Books in Classical Kids Music Box series

The Dream Children are about to be written out of Mozart s most famous opera. Hoping to change their fate, they enlist the help of the composer s young son Karl. Together the children embark on a journey that takes them back in time to Mozart s childhood as well as far into the future. Along the way, Karl learns much about his father and comes to understand his legacy of timeless music. Features more than 24 excerpts of Mozart s most important and engaging works including Symphony No. 1, Clarinet Quintet, Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, plus excerpts from Mozart s most famous operas including The Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni and The Magic Flute.Running time: Approx. 45 minutesAge: 5-12Format: CDPublisher: The Children s GroupISBN: 1896449670

Teacher s Guide with full length CD bundled together. After the dramatic sendoff of his music into space aboard Voyager II, Mr. Bach, along with his magic orchestra and choir, drops in on a little girl as she practices the piano.The Classical Kids Teacher s Notes present almost one hundred facts, activities, and thought-provoking questions to move beyond music into an integrated curriculum of social studies, creative writing, math, sciences and other arts. Grade: K-8Publisher: The Children s GroupISBN: 1894502760

This popular newcomer in the Classical Kids series features Mozart's young son, Karl, who longs to be taken from his boarding school to spend more time with his famous father. An old travelling trunk serves as a magic chest that reveals an incredible journey back in time to Mozart's childhood and into the fantastic world of Mozart's great opera The Magic Flute. Along the way, Karl comes to understand Mozart's extraordinary life as a travelling prodigy, his pressures from family and fame, his passion for composing, and the common bonds they both share. Audiences will enjoy twenty three excerpts of the master's music, including themes from Mozart's operas The Marriage of Figaro and Don Giovanni, popular excerpts from The Magic Flute, and some of his most important and engaging works such as Ave Verum, Symphony No. 1, Clarinet Quintet, and Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. The music is magically woven into the drama as two actors recreate historical incidents from the composer's life. This mesmerizing concert and story performance is approximately 50 minutes in length and is an ideal addition to any children's education program or family concert series. This program is recommended for audiences age six and up.