports how music nurtures children’s success at school and in life. Research clearly demonstrates that music training is correlated with higher academic performance and increased internal strengths in children. How Do You Introduce Classical Music To Kids? : Deceptive Cadence. Hide captionThis lad looks less than enthused about classical music.

How Do You Introduce Classical Music To Kids? : Deceptive Cadence

(Actually, it's a very young Nigel Kennedy, captured by a cameraman in 1964.) Erich Auerbach/Getty Images This lad looks less than enthused about classical music. (Actually, it's a very young Nigel Kennedy, captured by a cameraman in 1964.) It was early afternoon on a sunny Saturday. "Are we there yet? " "What's this about? " "I wanna go see it! " Admittedly, the Ring isn't quite appropriate for a less-than-mature audience, what with its murders and incest and whatnot. We've invited some notable artists, including soprano Christine Brewer, pianists Leif Ove Andsnes and Orli Shaham and conductor Marin Alsop to weigh in on this topic this week.

A few of my own observations as a parent and as a music lover: Talking down to kids about music never works, just as it doesn't work in any other subject matter. How to teach kids classical music. For this week's CDZA musical experiment video, Joe Sabia and the Collective Cadenza musicians teamed up with children to explore one way to "teach the classics to students today"—have them sing their favorite contemporary pop music lyrics to the tune of classical compositions.

How to teach kids classical music

In this video, young Alyssa Lower and Aiden Medina perform: Using Music in the ESL Classroom. Music is the universal language of mankind.Henry Wadsworth Longfellow When students make a major breakthrough in learning, it is music to a teacher's ears.

Using Music in the ESL Classroom

There is nothing more rewarding for a teacher, than seeing their students smile and laugh while they learn. The same can be said for students. Students who are taught in a fun and creative way, love coming to class. Using music in the classroom is a great way for teachers to achieve success with L2 learners. UJAM – Make your music. Audio Books, Podcasts, Videos, and Free Downloads to Learn From. Acadamiacs.com Home. Music. Great Performances . Educational Resources. GREAT PERFORMANCES offers online lesson plans and activities for elementary, middle school, and high school teachers.

Great Performances . Educational Resources

The series' programs may be taped and used for educational purposes. In addition, schools, libraries, and other institutions can purchase videotapes and/or DVDs of some GREAT PERFORMANCES programs through ShopPBS for Teachers. Peter and the Wolf Grades: 4-6 Sergei Prokofiev wrote "Peter and the Wolf" in 1936 to introduce children to classical music. Musical Theater: "Company" Grades: 9-12 Students will form opinions about social attitudes and stereotypes; analyze quotes and songs to determine character traits, themes, and conflicts within the story; and discuss social attitudes and stereotypes presented in the musical. Regional Performance: Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Festival Chicago Grades: 6-12 Dance: Nureyev: The Russian Years Grades: 7-12 Regional Performance: Respect Yourself: The Stax Records Story. Great Performances . Educational Resources . Web Links. Great Performances . Educational Resources . Composer Biographies. EFL / ESOL / ESL Educational Songs and Activities: Song Lyrics for Teaching English as a Second Language.

These EFL/ESOL/ESL lyrics are available from a variety of albums: Songs that Teach Conversational English and English Vocabulary Action Songs Around the World – Jack Hartmann Can You Move Like Me?

EFL / ESOL / ESL Educational Songs and Activities: Song Lyrics for Teaching English as a Second Language

– Caroline and Danny Circle of Friends – Ron Brown Family Dance – Dr. . – Music with Mar. . – Jay Cleveland Jump for Numbers 0-10 – Ron Brown Jump, Jump, Jump – Jeanne Nelson and Hector Marín Stand Up – Skip West We Walk – Music with Mar. Alphabet The ABC Rap – The Gum Rappers Letter Blender – Music Movement & Magination Letter Sounds A to Z – Jack Hartmann Who Knows the Alphabet Sounds? – ABC's & Much More Animals African Safari – Diana Colson Baboon Baby – Diana Colson Do You Know These Sounds?

Lyrics by song, album, or music artist - LyricWiki.