For season six’s FINALE, we’ll board the finest time traveling locomotive this side of the train soundboard once again to explore experimental music throughout history! We’ll be going all the way from Pauline Oliveros to Bjӧrk, remembering all the things we’ve talked about this season, like improvisation, drum machines, and more! Learn about musical experiments, meet up with an old friend, and get your ticket to hop aboard at musicboxpod.org. Recommended for grades 3-8, but all students can join in on the time traveling fun!!

For season six’s FINALE, we’ll board the finest time traveling locomotive this side of the train soundboard once again to explore experimental music throughout history! We’ll be going all the way from Pauline Oliveros to Bjӧrk, remembering all the things we’ve talked about this season, like improvisation, drum machines, and more! Learn about musical experiments, meet up with an old friend, and get your ticket to hop aboard at <a href="http://musicboxpod.orgmusicboxpod.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">musicboxpod.org</a>. Recommended for grades 3-8, but all students can join in on the time traveling fun!!

Experimentation Station!

In the words of James Brown, “get funky with me! C’mon!” We’re back in the operating room this week, so put on your lab coats and get ready to examine all the elements of our next patient - Funk! Join us as we explore rock steady beats, staying on the one, and grooving supporting guitar chords.This episode is recommended for grades K-5, but everyone can groove with us! Additional lessons and resources at musicboxpod.org.

In the words of James Brown, “get funky with me! C’mon!” We’re back in the operating room this week, so put on your lab coats and get ready to examine all the elements of our next patient - Funk! Join us as we explore rock steady beats, staying on the one, and grooving supporting guitar chords.This episode is recommended for grades K-5, but everyone can groove with us! Additional lessons and resources at <a href="http://musicboxpod.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">musicboxpod.org</a>.

The Music Doctors: Funk’s Got a Brand New Groove

Creepy crawlies, wriggling worms, buzzing bees, singing cicadas, oh my! Get your daily dose of music AND science as we dive into the bug's life and the music they inspire. This episode is recommended for grades K-5, but everyone can join in on the flying fun. Additional lessons and resources at musicboxpod.org.

Creepy crawlies, wriggling worms, buzzing bees, singing cicadas, oh my! Get your daily dose of music AND science as we dive into the bug's life and the music they inspire. This episode is recommended for grades K-5, but everyone can join in on the flying fun. Additional lessons and resources at <a href="http://musicboxpod.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">musicboxpod.org</a>.

Music Made By Bugs?!

We’re going behind the music once again this week! We’ll learn all about what it means to be a music therapist in an interview with an expert from the field. Join as we talk about how music affects your brain with music therapist Marissa Thomas of Sharing Music and Mindfulness! Additional lessons and resources at musicboxpod.org. Recommended for grades 6-8 and 9-12, but younger students can join in on the fun with some guidance.

We’re going behind the music once again this week! We’ll learn all about what it means to be a music therapist in an interview with an expert from the field. Join as we talk about how music affects your brain with music therapist Marissa Thomas of Sharing Music and Mindfulness! Additional lessons and resources at <a href="http://musicboxpod.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">musicboxpod.org</a>. Recommended for grades 6-8 and 9-12, but younger students can join in on the fun with some guidance.

Behind the Music: I'm a Music Therapist!

This episode is a special one! We’ll board violinist and sound designer Kojin Tashiro’s private jet and fly all around the Asian continent, meet 4 great composers and learn about the music they make. Additional lessons and resources at musicboxpod.org. Recommended for grades K-5, but everyone can embark on this ethereal journey.

This episode is a special one! We’ll board violinist and sound designer Kojin Tashiro’s private jet and fly all around the Asian continent, meet 4 great composers and learn about the music they make. Additional lessons and resources at <a href="http://musicboxpod.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">musicboxpod.org</a>. Recommended for grades K-5, but everyone can embark on this ethereal journey.

Meeting Asian Composers with Kojin Tashiro

Blast off on the SS Wendy Carlos with the Music Box team and learn about all things synthesizers. From sine waves to square waves, we’ll explore the musical galaxy together to uncover all there is to know about these otherworldly electronic instruments.  Additional lessons and resources at musicboxpod.org. Recommended for grades K-5, but everyone can embark on this ethereal journey.

Blast off on the SS Wendy Carlos with the Music Box team and learn about all things synthesizers. From sine waves to square waves, we’ll explore the musical galaxy together to uncover all there is to know about these otherworldly electronic instruments. Additional lessons and resources at <a href="http://musicboxpod.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">musicboxpod.org</a>. Recommended for grades K-5, but everyone can embark on this ethereal journey.

Synthesizer to Space!

Oh, no! Looks like Kiana and Fiona need a little more time to fix up their spaceship before you can come aboard. Luckily, they have everything under control (they took the manual with them). Get ready to blast off on September 7th. Additional lessons and resources at musicboxpod.org. Recommended for grades K-5, but everyone can have a seat on the spaceship.

Oh, no! Looks like Kiana and Fiona need a little more time to fix up their spaceship before you can come aboard. Luckily, they have everything under control (they took the manual with them). Get ready to blast off on September 7th. Additional lessons and resources at <a href="http://musicboxpod.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">musicboxpod.org</a>. Recommended for grades K-5, but everyone can have a seat on the spaceship.

Broke Down Somewhere near Jupiter

What IS a producer anyway? How many hats do they wear? How does a producer help a music track come to life? Find out the answers to all your questions on this episode of The Music Box! We’re going behind the music with producer Antonio Garder, AKA Yons! Additional lessons and resources at musicboxpod.org. This episode is recommended for grades 6-8 and 9-12, but younger students can join in fun with some guidance.

What IS a producer anyway? How many hats do they wear? How does a producer help a music track come to life? Find out the answers to all your questions on this episode of The Music Box! We’re going behind the music with producer Antonio Garder, AKA Yons! Additional lessons and resources at <a href="http://musicboxpod.orgmusicboxpod.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">musicboxpod.org</a>. This episode is recommended for grades 6-8 and 9-12, but younger students can join in fun with some guidance.

Behind the Music: I'm a Producer!

