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Cover To CoverMeg Hamand - Love, Survival, and HopeMeg Hamand has had a heart for storytelling since her first poem was published in an anthology in elementary school. Since then, she graduated with a degree in English and creative writing from Indiana State University. She’s been published in multiple print and online publications and recognized as Michiana 40 Under 40 by South Bend Chamber of Commerce. She lives in Northern Indiana with her high school sweetheart, daughter, and miniature Dachshund, Nixon (named after Captain Nixon from Band of Brothers, not after the president).
Grab a copy here: https://a.co/d/7zN6D5p2025-06-2129 min
Clap for Classics!71. Splash into Summer: Poetry and Vivaldi’s Summer for KidsReady to cool off and laugh along? Join Ms. Elizabeth, Forte the Lion, and special guest Ruby for a refreshing summer-themed episode! We’ll share a playful summer poem, explore the exciting music of Vivaldi’s Summer, and dive into some sunny jokes that are sure to make your little ones giggle. Plus, we’ll give you tips for writing your own jokes and invite you to download a fun printable that brings all the joy of this episode to life!
What We’ll Do in This Episode:– Hear Ruby recite the poem Open Hydrant by Marci Ridl...2025-06-1916 min
How To Fail With Elizabeth DayHow To Cope With A Friendship Break-Up - with Cynthia Nixon - Special ReleaseCynthia Nixon joins Elizabeth to answer YOUR questions and failures including: whose failures would you most like to hear (dead or alive) how to cope with a friendship break up and how to know when to have kids. Elizabeth then takes a moment to reflect on meeting Cynthia, and everything they covered.
To hear Cynthia tackling your failures join our community of subscribers here: https://howtofail.supportingcast.fm/#content
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2025-06-1227 min
How To Fail With Elizabeth DayCynthia Nixon - ‘Being brave is feeling scared and doing it anyway’Whilst Cynthia Nixon’s versatility is beyond question, it's fair to say that she has become permanently associated with one character, Miranda Hobbs, in Sex and the City and its companion piece, And Just Like That. She won an Emmy for her performance and a generation of fans who identified with the ambitious type-A lawyer whose cynicism disguised as vulnerability has grown markedly through the decades.
Nixon is also a political activist and vocal advocate for progressive causes. She even met her wife at an education rally in 2002. In 2018, she ran unsuccessfully for the go...2025-06-1151 min
Clap for Classics!70. Presto Storms and Musical Waves: Ocean Fun for Little ListenersReady to make a splash? Join Ms. Elizabeth, Forte the Lion, and special guest Charlotte for a fun-filled ocean-themed music adventure! This episode is packed with interactive songs, musical movement, and a listening adventure to Vivaldi’s Summer. We’ll explore echo singing, legato and staccato movement, and the energetic rhythms of a summer thunderstorm.
🎵 What We’ll Do in This Episode: – Sing along with the echo song “Charlie Over the Ocean” – Learn a legato and staccato ball song with fun movement prompts – Experience Vivaldi’s Summer concerto like never before—through rain, thunder, and dancing wind! –...2025-05-2918 min
Clap for Classics!69. Sing, Snap & Swim: A Filipino Crab Song + Classical Music Adventure!In this fun-filled episode, Forte the Lion takes us on a musical journey to the Philippines, where we learn a silly and catchy folk song called “Tong Tong Tong Pakitong-Kitong”—all about a giant crab! 🦀
Then we dive deep into the sea with the magical classical piece “Aquarium” by Camille Saint-Saëns. 🎶
Sing along in both English and Tagalog, snap your crab claws to the rhythm and enjoy an imaginative listening activity that brings classical music to life for your little one!
✨ Free Printable! Pair this episode with a delightful printable that includes:
Bilingual lyric...2025-05-0917 min
Clap for Classics!68. Clap, Sing, and Play: Music Activities for Babies That Boost DevelopmentGrab a FREE month of music in exchange for filling out a short survey about the podcast! www.clapforclassics.com/survey
Welcome to Clap for Classics!, where music and learning go hand in hand! In today’s sweet and playful episode, we’re sharing three favorite activities from our Nursery Rhyme Baby Time course—perfect for babies and toddlers, but fun for the whole family. Whether you’re gently guiding your baby’s hands or marching with a preschooler, this episode is full of joyful, musical bonding moments.
🎁 Download our free 2-page printable with 8 Tips for Sharing Mu...2025-04-1714 min
Clap for Classics!67. Musical Fossils: Dance, Play & Learn with Saint-Saëns!🎁 Enjoying the podcast? Take our quick 2-minute survey and get a free month of All Access as a thank-you gift! Click here to share your thoughts. www.clapforclassics.com/survey
Don't Miss This Freebie! Head over to www.clapforclassics.com/episode67 to download a FREE printable that brings today’s episode to life!
