INTRODUCTORY/PARENTS
FC Stories of Operas
♦ American Singer
Old school textbooks with wonderful collections of songs to sing.
Child's Own Book of Great Musicians by Thomas Tapper
The Story of The Royal Children, adapted by Humperdinck
♥ History Sings by Hazel Kinscella
Stories behind America's music.
♦ $ Mole Music by David McPhail
A spiritual story about the far-reaching effects of private actions. Mole has always led a simple life, but lately he feels something is missing. When he first hears someone playing a violin, Mole realizes that he longs to make beautiful music, too. Through practice and patience, Mole learns to play. And even though he plays alone, in the privacy of his underground home, his music has an effect on others that is more magical than Mole will ever know.
♥ Music Appreciation for Little Children
♥ Music in the Home by Anne Faulkner
An aid to parents in the cause of better listening.
♥ New Illustrated Book of Favorite Hymns
♥ Opera Stories from Wagner by Florence Akins
♥ Putting Young America in Tune by Henriette Weber
How to teach the child appreciation for music.
♦ $ Sing for America by Opal Wheeler
This is a collection of original American music with an accompanying story describing the times and events around the evolution of these songs.
♥ Songs of the Church with Stories of Their Writers by Lady Ellen M'Dougall
"Let us tell the children stories of the brave men and women who, in the midst of war and persecution, of suffering and isolation, wrote the hymns that have helped others to face the hardships of life." There are many stories in here that can be adapted for children.
♥ Songs That Every Child Should Know by Dolores Bacon
A selection of the best songs of all nations for young people.
Stories in Music Appreciation by Hazel Kinscella These are wonderful books that have simple stories to go along suggested music that can be searched in YouTube.
♦ Stories of Gilbert and Sullivan Operas by Clyde Robert Bulla
► ♥ Stories of Great Composers for Children by Thomas Tapper
♥ Symphony Stories:
These are program notes from a series of symphonies performed for children by the North Carolina Symphony. You'll find stories and interesting tidbits of info to help your children enjoy the pieces. There are a lot of choices here that can be used for mini-music appreciation classes.
♥ The Book of the Great Musicians by Percy A. Scholes
A course in appreciation for young readers.
♥ The Child's Song Book for Primary Schools and the Home Circle by Mary Howliston
♥ The Children's Book of Hymns by Cicely M. Barker
With beautiful colored illustrations.
♥ The Enjoyment of Music by Arthur Pollitt
When you're ready to take your understanding of the power of music in our lives to a deeper level, give this book a try.
♦ The Fireside Book of Favorite American Songs
♥ The Golden Book of Favorite Songs
♥ The Pinafore Picture Book by W. S. Gilbert (1908)
♥ The Primary Song Book
1912 LDS children's song book.
♥ The Story of The Mikado told by Gilbert
♥ The True Story of Amazing Grace
♥ Wagner Opera Stories by Grace Barber
♦ $ Wee Sing Series
♥ What Music Can Do For You by Harriet Seymour
This isn't just a book about music. It's a lesson on learning in general, following the pattern of heart, mind and spirit; of desire, then law, then action; love, learn, do.
Old school textbooks with wonderful collections of songs to sing.
Child's Own Book of Great Musicians by Thomas Tapper
- ♥ Johann Sebastian Bach: The Story of the Boy Who Sang in the Streets
- ♥ Beethoven: The Story of a Little Boy Who Was Forced to Practice
- ♥ Chopin: The Story of the Boy Who Made Beautiful Melodies
- ♥ Edvard Grieg: The Story of the Boy Who Made Music in the Land of the Midnight Sun
- ♥ Handel: The Story of a Little Boy Who Had to Practice in the Attic
- ♥ Franz Joseph Haydn: The Story of the Choir Boy Who Became a Great Composer
- ♥ Franz Liszt: The Story of a Boy Who Became a Great Pianist and Teacher
- ♥ Mozart: The Story of a Little Boy and His Sister Who Gave Concerts
- ♥ Franz Schubert: The Story of the Boy Who Wrote Beautiful Songs
- ♥ Robert Schumann: The Story of the Boy Who Made Pictures in Music
- ♥ Verdi: The Story of the Little Boy who Loved the Hand Organ
- ♥ Richard Wagner: The Story of the Boy Who Wrote Little Plays
The Story of The Royal Children, adapted by Humperdinck
♥ History Sings by Hazel Kinscella
Stories behind America's music.
♦ $ Mole Music by David McPhail
A spiritual story about the far-reaching effects of private actions. Mole has always led a simple life, but lately he feels something is missing. When he first hears someone playing a violin, Mole realizes that he longs to make beautiful music, too. Through practice and patience, Mole learns to play. And even though he plays alone, in the privacy of his underground home, his music has an effect on others that is more magical than Mole will ever know.