Have you ever tried to count rhythms with an apple or a pineapple? Tried to pass the melted butter? Maybe a hot cup of tea? Find out what all these wacky expressions mean on this episode of The Music Box. We’re exploring all things polymeters (and their super fun mnemonic devices!) This episode is recommended for grades K-5, but everyone can join in on the polyrhythmic groove. Additional lessons and resources at musicboxpod.org.

Have you ever tried to count rhythms with an apple or a pineapple? Tried to pass the melted butter? Maybe a hot cup of tea? Find out what all these wacky expressions mean on this episode of The Music Box. We’re exploring all things polymeters (and their super fun mnemonic devices!) This episode is recommended for grades K-5, but everyone can join in on the polyrhythmic groove. Additional lessons and resources at <a href="http://musicboxpod.orgHave you ever tried to count rhythms with an apple or a pineapple? Tried to pass the melted butter? Maybe a hot cup of tea? Find out what all these wacky expressions mean on this episode of The Music Box. We’re exploring all things polymeters (and their super fun mnemonic devices!) This episode is recommended for grades K-5, but everyone can join in on the polyrhythmic groove. Additional lessons and resources at musicboxpod.org.musicboxpod.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">musicboxpod.org</a>.

Pass The Melted Butter! Polyrhythms and Polymeters

You’ve heard about the instrument families from woodwinds, to brass, to strings, even percussion, but have you explored the mean green drum machine?! On this episode of The Music Box, we’ll be learning all about how musical legends like J Dilla and Sly &amp; the Family Stone used the drum machine as a tool, and how you can too! Additional lessons and resources at musicboxpod.org. ﻿This episode is recommended for grades 3-5 and above, but all students can catch the beat with some guidance!

You’ve heard about the instrument families from woodwinds, to brass, to strings, even percussion, but have you explored the mean green drum machine?! On this episode of The Music Box, we’ll be learning all about how musical legends like J Dilla and Sly &amp; the Family Stone used the drum machine as a tool, and how you can too! Additional lessons and resources at <a href="http://musicboxpod.orgmusicboxpod.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">musicboxpod.org</a>. ﻿This episode is recommended for grades 3-5 and above, but all students can catch the beat with some guidance!

I Scream! You Scream! We All Scream for the Drum Machine!

The Music Box is an interactive music education podcast for kids, exploring fundamental music concepts through performing, responding and connecting. The current season is hosted by music educators Kiana Del and Fiona Palensky. Each episode gets listeners involved in making music! Short episodes are perfect for a car ride or just hanging out at home. Get printable lesson plans and ideas for extending the learning at musicboxpod.org. The Music Box is produced by Louisville Public Media and made possible in part by support from PNC and the Norton Foundation.

My children loved the rhythm episodes!  Great work!

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I was blown away by this delightful podcast. I listened to the entire episode before the kids even got home - they will love it!

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The Music Box is an interactive music education podcast for kids, exploring fundamental music concepts through performing, responding and connecting. The current season is hosted by music educators Kiana Del and Fiona Palensky. Each episode gets listeners involved in making music! Short episodes are perfect for a car ride or just hanging out at home. Get printable lesson plans and ideas for extending the learning at <a href="http://musicboxpod.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">musicboxpod.org</a>. The Music Box is produced by Louisville Public Media and made possible in part by support from PNC and the Norton Foundation.

The Music Box

Pitch is high, pitch is low. We'll have some fun with animal sounds that make high and low pitches, and we'll pretend to be birds and cows. This is the first of three episodes about pitch; this one is aimed at kindergarten and 1st grade, but everyone can do an animal sound or two. (Moooooooo!) Additional information, including lesson plans and suggestions for extending the learning, available at musicboxpod.org. This episode was recorded in part at Semple Elementary School in Louisville, KY. Thanks to music teacher Penelope Quesada and everyone at Semple for hosting us. Music heard in this episode:  Away on a Stroll - Nocturnal Spirits Nap Time - Josef Falkenskold The Music Box is a production of Louisville Public Media and PRX, with support from PNC. Connect with us on social media! Facebook: Music Box Twitter: Music Box Instagram: Music Box

Pitch is high, pitch is low. We'll have some fun with animal sounds that make high and low pitches, and we'll pretend to be birds and cows. This is the first of three episodes about pitch; this one is aimed at kindergarten and 1st grade, but everyone can do an animal sound or two. (Moooooooo!) Additional information, including lesson plans and suggestions for extending the learning, available at <a href="http://www.musicboxpod.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">musicboxpod.org</a>. This episode was recorded in part at Semple Elementary School in Louisville, KY. Thanks to music teacher Penelope Quesada and everyone at Semple for hosting us. Music heard in this episode: Away on a Stroll - Nocturnal Spirits Nap Time - Josef Falkenskold The Music Box is a production of <a href="https://louisvillepublicmedia.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Louisville Public Media</a> and <a href="https://www.prx.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PRX</a>, with support from <a href="https://www.pnc.com/en/about-pnc/corporate-responsibility/philanthropy/pnc-foundation.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PNC</a>. Connect with us on social media! Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/musicboxpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Music Box</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/musicboxpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Music Box </a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/musicboxpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Music Box</a>

Pitch It!

Beat is STEADY! We'll be moving around to different types of music today -- get ready to tiptoe, skip, walk, and hop. This is the first of three episodes about beat; this episode is aimed at kindergarten &amp; 1st grade, but anyone can jump to the beat! Additional information, including lesson plans and suggestions for extending the learning, available at musicboxpod.org. This episode was recorded in part at Eisenhower Elementary School in Louisville, KY. Thanks to music teacher Jenny Yankey and everyone at Eisenhower for hosting us. Music credits: Manhattanite - Frook From Within - Heath Cantu The Music Box is a production of Louisville Public Media and PRX, with support from PNC. Connect with us on social media! Facebook: Music Box Twitter: Music Box Instagram: Music Box