What’s Inside?
A lyric sheet for our fun, interactive song "I Am a Fossil"
A musical map to help your little one follow along with Fossils from Carnival of the Animals It’s the perfect way to extend the learning and play be...2025-03-2016 min
@Work PodcastSyble Latta & Pam Nixon - Poffie Girls (Reprise)This is @Work with Dr. Elizabeth Teagarden. For over a decade, Dr. Teagarden has worked with small to medium enterprises to create more drama free workplaces. Here on the @Work podcast, she speaks with presidents, owners and executives of companies about their unique workforce ecosystems and how they create great places to work. As a single mother of modest means in the 1970s, with no retail or business experience. Syble Latta faced many challenges when she decided to open a bridal salon. The economic times were bad, and banks felt that women were a loan risk and...2024-10-3146 min
Smash Your Own Ceiling103 - Getting confident with your styleToday I'm sharing a fantastic conversation with the lovely Kay Korsh - all about getting confident with your style.
If you've ever wondered 'what on Earth do I wear?!' this is the episode for you.
We talk about how to create your style so you not only feel comfortable, make a great impression but also to get your message across , and Kay shares so many tips along the way.
Here's more about Kay:
Kay has spent 20 years dressing actors like Elizabeth...2024-10-2334 min
@Work PodcastSyble Latta & Pam Nixon, Poffie GirlsThis is @Work with Dr. Elizabeth Teagarden. For over a decade, Dr. Teagarden has worked with small to medium enterprises to create more drama free workplaces. Here on the @Work podcast, she speaks with presidents, owners and executives of companies about their unique workforce ecosystems and how they create great places to work. As a single mother of modest means in the 1970s, with no retail or business experience. Syble Latta faced many challenges when she decided to open a bridal salon. The economic times were bad, and banks felt that women were a loan risk and...2024-03-1445 min
Clap for Classics!66. Ella's Hello, Joplin's Jazz, and Gospel Joy: A Musical Tribute to Black History Month🎁 Enjoying the podcast? Take our quick 2-minute survey and get a free month of All Access as a thank-you gift! Click here to share your thoughts. www.clapforclassics.com/survey
It is February, and it is Black History Month! Today we’re sharing music we love by black artists of the 20th century.
Hello, by Ella Jenkins
Hello hello hello and how are you
I’m fine I’m fine and I hope that you are too
Sing this song with any variation you can think of, soft, loud, hum...2024-02-2215 min
Clap for Classics!65. Love Songs for Little Ones🎁 Enjoying the podcast? Take our quick 2-minute survey and get a free month of All Access as a thank-you gift! Click here to share your thoughts. www.clapforclassics.com/survey
This is an episode with love songs for our little ones. We include one folk song, one Clap for Classics! original song, and the beautiful Waltz from Tchaikovsky's ballet, Sleeping Beauty.
Love Somebody
This is an Appalachian folk song, originally a fiddle tune.
Love somebody yes I do,
Love somebody yes I do,
Love somebody yes I do, ...2024-02-0815 min
Clap for Classics!64. Hungry and Hibernating BearsGrab our free printable arctic animal cards to extend the learning and fun of this episode at www.clapforclassics.com/episode64
For more winter content from our Four Seasons Course check out episode 38 and episode 39.
Clear some space to move for the first activity!
This is a song/activity that just needs to be experienced again and again. Your child will love pretending to hibernate, and waking you up when spring returns. Learn the song so that you can sing it away from the screen.
Feel free to expand the story...2024-01-2514 min
Clap for Classics!63. Flashlights, bird feeders, skittles and cornflakes! A sneak peek into the Winter Four Seasons CurriculumToday we’re sharing a sneak-peek inside our Four Seasons Curriculum. Check out all the details and snag the year-long course at www.clapforclassics.com/fourseasons
Music
We start with one of our favorite songs from the winter course: Down with Darkness.
We have fun using flashlights and a drum while we learn this song.
Down with darkness, up with light
Up with sunshine, down with night
Each of us is one small light
But together we shine bright
Go away darkest blackest ni...2024-01-1115 min
Clap for Classics!62. The Nutcracker Part 2Inside our All Access membership we have a Nutcracker music course for young kids! It is an immersive experience with Tchaikovsky’s iconic ballet. You and your kids will be experiencing the story and music of the Nutcracker through songs, games, active listening, instrument playing, and using your imagination right alongside Ms. Elizabeth and her daughter Charlotte.
To join the membership and start making music with us today, go to www.clapforclassics.com/join. Use the code “LION” for 50% off your first month!