♥ Music Appreciation for Little Children
♥ Music in the Home by Anne Faulkner
An aid to parents in the cause of better listening.
♥ New Illustrated Book of Favorite Hymns
♥ Opera Stories from Wagner by Florence Akins
♥ Putting Young America in Tune by Henriette Weber
How to teach the child appreciation for music.
♦ $ Sing for America by Opal Wheeler
This is a collection of original American music with an accompanying story describing the times and events around the evolution of these songs.
♥ Songs of the Church with Stories of Their Writers by Lady Ellen M'Dougall
"Let us tell the children stories of the brave men and women who, in the midst of war and persecution, of suffering and isolation, wrote the hymns that have helped others to face the hardships of life." There are many stories in here that can be adapted for children.
♥ Songs That Every Child Should Know by Dolores Bacon
A selection of the best songs of all nations for young people.
Stories in Music Appreciation by Hazel Kinscella These are wonderful books that have simple stories to go along suggested music that can be searched in YouTube.
- ♦ Folk Tales From Many Lands
- ♥ Conrad's Magic Flight, Book 4
- ♦ The Man in the Drum and Other Tales, Book 2
♦ Stories of Gilbert and Sullivan Operas by Clyde Robert Bulla
► ♥ Stories of Great Composers for Children by Thomas Tapper
♥ Symphony Stories:
These are program notes from a series of symphonies performed for children by the North Carolina Symphony. You'll find stories and interesting tidbits of info to help your children enjoy the pieces. There are a lot of choices here that can be used for mini-music appreciation classes.
♥ The Book of the Great Musicians by Percy A. Scholes
A course in appreciation for young readers.
♥ The Child's Song Book for Primary Schools and the Home Circle by Mary Howliston
♥ The Children's Book of Hymns by Cicely M. Barker
With beautiful colored illustrations.
♥ The Enjoyment of Music by Arthur Pollitt
When you're ready to take your understanding of the power of music in our lives to a deeper level, give this book a try.
♦ The Fireside Book of Favorite American Songs
♥ The Golden Book of Favorite Songs
♥ The Pinafore Picture Book by W. S. Gilbert (1908)
♥ The Primary Song Book
1912 LDS children's song book.
♥ The Story of The Mikado told by Gilbert
♥ The True Story of Amazing Grace
♥ Wagner Opera Stories by Grace Barber
♦ $ Wee Sing Series
♥ What Music Can Do For You by Harriet Seymour
This isn't just a book about music. It's a lesson on learning in general, following the pattern of heart, mind and spirit; of desire, then law, then action; love, learn, do.
INTERMEDIATE
♥ A Collection of Patriotic and Folklore Songs American and Foreign
♥ Abridged Academy Song Book
Includes national songs and popular songs of the day.
♥ Home Songs
Songs of home and popular hymns.
♥ Immortal Hymns and Their Story by Rev. Louis Banks
"Narrative of the conception and striking experiences of blessing attending the use of some of our favorite hymns."
♥ Modern Messages from Great Hymns by Robert Smith
♦ Music Makers by Percy M. Young
♥ Operas Every Child Should Know by Mary Bacon (1915)
♥ Stories of Great National Songs by Nicholas Smith
♥ The National Song Book by Charles Villier-Stanford
English, Scottish and Welsh folk songs, carols and rounds.
♥ The Story of Our National Ballads by C.A. Browne
♥ Twenty-Four Memory Hymns and Their Stories by Amos Wells
♥ Abridged Academy Song Book
Includes national songs and popular songs of the day.
♥ Home Songs
Songs of home and popular hymns.
♥ Immortal Hymns and Their Story by Rev. Louis Banks
"Narrative of the conception and striking experiences of blessing attending the use of some of our favorite hymns."
♥ Modern Messages from Great Hymns by Robert Smith
♦ Music Makers by Percy M. Young
♥ Operas Every Child Should Know by Mary Bacon (1915)
♥ Stories of Great National Songs by Nicholas Smith
♥ The National Song Book by Charles Villier-Stanford
English, Scottish and Welsh folk songs, carols and rounds.
♥ The Story of Our National Ballads by C.A. Browne
♥ Twenty-Four Memory Hymns and Their Stories by Amos Wells
ADVANCED
FC Stories of Music and Art History
FC Stories of Hymns
FC Stories of Hymns
♥ A Concise History of Music by Percy M. Young
♥ Chats with Music Students by Thomas Tapper
For your serious student of music-talks about music and life.
♥ Essentials in Music History by Thomas Tapper
A pretty detailed illustrated look at the history of music throughout the ages.