Beat is STEADY! We'll be moving around to different types of music today -- get ready to tiptoe, skip, walk, and hop. This is the first of three episodes about beat; this episode is aimed at kindergarten &amp; 1st grade, but anyone can jump to the beat! Additional information, including lesson plans and suggestions for extending the learning, available at <a href="http://www.musicboxpod.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">musicboxpod.org</a>. This episode was recorded in part at Eisenhower Elementary School in Louisville, KY. Thanks to music teacher Jenny Yankey and everyone at Eisenhower for hosting us. Music credits: Manhattanite - Frook From Within - Heath Cantu The Music Box is a production of <a href="https://louisvillepublicmedia.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Louisville Public Media</a> and <a href="https://www.prx.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PRX</a>, with support from <a href="https://www.pnc.com/en/about-pnc/corporate-responsibility/philanthropy/pnc-foundation.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PNC</a>. Connect with us on social media! Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/musicboxpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Music Box</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/musicboxpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Music Box </a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/musicboxpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Music Box</a>

All You Can Beat

We'll explore the rhythms of our own names, and the special nonsense sounds we use sometimes to speak rhythms aloud.  This is the final of three episodes about rhythm; this one is mainly for 4th and 5th graders, but even little ones have fun with the silly syllables.  Additional information, including lesson plans and suggestions for extending the learning, available at musicboxpod.org. This episode was recorded in part at Hazelwood Elementary School in Louisville, KY. Thanks to music teacher Kiara Watts and everyone at Hazelwood for hosting us. Music credits: Amber Citrine - Sarah the Illstrumentalist Money Loving - Water Mirrors  The Music Box is a production of Louisville Public Media and PRX, with support from PNC. Connect with us on social media! Facebook: Music Box Twitter: Music Box Instagram: Music Box

We'll explore the rhythms of our own names, and the special nonsense sounds we use sometimes to speak rhythms aloud. This is the final of three episodes about rhythm; this one is mainly for 4th and 5th graders, but even little ones have fun with the silly syllables. Additional information, including lesson plans and suggestions for extending the learning, available at <a href="http://www.musicboxpod.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">musicboxpod.org</a>. This episode was recorded in part at Hazelwood Elementary School in Louisville, KY. Thanks to music teacher Kiara Watts and everyone at Hazelwood for hosting us. Music credits: Amber Citrine - Sarah the Illstrumentalist Money Loving - Water Mirrors The Music Box is a production of <a href="https://louisvillepublicmedia.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Louisville Public Media</a> and <a href="https://www.prx.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PRX</a>, with support from <a href="https://www.pnc.com/en/about-pnc/corporate-responsibility/philanthropy/pnc-foundation.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PNC</a>. Connect with us on social media! Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/musicboxpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Music Box</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/musicboxpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Music Box </a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/musicboxpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Music Box</a>

Rhythms, Names, and Nonsense

Timbre = the way something sounds! We'll play with different timbres, and we'll use body percussion to make our own thunderstorm. This is the first of three episodes about timbre; this episode is aimed at the kindergarten and first grade level, but is fun for everyone. Additional information, including lesson plans and suggestions for extending the learning, available at musicboxpod.org. This episode was recorded in part at Carter Elementary School in Louisville, KY. Thanks to music teacher Lisa Lucey and everyone at Carter for hosting us. Music credits: Kinda - Gettz The Music Box is a production of Louisville Public Media and PRX, with support from PNC. Connect with us on social media! Facebook: Music Box Twitter: Music Box Instagram: Music Box

Timbre = the way something sounds! We'll play with different timbres, and we'll use body percussion to make our own thunderstorm. This is the first of three episodes about timbre; this episode is aimed at the kindergarten and first grade level, but is fun for everyone. Additional information, including lesson plans and suggestions for extending the learning, available at <a href="http://www.musicboxpod.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">musicboxpod.org</a>. This episode was recorded in part at Carter Elementary School in Louisville, KY. Thanks to music teacher Lisa Lucey and everyone at Carter for hosting us. Music credits: Kinda - Gettz The Music Box is a production of <a href="https://louisvillepublicmedia.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Louisville Public Media</a> and <a href="https://www.prx.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PRX</a>, with support from <a href="https://www.pnc.com/en/about-pnc/corporate-responsibility/philanthropy/pnc-foundation.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PNC</a>. Connect with us on social media! Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/musicboxpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Music Box</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/musicboxpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Music Box </a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/musicboxpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Music Box</a>

Shiver Me Timbres

Don't have an instrument? Don't you worry! Sometimes if you practice all you need is a leaf to make beautiful music. Listen to our final episode of Season I and get inspired to make your own homemade instrument. We have special guests from the 1st grade music class at Kentucky Country Day plus we'll hear from experts Dr. Aaron Allen from North Carolina and Dr. Robin Ryan all the way from Australia! Credits: Hosted and produced by Sara Louise Callaway, WUOL Curriculum design by Paul Robinson, JCPS Photography by Tyler Franklin Special Guests: Dr. Robin Ryan, Dr. Aaron Allen, and the KCD 1st grade music class and their teachers- LuAnne Hayes, Heather Ribblett, Rebecca Gallian, and Gregory Acker. Music Credits: 00:00 Happiness Nuggets by Colleen 00:36 Birth Of The Blues written by Ray Henderson, Lew Brown, and Buddy DeSylva, performed by Herb Patten, Gumleaf 3:10 Sonata No. 6 (a Manuel Quiroga) performed by Rachel Barton Pine, Violin 3:56 Rain, Rain Go Away! Performed by Ms. Hayes’ 1st grade class 5:52 Waltzing Matilda by Christina Macpherson performned by Herb Patten, Gumleaf 6:24 Happiness Nuggets by Colleen The Music Box is supported by PNC  +

Don't have an instrument? Don't you worry! Sometimes if you practice all you need is a leaf to make beautiful music. Listen to our final episode of Season I and get inspired to make your own homemade instrument. We have special guests from the 1st grade music class at Kentucky Country Day plus we'll hear from experts Dr. Aaron Allen from North Carolina and Dr. Robin Ryan all the way from Australia! Credits: Hosted and produced by Sara Louise Callaway, WUOL Curriculum design by Paul Robinson, JCPS Photography by Tyler Franklin Special Guests: Dr. Robin Ryan, Dr. Aaron Allen, and the KCD 1st grade music class and their teachers- LuAnne Hayes, Heather Ribblett, Rebecca Gallian, and Gregory Acker. Music Credits: 00:00 Happiness Nuggets by Colleen 00:36 Birth Of The Blues written by Ray Henderson, Lew Brown, and Buddy DeSylva, performed by Herb Patten, Gumleaf 3:10 Sonata No. 6 (a Manuel Quiroga) performed by Rachel Barton Pine, Violin 3:56 Rain, Rain Go Away! Performed by Ms. Hayes’ 1st grade class 5:52 Waltzing Matilda by Christina Macpherson performned by Herb Patten, Gumleaf 6:24 Happiness Nuggets by Colleen The Music Box is supported by PNC <a href="https://wuol.org/wp-content/uploads/pnc-financial-services_416x416.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://wuol.org/wp-content/uploads/music-box-artwork-1.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> +

