Classical Kids Music Lessons: Memorial Day
Today we will use music to think about how to remember those who have served their country, and those who are no longer with us.
Classical Kids Music Lessons
With school canceled across Minnesota, it can be hard to fill your kids’ days. Classical MPR is here to help with Classical Kids Music Lessons. Every day, we’ll post a fun, listening-based lesson created by Classical MPR’s education specialist. Have some fun, learn something new, and introduce kids to the joys of classical music.
Classical Kids Music Lessons: Pendulum Music
Learn about pendulums, and how a composer used pendulums to create a unique piece of music.
Classical Kids Storytime
Looking for a fun activity after your little ones' day of online schooling? Enjoy our full lineup of episodes of Classical Kids Storytime, classic stories with a classical twist!
Classical Kids Corner: Let's explore classical music together!
Each Saturday at 8 a.m. central, Melissa Dundis presents Classical Kids Corner, a presentation of classical music for kids (and their grown-ups). Our goal is to ask questions that will help families explore classical music together. Listen now!
Classical15
Let’s give our kids at least 15 minutes of classical music every day.
Class Notes Videos
Videos for elementary aged school children, focusing on the Minnesota education standards for music and the arts.
Classical Kids Music Lessons: Museum Field Trip! (Part 3)
Today we will listen to Pictures at an Exhibition, a piece of music that was inspired by paintings at an art exhibition.
Classical Kids Music Lessons: Museum Field Trip! (Part 2)
Today is the second of three lessons making connections between music and visual art.
Classical Kids Music Lessons: Museum Field Trip! (Part 1)
Today is the first of three lessons about connections between music and art.
Classical Kids Music Lessons: Golden Butterflies (Day One)
The Italian composer Ludovico Einaudi decided to go on a series of walks and write a whole lot of music inspired by the things he saw and heard. Today we will listen to one of the pieces inspired by his walks.
Classical Kids Music Lessons: How Are You Feeling?
Music is a great way to communicate emotion. It can help us get in touch with our feelings. Today we will listen to several pieces of music and think about how it makes us feel.
Classical Kids Music Lessons: Mother Goose
Today we will listen to one movement, or one story, from the suite and use it to help us think about storytelling and story sequence.
Classical Kids Music Lessons: All About That (Double) Bass
Today we will learn about the biggest string instrument, the double bass.
Classical Kids Music Lessons: Gone Fishin'
Fishing season is here. Listen to music inspired by this outdoor activity.
Classical Kids Music Lessons: Heavenly Harp
There are many kinds of harps. Today we will learn about and listen to the harp most commonly used in orchestras.
Classical Kids Music Lessons: Moldau River Cruise
Use your imagination to take a virtual river cruise on the beautiful Moldau River.
Classical Kids Music Lessons: May Flowers
Last month, we listened to music that reminded us of April Showers. Now it's time for May Flowers.
Classical Kids Music Lessons: Class Notes Concert featuring Flying Forms
Cultivate active listening skills and experience the joy of music with a virtual Class Notes Concert, featuring Flying Forms.
Classical Kids Music Lessons: Walking the Dog
Maybe you've noticed lots of dogs and their owners out for walks. Today you will hear some music about dog walking.
Classical Kids Music Lessons: Class Notes Concert featuring Gaelynn Lea
Cultivate active listening skills and experience the joy of music with a virtual Class Notes Concert, featuring Gaelynn Lea.