Alternatively, you can purchase just the Nutcracker course on it’s own or as pa...2023-12-0713 min
Clap for Classics!61. Introducing the Nutcracker!Join us for even more Nutcracker fun, sign up for our FREE 5 day Nutcracker challenge that starts December 4th. www.clapforclassics.com/nutcracker2023
Grab a free printable of hand-drawn images of the characters from the Nutcracker. www.clapforclassics.com/episode61.
We like to make simple popsicle stick puppets out of ours to play with while we listen to the music and during this episode. Kids can also use them to retell and act out the story on their own!
Inside our All Access membership we have a Nutcracker music course for young kids...2023-11-3014 min
Clap for Classics!60. "I Like Pie." The Thanksgiving soundtrack with Kathryn LieppmanGrab our free printable that goes along with this song at www.clapforclassics.com/episode60
You'll want some forks, a shaker, or any instrument to play along with us today.
We are the first to get to hear Kathryn Lieppman’s brand new recording of “I Like Pie.” The song will be available wherever you stream music soon! Follow her on IG @kathrynpianist
Looking for ways to bring more music into your home? Check out our All Access Membership at www.clapforclassics.com/join or our Four Seasons Music and More Curriculum at www.clapforc...2023-11-1609 min
Clap for Classics!59. "Who Are The People You Go To?" with Special Guest Miss JulieannSing, clap, dance along with Miss Julieann, Forte and Ms. Elizabeth during this episode. We talk about the people we can go to when we need support or when we’re having big feelings.
Miss Julieann is an award winning children’s musician and therapist. Her brand new album, RESILIENT CHILD, was created to teach resilience skills to children and their caregivers.
Find Miss Julieann:
On her website: https://www.missjulieann.com/
On youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtkmZcvcjxBy6NSGbZEN5dA
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missjulieannmusic
Go listen to her new...2023-11-0912 min
Clap for Classics!58. Cats and Hats!: Peter and the Wolf and the Scarlatti Cat Fugue with Classical SproutsGrab our brand new free Peter and the Wolf Flashcards to extend the fun and learning of this episode: www.clapforclassics.com/episode58
Today’s episode is all about cats!
We listen to some of the cat excerpts from Peter and the Wolf, learn about the clarinet, discuss and practice the differences between the dynamic markings of forte and piano.
We learn a Kitty Cat Hat Game to the melody of the clarinet/cat theme from Peter and the Wolf. Grab a hat for this activity and have fun! Lyrics written by Kate Lieppman
C...2023-10-0521 min
Clap for Classics!57. "I Am Enough" with Special Guest Miss Katie SingsToday we are so excited to have a very special guest singing a very special song. Miss Katie from Miss Katie Sings just came out with this beautiful new song that shares such an important message.
It is a call and response song, it is easy to sing along to and you and your little one will love it!
Here are the lyrics:
I am enough
You are enough
We make space
For all of us
We are different
An...2023-09-2111 min
Clap for Classics!56. Vivaldi's Autumn PartyFor this activity you can grab some rhythm sticks, a scarf, and a pillow! We’ll be enjoying Vivaldi’s “Autumn” the whole first movement. I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how much fun you and your kids will have while engaging with this beautiful music.
Get your hands on the free printable now at www.clapforclassics.com/episode56. It is a PDF with a listening map for this classical music activity. It’s a great way to extend the learning with a visual representation of what is happening in the music. We are teaching...2023-09-0713 min
Clap for Classics!55. Apples, art, poetry and STEM: Exploring the Four Seasons Music and More Curriculum.Today we’re sharing a sneak-peek inside our Four Seasons Curriculum. Check out all the details and snag the year-long course at www.clapforclassics.com/fourseasons
We start with a song and a poem, and then our art and STEM teacher share a little introduction of what they will be teaching in the autumn unit. You do not want to miss all the wonderful nature-inspired learning that you and your little one will be doing as you explore the outdoors, use your imagination, sing, and create together.
Music: Way Up High in the Appl...2023-08-3116 min
Clap for Classics!54. "Move Like the Animals Do" with Special Guest Georgie from Tambourine SocialJoin us in our All Access Membership for a library of activities like the ones on this podcast. Check out the details at www.clapforclassics.com/join.
We’re so happy to feature Georgie from the Tambourine Social on today’s episode. She gets us moving our body while she shares a really fun song about Australian animals: “Move Like the Animals Do.”
Find her podcast, “Toddler Tunes”, wherever you listen to podcasts.
Stream her music on spotify or any other streaming service. Search for “The Tambourine Social.”