Wrapping up Season 1 of The Music Box with Homemade Instruments

Rachel Grimes

Rachel Grimes is a composer from Carroll County, Kentucky. The ukulele class at Harmony Elementary interviewed her about what it's like to be a composer today. Listen and you'll learn that you can be a composer too! Sometimes you just need to start small. Just like you can build cities out of legos you can build symphonies out of just a few notes. Hosted and produced by Sara Louise Callaway, WUOL Curriculum design by Paul Robinson, JCPS Photography by Tyler Franklin Recording Assistance by Anne Gauthier Host: Harmony Elementary and James Albritton Music Credits: 00:00 Happiness Nugetts by Colleen :36 The Corner Room by Rachel Grimes 1:48 Brooks Farm Field Recording by Aaron Rosenblum 3:37 The Corner Room by Rachel Grimes, performed by Jason Seber and the Kansas City Symphony 7:02 Dorothy Susan Grimes (Mama Dot) 8:35 Going to the Chapel of Love by The Shirelles 9:21 My Dear Companion by Rachel Grimes 10:32 Every Morning by Rachel Grimes 11:24 Every Morning, Birds by Rachel Grimes  12:01 She Was Here by Rachel Grimes 12:40 G7 Blues by The Harmony Elementary Ukulele Ensemble 13:18 Every Morning, Birds by Rachel Grimes +

Rachel Grimes is a composer from Carroll County, Kentucky. The ukulele class at Harmony Elementary interviewed her about what it's like to be a composer today. Listen and you'll learn that you can be a composer too! Sometimes you just need to start small. Just like you can build cities out of legos you can build symphonies out of just a few notes. Hosted and produced by Sara Louise Callaway, WUOL Curriculum design by Paul Robinson, JCPS Photography by Tyler Franklin Recording Assistance by Anne Gauthier Host: Harmony Elementary and James Albritton Music Credits: 00:00 Happiness Nugetts by Colleen :36 The Corner Room by Rachel Grimes 1:48 Brooks Farm Field Recording by Aaron Rosenblum 3:37 The Corner Room by Rachel Grimes, performed by Jason Seber and the Kansas City Symphony 7:02 Dorothy Susan Grimes (Mama Dot) 8:35 Going to the Chapel of Love by The Shirelles 9:21 My Dear Companion by Rachel Grimes 10:32 Every Morning by Rachel Grimes 11:24 Every Morning, Birds by Rachel Grimes  12:01 She Was Here by Rachel Grimes 12:40 G7 Blues by The Harmony Elementary Ukulele Ensemble 13:18 Every Morning, Birds by Rachel Grimes +

Meet a Composer! with Rachel Grimes on The Music Box

High pitch or low pitch or something in between? We'll use pitch to help us know which way to go, and we'll hear different members of the instrument families with high or low pitches. This is the second of three episodes about pitch; this one is aimed at 2nd and 3rd grade, but there's something for everyone here. For more information, including lesson plans and ideas for extending the learning, visit us at musicboxpod.org. This episode was recorded in part at Semple Elementary School in Louisville, KY. Thanks to music teacher Penelope Quesada and everyone at Semple for hosting us. Music: Every Second of My Life - Vividry  On a Better Day - Arthur Benson The Music Box is a production of Louisville Public Media and PRX, with support from PNC. Connect with us on social media! Facebook: Music Box Twitter: Music Box Instagram: Music Box

High pitch or low pitch or something in between? We'll use pitch to help us know which way to go, and we'll hear different members of the instrument families with high or low pitches. This is the second of three episodes about pitch; this one is aimed at 2nd and 3rd grade, but there's something for everyone here. For more information, including lesson plans and ideas for extending the learning, visit us at <a href="http://musicboxpod.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">musicboxpod.org</a>. This episode was recorded in part at Semple Elementary School in Louisville, KY. Thanks to music teacher Penelope Quesada and everyone at Semple for hosting us. Music: Every Second of My Life - Vividry On a Better Day - Arthur Benson The Music Box is a production of <a href="https://louisvillepublicmedia.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Louisville Public Media</a> and <a href="https://www.prx.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PRX</a>, with support from <a href="https://www.pnc.com/en/about-pnc/corporate-responsibility/philanthropy/pnc-foundation.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PNC</a>. Connect with us on social media! Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/musicboxpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Music Box</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/musicboxpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Music Box </a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/musicboxpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Music Box</a>

Pitch It Good!

Pitch is high, pitch is low -- and we'll use some singers you know (and a few you probably don't) to explore different pitches in the human voice.   This is the final of three episodes about pitch; this one is aimed at 4th and 5th grade, but we can all sing along.   For more information, including printable lesson plans and ideas for extending the learning, visit us at musicboxpod.org. This episode was recorded in part at Semple Elementary School in Louisville, KY. Thanks to music teacher Penelope Quesada and everyone at Semple for hosting us. Music credits:  Racks on Racks - Da Tooby Everything to Win - Experia The Music Box is a production of Louisville Public Media and PRX, with support from PNC. Connect with us on social media! Facebook: Music Box Twitter: Music Box Instagram: Music Box

Pitch is high, pitch is low -- and we'll use some singers you know (and a few you probably don't) to explore different pitches in the human voice. This is the final of three episodes about pitch; this one is aimed at 4th and 5th grade, but we can all sing along. For more information, including printable lesson plans and ideas for extending the learning, visit us at <a href="http://musicboxpod.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">musicboxpod.org</a>. This episode was recorded in part at Semple Elementary School in Louisville, KY. Thanks to music teacher Penelope Quesada and everyone at Semple for hosting us. Music credits: Racks on Racks - Da Tooby Everything to Win - Experia The Music Box is a production of <a href="https://louisvillepublicmedia.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Louisville Public Media</a> and <a href="https://www.prx.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PRX</a>, with support from <a href="https://www.pnc.com/en/about-pnc/corporate-responsibility/philanthropy/pnc-foundation.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PNC</a>. Connect with us on social media! Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/musicboxpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Music Box</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/musicboxpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Music Box </a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/musicboxpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Music Box</a>

Pitch It Real Good!

