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A Classical Kids Christmas.
by Susan Hammond. The Children's Group, Inc. (1400 Bayly St., Ste. 7, Pickering, Ontario, Canada L1W 3R2), 2001. CD, $33.54.
It's December 5, twenty days to go, and already you're weary of the round-the-clock Christmas tunes that have been assaulting your ears on the local radio station since you scraped up the last crumbs of Thanksgiving pie. If this situation sounds familiar, then the latest release from the acclaimed Classical Kids series, A Classical Kids Christmas, will provide a welcome alternative for both you and your children.
Loosely organized around the theme of a town Christmas pageant, the story line seems somewhat disjointed and really serves only to connect the various holiday vignettes, poems and legends. The scenes themselves, however, are charming combinations of beloved carols, classic poetry and original dialogue. Children will find themselves drawn in by the enthusiasm of the actors as they learn about international Christmas traditions, such as how trees came to be decorated with tinsel and the history of Saint Nicholas, all accompanied by classical favorites, "The Nutcracker Suite," Vivaldi's "Winter" and more. It is refreshing in our climate of political correctness to hear the traditional Christmas story recounted including the Wise Men, ...
- A Classical Kids Christmas. (Music).
- Magazine article from: School Library Journal Bixler, Beverly November 1, 2001 700+ words
A Classical Kids Christmas. 1 cassette or 1 CD. approx. 47 min. Prod. by Classical Kids. Dist. by Children's Group. 2001. ISBN 1-894502-21-3. cassette: $12.98, CD: $18.98. All Levels--This exquisite recording celebrates...
- A Classical Kids Christmas. (Audio).
- Magazine article from: Booklist Beavin, Kristi December 15, 2001 700+ words
A Classical Kids Christmas. The Children's Group. 2001. $10.98 (1-894502-21...customs, and music of the special day. Those familiar with the Classical Kids format will recognize the loosely constructed narrative (here...
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- Magazine article from: Publishers Weekly October 15, 2001 700+ words
...10.98, CD$ 18.98 * On the 10th release in producer/creator Hammond's (Beethoven Lives Upstairs) top-notch Classical Kids series, listeners will find themselves awash in sounds that evoke images of an Old World Christmas pageant. The excellent...
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- Press release article from: PR Newswire November 10, 1992 700+ words
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...Beijing, staged a Chinese version of the Classical Kids production of Mozart's Magnificent...Toronto, the originator and producer of Classical Kids, is credited with creating a whole...through her recordings. Hammond and the Classical Kids series have received numerous awards...
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- Magazine article from: School Arts Anderson, Kent February 1, 2000 700+ words
Classical Kids. Lauri Carlson. Chicago: Chicago Review Press (312-337-0747), 1998. Illus., softcover, 200 pp., $14.95. Designed...
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- Magazine article from: Publishers Weekly August 3, 1998 700+ words
Mozart's Magnificent Voyage Susan Hammond, performed by various artists. The Children's Group (800-668-0242), cassette $10.98, CD $18.98, 50 min. Hammond's now familiar blend of history, fantasy and classical music sparkles in this latest volume, which introduces composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
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- Magazine article from: Booklist Alexa, Cynthia December 15, 1993 700+ words
Ages 5-10. Featuring the works of Vivaldi, Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven, these music-appreciation productions successfully combine drama. music, and sound effects. In most cases, listeners actually "meet" the composers, thus gaining insight into the personalities of the masters. And the productions
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- Magazine article from: Booklist Sigwald, John November 1, 2003 700+ words
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- Press release article from: PR Newswire November 20, 2007 700+ words
...Smith, Bill Evans, Joe Williams, Ramsey Lewis, Billy Eckstine, Mel Torme and others. The selections on A HOLLY JOLLY KIDS CHRISTMAS (Hip-O/UMe) are among the most popular and fun songs adults and children have ever enjoyed at Christmastime. Along...
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