♥ Folk Songs of the American Negro by John Work
I gained such a great appreciation of Negro-Spirituals from this book and for the gift of song used by the African slaves to get through their terrible ordeal. You'll find many stories behind the songs as well.
♥ Helen Keller Sees Flowers and Hearts Music
♥ Illustrated History of Hymns and Their Authors by Edwin Long
Tidbits of information.
Music Appreciation Course:
♥ Stories from the Operas by Gladys Davidson (1914)
♥ Stories from the Russian Operas by Gladys Davidson (1922)
♥ Stories of Famous Operas by Helene Guerber (1921)
♥ Stories of Symphonic Music by Lawrence Gilman
Search for the works online, and then pull out this 'guide to the meaning of important symphonies, overtures, and tone-poems from Beethoven to the present day.'
♥ The Art of the Musician by Henry G. Hanchett
A guide to the intelligent appreciation of music.
♥ The Book of Musical Knowledge by Arthur Elson
The history, technique and appreciation of music, together with lives of the great composers.
♥ The Lure of Music by Olin Downes
Depicting the human side of great composers with stories of their inspired creations.
♥ The Music-Lover by Henry VanDyke
In just a few pages, VanDyke allows you to experience the thrill of listening to a great symphony and the effect if can have on your life.
♥ The Pirates of Penzance by Gilbert and Sullivan
Script from the opera
♦ $ The Spiritual Lives of the Great Composers by Patrick Kavanaugh
Handel, Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Brahms, Dvorak, Stravinsky, Messiaen . . . Men of genius as different as their music - but all inspired by deep spiritual convictions. Peter Kavanaugh uncovers the spirituality of twenty of music's timeless giants, revealing legacies of the soul as diverse as the masterpieces they created. Warmly written, beautifully illustrated, and complete with listening recommendations for each composer, Spiritual Lives of the Great Composers is a fascinating look at the inner flame that lit the works of these masters.
♥ The Story of Our Hymns by Frederick Gillman
Historical companion to The Fellowship Hymn Book
In depth look at the history of hymns.
♥ Chats with Music Students by Thomas Tapper
For your serious student of music-talks about music and life.
♥ Essentials in Music History by Thomas Tapper
A pretty detailed illustrated look at the history of music throughout the ages.
♥ Folk Songs of the American Negro by John Work
I gained such a great appreciation of Negro-Spirituals from this book and for the gift of song used by the African slaves to get through their terrible ordeal. You'll find many stories behind the songs as well.
♥ Helen Keller Sees Flowers and Hearts Music
♥ Illustrated History of Hymns and Their Authors by Edwin Long
Tidbits of information.
Music Appreciation Course:
- ♥ Vol. 1: The Appreciation of Music
- ♥ Vol. 2: Great Modern Composers
- ♥ Vol. 3: Short Studies of Great Masterpieces
- ♥ Vol. 4: Music as a Humanity
- ♥ Vol. 5: A Guide to Music, for Beginners and Others
♥ Stories from the Operas by Gladys Davidson (1914)
♥ Stories from the Russian Operas by Gladys Davidson (1922)
♥ Stories of Famous Operas by Helene Guerber (1921)
♥ Stories of Symphonic Music by Lawrence Gilman
Search for the works online, and then pull out this 'guide to the meaning of important symphonies, overtures, and tone-poems from Beethoven to the present day.'
♥ The Art of the Musician by Henry G. Hanchett
A guide to the intelligent appreciation of music.
♥ The Book of Musical Knowledge by Arthur Elson
The history, technique and appreciation of music, together with lives of the great composers.
♥ The Lure of Music by Olin Downes
Depicting the human side of great composers with stories of their inspired creations.
♥ The Music-Lover by Henry VanDyke
In just a few pages, VanDyke allows you to experience the thrill of listening to a great symphony and the effect if can have on your life.
♥ The Pirates of Penzance by Gilbert and Sullivan
Script from the opera
♦ $ The Spiritual Lives of the Great Composers by Patrick Kavanaugh
Handel, Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Brahms, Dvorak, Stravinsky, Messiaen . . . Men of genius as different as their music - but all inspired by deep spiritual convictions. Peter Kavanaugh uncovers the spirituality of twenty of music's timeless giants, revealing legacies of the soul as diverse as the masterpieces they created. Warmly written, beautifully illustrated, and complete with listening recommendations for each composer, Spiritual Lives of the Great Composers is a fascinating look at the inner flame that lit the works of these masters.
♥ The Story of Our Hymns by Frederick Gillman
Historical companion to The Fellowship Hymn Book
- ♥ The Fellowship Hymn Book
In depth look at the history of hymns.