Our special music word is "timbre" which means the way something sounds. We'll be using different timbres to tell a story from our imagination -- we'll supply the timbres, you supply the story! This is the final of three episodes about timbre; this episode is aimed at the 4th and 5th grade levels, but everybody enjoys a good story. Additional information, including lesson plans and suggestions for extending the learning, available at musicboxpod.org. This episode was recorded in part at Carter Elementary School in Louisville, KY. Thanks to music teacher Lisa Lucey and everyone at Carter for hosting us. Music credits:  Lots of Fun - Spectacles Wallet and Watch Valium - nothanks  Returning to Base Camp - John Barzetti The Music Box is a production of Louisville Public Media and PRX, with support from PNC. Connect with us on social media! Facebook: Music Box Twitter: Music Box Instagram: Music Box

Our special music word is "timbre" which means the way something sounds. We'll be using different timbres to tell a story from our imagination -- we'll supply the timbres, you supply the story! This is the final of three episodes about timbre; this episode is aimed at the 4th and 5th grade levels, but everybody enjoys a good story. Additional information, including lesson plans and suggestions for extending the learning, available at <a href="http://www.musicboxpod.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">musicboxpod.org</a>. This episode was recorded in part at Carter Elementary School in Louisville, KY. Thanks to music teacher Lisa Lucey and everyone at Carter for hosting us. Music credits: Lots of Fun - Spectacles Wallet and Watch Valium - nothanks Returning to Base Camp - John Barzetti The Music Box is a production of <a href="https://louisvillepublicmedia.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Louisville Public Media</a> and <a href="https://www.prx.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PRX</a>, with support from <a href="https://www.pnc.com/en/about-pnc/corporate-responsibility/philanthropy/pnc-foundation.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PNC</a>. Connect with us on social media! Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/musicboxpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Music Box</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/musicboxpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Music Box </a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/musicboxpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Music Box</a>

It's Going Down, I'm Yelling Timbre!

Rhythm patterns coming at you again this week -- and this time we'll try putting different rhythms on top of each other to make a BIG pattern! We'll use the length of your hair to play with rhythms — what??  This is the second of three episodes about rhythm; this episode is aimed at 2nd and 3rd grade, but anyone can play.  Additional information, including lesson plans and suggestions for extending the learning, available at musicboxpod.org. This episode was recorded in part at Hazelwood Elementary School in Louisville, KY. Thanks to music teacher Kiara Watts and everyone at Hazelwood for hosting us. Music credits: It’s Getting Blurry - Alvaro Antin Playground Fun - Alex Ora The Music Box is a production of Louisville Public Media and PRX, with support from PNC. Connect with us on social media! Facebook: Music Box Twitter: Music Box Instagram: Music Box

Rhythm patterns coming at you again this week -- and this time we'll try putting different rhythms on top of each other to make a BIG pattern! We'll use the length of your hair to play with rhythms — what?? This is the second of three episodes about rhythm; this episode is aimed at 2nd and 3rd grade, but anyone can play. Additional information, including lesson plans and suggestions for extending the learning, available at <a href="http://www.musicboxpod.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">musicboxpod.org</a>. This episode was recorded in part at Hazelwood Elementary School in Louisville, KY. Thanks to music teacher Kiara Watts and everyone at Hazelwood for hosting us. Music credits: It’s Getting Blurry - Alvaro Antin Playground Fun - Alex Ora The Music Box is a production of <a href="https://louisvillepublicmedia.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Louisville Public Media</a> and <a href="https://www.prx.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PRX</a>, with support from <a href="https://www.pnc.com/en/about-pnc/corporate-responsibility/philanthropy/pnc-foundation.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PNC</a>. Connect with us on social media! Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/musicboxpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Music Box</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/musicboxpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Music Box </a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/musicboxpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Music Box</a>

Find Your Rhythm!

We'll continue our investigation of timbre (a music word that means "the way something sounds") with a movement activity that'll get you going in all directions. Plus, we'll make our own version of the cha-cha slide! This is the second of three episodes about timbre; this episode is aimed at the second and third grade levels, but anyone can play. Additional information, including lesson plans and suggestions for extending the learning, available at musicboxpod.org. This episode was recorded in part at Carter Elementary School in Louisville, KY. Thanks to music teacher Lisa Lucey and everyone at Carter for hosting us. Music credits: The Setup - Gerhard Feng  Life of Finn - Alice Spence  Caribbean Christmas - Guustavv The Music Box is a production of Louisville Public Media and PRX, with support from PNC. Connect with us on social media! Facebook: Music Box Twitter: Music Box Instagram: Music Box

We'll continue our investigation of timbre (a music word that means "the way something sounds") with a movement activity that'll get you going in all directions. Plus, we'll make our own version of the cha-cha slide! This is the second of three episodes about timbre; this episode is aimed at the second and third grade levels, but anyone can play. Additional information, including lesson plans and suggestions for extending the learning, available at <a href="http://www.musicboxpod.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">musicboxpod.org</a>. This episode was recorded in part at Carter Elementary School in Louisville, KY. Thanks to music teacher Lisa Lucey and everyone at Carter for hosting us. Music credits: The Setup - Gerhard Feng Life of Finn - Alice Spence Caribbean Christmas - Guustavv The Music Box is a production of <a href="https://louisvillepublicmedia.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Louisville Public Media</a> and <a href="https://www.prx.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PRX</a>, with support from <a href="https://www.pnc.com/en/about-pnc/corporate-responsibility/philanthropy/pnc-foundation.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PNC</a>. Connect with us on social media! Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/musicboxpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Music Box</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/musicboxpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Music Box </a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/musicboxpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Music Box</a>

