OBJECTIVE: To help children gain an appreciation of fine music and learn to express themselves musically.
Music is the universal language. It has been referred to as the 'quickening art' as it stirs our emotions and carries messages to a place deep within our hearts that words alone cannot reach. Throughout history, music has been used as a great healer. It's only in our modern day that it has become purely a means of entertainment. I hope you enjoy exploring the power music can have in your home and in your life as you read, watch, and listen to this month's selections.
Music is the universal language. It has been referred to as the 'quickening art' as it stirs our emotions and carries messages to a place deep within our hearts that words alone cannot reach. Throughout history, music has been used as a great healer. It's only in our modern day that it has become purely a means of entertainment. I hope you enjoy exploring the power music can have in your home and in your life as you read, watch, and listen to this month's selections.
INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES:
"Sweet harmonious sounds give exquisite joy to human beings capable of appreciating music." --Brigham Young
"Music makes people more gentle and meek, more modest and understanding." --Martin Luther
"Harmony has the power to draw Heaven downwards to the earth. It inspires men to love the good, and to do their duty. If one should desire to know whether a kingdom is well governed, if its morals are good or bad, the quality of its music shall furnish forth the answers." -Confucius
"Sweet harmonious sounds give exquisite joy to human beings capable of appreciating music." --Brigham Young
"Music makes people more gentle and meek, more modest and understanding." --Martin Luther
"Harmony has the power to draw Heaven downwards to the earth. It inspires men to love the good, and to do their duty. If one should desire to know whether a kingdom is well governed, if its morals are good or bad, the quality of its music shall furnish forth the answers." -Confucius
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Alert: My apologies for this cover photo. I promise--the video is well worth your time as a mother to watch. Mostly, you can listen. And use your own judgment as to whether or not you will share with your teens.
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ARTICLES/RESEARCH:
Mother's Learning Library: Music
Nurtured by Love by Shinichi Suzuki
Through the examples from his own life and teaching, Suzuki establishes his case for early childhood education and the high potential of every human being---not just those seemingly gifted. 
Spiritual Lives of Great Composers by Kavanaugh -- The great masters of music were driven to reveal the very glory of God to the human heart. Read little known stories of the composers pertaining to the spiritual faith. Includes suggested masterpieces to listen to.
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The Story of the Trapp Family Singers by Maria Augusta von Trapp -- The true story of the musical family behind the Sound of Music. A wonderful read!
Creative Music for Children
A plan of training based on the natural evolution of music, including the making and playing of instruments, dancing, singing, poetry. "Somewhere along the path of Music's development there lies an instrument suited to the capacity of every child." 
What Music Can Do For You by Harriet Seymour
A very thought provoking book that will make you rethink music instruction and also give insights to the learning process as a whole. Highly recommended. DELPHIAN READING: V: 218-389 . History of Music |
TOOLS:
Wee Sing Series
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Great collection of
American folk songs |
Spanish, French and
Portuguese options. LDS, but much that is universal. |
Online piano course
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Awesome resource to
make sense of music. |
DO:
1. Work through Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concert Series (The free youtubes are no longer available:( Check with your public library, or you can only purchase.)
2. Find ways to work listening to classical music into your life to familiarize your family with it.
3. Check out the books and resources in the Music Appreciation and History page.
2. Find ways to work listening to classical music into your life to familiarize your family with it.
3. Check out the books and resources in the Music Appreciation and History page.