A Visit to Timbre-land 

We'll keep exploring that steady beat! This time we'll learn about how beats are grouped in different ways to make time signatures, and we'll move around to a march, a waltz, some jazz, some hip hop, and more. This is the second of three episodes about beat; this episode is aimed at 2nd and 3rd grade levels, but everybody's welcome to bop along. Additional information, including lesson plans and suggestions for extending the learning, available at musicboxpod.org. This episode was recorded in part at Eisenhower Elementary School in Louisville, KY. Thanks to music teacher Jenny Yankey and everyone at Eisenhower for hosting us. Music credits: Keep It - Dylan Sitts (ES) Health - Heath Cantu (ES) The Music Box is a production of Louisville Public Media and PRX, with support from PNC. Connect with us on social media! Facebook: Music Box Twitter: Music Box Instagram: Music Box

We'll keep exploring that steady beat! This time we'll learn about how beats are grouped in different ways to make time signatures, and we'll move around to a march, a waltz, some jazz, some hip hop, and more. This is the second of three episodes about beat; this episode is aimed at 2nd and 3rd grade levels, but everybody's welcome to bop along. Additional information, including lesson plans and suggestions for extending the learning, available at <a href="http://www.musicboxpod.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">musicboxpod.org</a>. This episode was recorded in part at Eisenhower Elementary School in Louisville, KY. Thanks to music teacher Jenny Yankey and everyone at Eisenhower for hosting us. Music credits: Keep It - Dylan Sitts (ES) Health - Heath Cantu (ES) The Music Box is a production of <a href="https://louisvillepublicmedia.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Louisville Public Media</a> and <a href="https://www.prx.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PRX</a>, with support from <a href="https://www.pnc.com/en/about-pnc/corporate-responsibility/philanthropy/pnc-foundation.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PNC</a>. Connect with us on social media! Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/musicboxpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Music Box</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/musicboxpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Music Box </a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/musicboxpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Music Box</a>

Beat in the Middle

Rhythm is a pattern! We'll practice listening to rhythms and clapping them back. This is the first of three episodes about rhythm; this episode is aimed at kindergarten and first grade, but everybody will have fun with these tricky rhythms. Additional information, including lesson plans and suggestions for extending the learning, available at musicboxpod.org. This episode was recorded in part at Hazelwood Elementary School in Louisville, KY. Thanks to music teacher Kiara Watts and everyone at Hazelwood for hosting us. Music credits:  Lenox Avenue - Guy Trevino and Friends Unknown Switches - Esme Cruz The Music Box is a production of Louisville Public Media and PRX, with support from PNC. Connect with us on social media! Facebook: Music Box Twitter: Music Box Instagram: Music Box

Rhythm is a pattern! We'll practice listening to rhythms and clapping them back. This is the first of three episodes about rhythm; this episode is aimed at kindergarten and first grade, but everybody will have fun with these tricky rhythms. Additional information, including lesson plans and suggestions for extending the learning, available at <a href="http://www.musicboxpod.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">musicboxpod.org</a>. This episode was recorded in part at Hazelwood Elementary School in Louisville, KY. Thanks to music teacher Kiara Watts and everyone at Hazelwood for hosting us. Music credits: Lenox Avenue - Guy Trevino and Friends Unknown Switches - Esme Cruz The Music Box is a production of <a href="https://louisvillepublicmedia.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Louisville Public Media</a> and <a href="https://www.prx.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PRX</a>, with support from <a href="https://www.pnc.com/en/about-pnc/corporate-responsibility/philanthropy/pnc-foundation.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PNC</a>. Connect with us on social media! Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/musicboxpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Music Box</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/musicboxpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Music Box </a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/musicboxpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Music Box</a>

Rhythm Nation

Rocking to a steady beat... and waltzing, and marching, and bopping, and more.  This is the final of three episodes about beat; this one is aimed at 4th and 5th grade level, but all ages will have fun counting and stepping.  Additional information, including lesson plans and suggestions for extending the learning, available at musicboxpod.org. This episode was recorded in part at Eisenhower Elementary School in Louisville, KY. Thanks to music teacher Jenny Yankey and everyone at Eisenhower for hosting us. Music:  Dappy Hays - Homebody (ES) Wrap Up - Isola James (ES) The Music Box is a production of Louisville Public Media and PRX, with support from PNC. Connect with us on social media! Facebook: Music Box Twitter: Music Box Instagram: Music Box

Rocking to a steady beat... and waltzing, and marching, and bopping, and more. This is the final of three episodes about beat; this one is aimed at 4th and 5th grade level, but all ages will have fun counting and stepping. Additional information, including lesson plans and suggestions for extending the learning, available at <a href="http://www.musicboxpod.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">musicboxpod.org</a>. This episode was recorded in part at Eisenhower Elementary School in Louisville, KY. Thanks to music teacher Jenny Yankey and everyone at Eisenhower for hosting us. Music: Dappy Hays - Homebody (ES) Wrap Up - Isola James (ES) The Music Box is a production of <a href="https://louisvillepublicmedia.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Louisville Public Media</a> and <a href="https://www.prx.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PRX</a>, with support from <a href="https://www.pnc.com/en/about-pnc/corporate-responsibility/philanthropy/pnc-foundation.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PNC</a>. Connect with us on social media! Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/musicboxpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Music Box</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/musicboxpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Music Box </a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/musicboxpod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Music Box</a>

How to "Beat" the System

We’re wrapping up our roundup of the instrument families with the woodwind instruments this week! We’ll learn how they make sound (with some activities you can do at home) and even learn about a couple of surprise members of the family. *** Featured musical excerpts: Bottle Boys: Call Me Maybe (Carly Rae Jepson cover on bottles) Corrente: Bartolome de Selma y Salaverde Bagpipe Master: Going Home played on bagpipes Roman Andrukhiv: Isn’t She Lovely (Stevie Wonder cover on accordion)  *** National Standards incorporated: Listening to, analyzing, and describing music Understanding relationships between music, the other arts, and disciplines outside the arts Understanding music in relation to history and culture *** Additional resources:  How to make a reed for a woodwind instrument featuring Ms. Faith! BBC National Orchestra of Wales - Woodwind How To Turn A Carrot Into A Recorder *** Donate to support this and future seasons of The Music Box.

We’re wrapping up our roundup of the instrument families with the woodwind instruments this week! We’ll learn how they make sound (with some activities you can do at home) and even learn about a couple of surprise members of the family. *** Featured musical excerpts: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4A50UmcbZoE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bottle Boys: Call Me Maybe (Carly Rae Jepson cover on bottles)</a> Corrente: Bartolome de Selma y Salaverde <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nul-fRaj8F4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bagpipe Master: Going Home played on bagpipes </a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxvJt-U773Q&amp;list=PLtGnTkjhPRRq_GZJ0nlaPZbRgFiqBs7Fs&amp;index=35" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Roman Andrukhiv: Isn’t She Lovely (Stevie Wonder cover on accordion)</a> *** National Standards incorporated: Listening to, analyzing, and describing music Understanding relationships between music, the other arts, and disciplines outside the arts Understanding music in relation to history and culture *** Additional resources: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Klfs4i4g2xc&amp;feature=youtu.be" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to make a reed for a woodwind instrument featuring Ms. Faith!</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muRLKPhcfKg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BBC National Orchestra of Wales - Woodwind </a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3Msi24KKHo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How To Turn A Carrot Into A Recorder</a> *** <a href="http://donate.musicboxpod.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Donate to support this and future seasons of The Music Box.</a>

The Answer, My Friend, Is Blowing in Woodwind

We’ll be exploring all the different instruments of the brass family this week. We’ll learn about what defines a brass instruments, the various sounds they make, and all the different kinds of music they play. And we’ll practice blowing into our own imaginary brass instruments — it sounds pretty funny! *** Featured musical excerpts: Hector Berlioz: Damnation of Faust, Hungarian March John Philip Sousa: Sound Off Jeremiah Clarke: The Prince of Denmark’s March (performed by Wynton Marsalis) Wynton Marsalis: RJ Kai Winding: Black Coffee Trombone Shorty: Buckjump W. A. Mozart: Horn Concerto in E-flat, K. 417, Rondo: Allegro (performed by Felix Klieser and Camerata Salzburg)  *** *National Standards incorporated: *Listening to, analyzing, and describing music Understanding music in relation to history and culture *** Additional resources:  Music from Home: The Brass Family and Making a Homemade Trumpet BBC National Orchestra of Wales: Brass 10 Famous Trumpet Players *** Donate to support this and future seasons of The Music Box.

We’ll be exploring all the different instruments of the brass family this week. We’ll learn about what defines a brass instruments, the various sounds they make, and all the different kinds of music they play. And we’ll practice blowing into our own imaginary brass instruments — it sounds pretty funny! *** Featured musical excerpts: Hector Berlioz: Damnation of Faust, Hungarian March John Philip Sousa: Sound Off Jeremiah Clarke: The Prince of Denmark’s March (performed by Wynton Marsalis) Wynton Marsalis: RJ Kai Winding: Black Coffee Trombone Shorty: Buckjump W. A. Mozart: Horn Concerto in E-flat, K. 417, Rondo: Allegro (performed by Felix Klieser and Camerata Salzburg) *** *National Standards incorporated: *Listening to, analyzing, and describing music Understanding music in relation to history and culture *** Additional resources: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muRLKPhcfKg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Music from Home: The Brass Family and Making a Homemade Trumpet </a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yE0aSxziNdY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BBC National Orchestra of Wales: Brass </a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ox1Y010MQ9g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">10 Famous Trumpet Players</a> *** <a href="http://donate.musicboxpod.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Donate to support this and future seasons of The Music Box.</a>

Brass Is A Gas

Percussion instruments are anything you can hit, shake, or scrape — which means they can be a LOT of fun to play! We’ll learn about the two main categories of percussion instruments, we’ll play a game to tell them apart, and there might even be some dancing, too. *** Featured musical excerpts: Djembe solo by Master Drummer M’Bemba Bangoura  Get Lucky (Daft Punk)  - Steel Pan cover played by Jonathan Scales Legend of Zelda - Main Theme on marimba Die Glocke :: 12 Pieces for Glockenspiel [Part 1] by Brett William Dietz Work (Rihanna) - Steel pan cover played by Keishaun Julien Bach: Goldberg Variations, BWV 988, Variation 1 a 1, performed by Glenn Gould Djembe Solo by Laurent Camara Send Me On My Way - Rusted Root *** **National Standards incorporated: Listening to, analyzing, and describing music Understanding music in relation to history and culture *** Additional resources: Music with Ms. Faith: Hair, Hair and More Hair! Music with Ms. Faith: All About Drums Wave Drum Tutorial *** Donate to support this and future seasons of The Music Box. 

Percussion instruments are anything you can hit, shake, or scrape — which means they can be a LOT of fun to play! We’ll learn about the two main categories of percussion instruments, we’ll play a game to tell them apart, and there might even be some dancing, too. *** Featured musical excerpts: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMs3LTtgwY8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Djembe solo by Master Drummer M’Bemba Bangoura</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYtrnr4chfU&amp;list=PLtGnTkjhPRRqLzt143sU2dZyc8BkyunrK&amp;index=6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get Lucky (Daft Punk)  - Steel Pan cove</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvRsFLSTyRk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">r played by Jonathan Scales Legend of Zelda - Main Theme on marimba Die </a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3iPiZlT6f8&amp;list=RDQMoEWgsLsqCSU&amp;index=21" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Glocke :: 12 Pieces for Glockenspiel [Part 1] by Brett Wil</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECH9xed85oo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">liam Dietz Work (Rihanna) - Steel pan cover played by Keishaun Julien </a>Bach: Goldberg Variations, BWV 988, Variation 1 a 1, performed by Glenn Gould <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJLR4-AUUw4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Djembe Solo by Laurent Camara </a>Send Me On My Way - Rusted Root *** **National Standards incorporated: Listening to, analyzing, and describing music Understanding music in relation to history and culture *** Additional resources: <a href="https://youtu.be/BFOJhGBPr1M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Music with Ms. Faith: Hair, Hair and More Hair! </a><a href="https://youtu.be/zHFaFYIv8EE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Music with Ms. Faith: All About Drums </a><a href="https://youtu.be/d6y2AppiBk0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wave Drum Tutorial</a> *** <a href="http://donate.musicboxpod.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Donate to support this and future seasons of The Music Box. </a>

Play That Percussion!

Did you know that we can put most musical instruments into family groups? Just like your family, there are larger and smaller members, and they all make different sounds. We’ll start learning about the string family today: violins, violas, cellos, and more.  *** Featured musical excerpts: Sonata for Violin Solo, No. 1 in G Minor - J.S. Bach Viola Sonata, Op. 25, No. 1: III. Sehr Langsam - Paul Hindemith Passacaglia for Violin and Viola - Johan Halvorsen Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major - J.S. Bach Capriccio No. 2 for Solo Double Bass - Dave Anderson Living in the Country - George Winston Quintet in A Major, D. 667, “Trout” (Opus 114), Andante - Franz Schubert *** National Standards incorporated: Listening to, describing, and analyzing music ***  Additional Resources: Karen Meets the String Family How do string instruments make a sound? Make guitars and stringed musical instruments  *** Donate to support this and future seasons of The Music Box. 

Did you know that we can put most musical instruments into family groups? Just like your family, there are larger and smaller members, and they all make different sounds. We’ll start learning about the string family today: violins, violas, cellos, and more. *** Featured musical excerpts: Sonata for Violin Solo, No. 1 in G Minor - J.S. Bach Viola Sonata, Op. 25, No. 1: III. Sehr Langsam - Paul Hindemith Passacaglia for Violin and Viola - Johan Halvorsen Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major - J.S. Bach Capriccio No. 2 for Solo Double Bass - Dave Anderson Living in the Country - George Winston Quintet in A Major, D. 667, “Trout” (Opus 114), Andante - Franz Schubert *** National Standards incorporated: Listening to, describing, and analyzing music *** Additional Resources: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xznJAc2Cjk0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Karen Meets the String Family</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijTEn2q-jFM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How do string instruments make a sound?</a> <a href="https://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/make-guitars-crafts.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Make guitars and stringed musical instruments</a> *** <a href="http://donate.musicboxpod.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Donate to support this and future seasons of The Music Box.</a>

The String's The Thing

We’ll learn about the ways that sound can move, both in the air around us and inside our bodies. Get ready to surf the musical waves with us! *** Featured musical excerpts: Catchy Song - Dillon Francis Gretchen am Spinnrade, D. 118 - Franz Schubert  Mandala Offering - The Gyuto Monks Tantric Choir Be Like the Water - A.N.D. *** National Standards incorporated: Understanding relationships between music, the other arts, and disciplines outside the arts. ***  Additional Resources: WHAT IS SOUND? | LEARNING WITH SARAH | Educational videos for Kids Sound Experiments for Kids | Science for Kids | Kids Academy How Do We Sing? 7 Cool Sound Science Experiments for Kids Nov. 19, 2018 ***  Donate to support this and future seasons of The Music Box. 

We’ll learn about the ways that sound can move, both in the air around us and inside our bodies. Get ready to surf the musical waves with us! *** Featured musical excerpts: Catchy Song - Dillon Francis Gretchen am Spinnrade, D. 118 - Franz Schubert Mandala Offering - The Gyuto Monks Tantric Choir Be Like the Water - A.N.D. *** National Standards incorporated: Understanding relationships between music, the other arts, and disciplines outside the arts. *** Additional Resources: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xc9QT7S1saY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WHAT IS SOUND? | LEARNING WITH SARAH | Educational videos for Kids </a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzzGFRQQtuE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sound Experiments for Kids | Science for Kids | Kids Academy </a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibJ2xmSJuHQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How Do We Sing? </a><a href="https://www.kidsacademy.mobi/storytime/sound-science-experiments/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">7 Cool Sound Science Experiments for Kids Nov. 19, 2018</a> *** <code><a href="http://donate.musicboxpod.org" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank"> Donate to support this and future seasons of The Music Box.</a> </code>

Waves, Waves, Waves

Welcome to Season 3 of The Music Box! Today’s episode will help us learn how music makes us feel. From silly to sad, from angry to energetic, we’ll discover the tools and tricks that composers use to affect our emotions. *** Featured musical excerpts: The Washington Post March - John Philip Sousa In the Hall of the Mountain King - Edvard Grieg Russian Sailors’ Dance - Reinhold Gliere Happy - Pharrell Williams Hakuna Matata - The Lion King soundtrack Poor Unfortunate Souls - The Little Mermaid soundtrack Nocturne No. 2 in E-flat, Op. 9 No.2 - Frederic Chopin *** National Standards incorporated: Listening to, analyzing, and describing music Evaluating music and music performances ***  Additional Resources: YouTube: Green Eggs and Ham: A Dramatic Reading by Ms. Faith, featuring the music of Edvard Grieg YouTube: Class Notes: A Recipe for Emotion in Music ***  Donate to support this and future seasons of The Music Box. 

Welcome to Season 3 of The Music Box! Today’s episode will help us learn how music makes us feel. From silly to sad, from angry to energetic, we’ll discover the tools and tricks that composers use to affect our emotions. *** Featured musical excerpts: The Washington Post March - John Philip Sousa In the Hall of the Mountain King - Edvard Grieg Russian Sailors’ Dance - Reinhold Gliere Happy - Pharrell Williams Hakuna Matata - The Lion King soundtrack Poor Unfortunate Souls - The Little Mermaid soundtrack Nocturne No. 2 in E-flat, Op. 9 No.2 - Frederic Chopin *** National Standards incorporated: Listening to, analyzing, and describing music Evaluating music and music performances *** Additional Resources: YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zin-96G-P9w&amp;t=14s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Green Eggs and Ham: A Dramatic Reading by Ms. Faith, featuring the music of Edvard Grieg </a>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BeEgD_bh2Y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Class Notes: A Recipe for Emotion in Music</a> *** <code><a href="http://donate.musicboxpod.org" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank"> Donate to support this and future seasons of The Music Box.</a> </code>

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