Find her on youtube: https...2023-08-1711 min
Clap for Classics!53. Presto, Saint-Saëns' Wild Donkey, teaches us about tempo, rhythm and beatCome to the Carnival with Ms. Elizabeth and friends and get a glimpse inside our All Access Membership with 5 days of classical music inspired activities for your and your little ones!
Sign up for this free event at www.clapforclassics.com/carnival23
On today’s episode we share 2 activities from our "Carnival of the Animals" course.
First, you get to meet one of our beloved musical puppet friends, Presto the Donkey, inspired by the Wild Donkey of Saint-Saëns' Carnival of the Animals. We listen to the Wild Donkey movement and play freeze dan...2023-08-0316 min
Clap for Classics!52. "Waiting for the Elevator" with Special Guest Laurie BerknerGrab the free download that accompanies this activity at www.clapforclassics.com/episode52 it’s a printable play packet with an elevator cut out, animal puppets, traceable numbers, and more! It is a great way to extend the learning and fun on this episode.
We are thrilled to have well-known children’s artist Laurie Berkner on the podcast today sharing her energetic song, “Waiting for the Elevator.” We’ll be moving our bodies, dancing, making animal noises, working on memory and sequencing, but most of all just having fun!
Want to hear more of...2023-07-2011 min
Clap for Classics!51. Gerswhin's Rhapsody on a Burger and FriesFor today's episode we are re-airing one of our favorite episodes from last year. You won't want to miss this one, even if you've already heard it! Join Ms. Elizabeth, Wilder, and Riff the Pig as we share a wonderful piece of music from american composer George Gershwin.
Grab some rhythm sticks and our free printable to extend this activity. The printable includes images of the instruments that we’ll identify as we listen to this piece. Print them on cardstock and mount on popsicle sticks for puppets, or print two sets and use them to...2023-07-0611 min
Clap for Classics!50. Forte Celebrates the 4th of July!Celebrate our 50th episode, and the 4th of July with Forte and Charlotte! They take over the podcast and share a bunch of 4th of July jokes you won't want to miss.
We finish out the episode with our Patriotic medley, 3 of our favorite patriotic tunes with simple ukulele chords. Grab the free PDF with the arrangement of the medley, ukulele chords and lyrics at www.clapforclassics.com/episode50.
We also have a special coupon for you that is good for 20% on either our membership or our American Classics course. Use the...2023-06-2912 min
Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine podcastOpponents Gear Up to Fight GOP’s Latest Plan to Cut Social Security & MedicareSocial Security Works Executive Director Alex Lawson: Opponents Gear Up to Fight GOP’s Latest Plan to Cut Social Security & MedicareEnvironmental and climate justice leader Elizabeth Yeampierre: As Climate Crisis Worsens, Environmental Regulations Sacrificed to Reach Debt Ceiling DealClafkin University Assistant Professor Robert Greene II: Juneteenth Federal Holiday Must Remain Radical and Relevant to Today's Civil Rights Struggles Bob Nixon's Under-reported News Summary• Global demand for coal hit a new high in 2022• Colombian indige...2023-06-2129 min
Clap for Classics!49. A Watermelon Song with Special Guest Stephanie LeavellWe are thrilled to welcome Stephanie Leavell from Music for Kiddos as a guest teacher on our podcast today. She shares a very fun summery song with us about the juicy summer fruit: Watermelon.
To find out more about Stephanie and what she does check out her website at www.musicforkiddos.com You can find her music on Spotify, or Youtube, or any other music platform that you use.
Get access to all of our musical content for kids ages 2-8 inside our All Access Membership. Use the code “LION” at checko...2023-06-1511 min
Victorian Periodical ParadeS2 E2.01 - Lady Audley's Secret - Chapter 3Hello there,
Today Owen Narrates "Lady Audley's Secret" Chapter 3
Written by Mary Elizabeth Braddon
Published in the London Journal 1863
Welcome back to the Victorian Periodical Parade. Welcome to the reading of Chapter 3 of Lady Audley’s Secret. My name is Owen and I have messed up again, this Chapter is being published out of order. I have done this before, and I will try not to do this again. I have been assisting Dr. Kari Nixon by reading the fiction portions of the 1863 bound annual edition. In this nice collection of li...2023-06-0619 min
Clap for Classics!48. Peter and the Wolf, the String Family and a Meadow SongGrab our free PDF that accompanies this episode at www.clapforclassics.com/episode48. It is a printable with the instruments in the string family and Peter. Print these on cardstock and mount them on puppets for your little ones to play with while they listen to the episode, a fun way to enhance the learning and development.
Get access to all of our musical content, including our Peter and the Wolf courses for kids ages 2-8 inside our All Access Membership. Use the code “LION” at checkout to get 50% off the first month of your membe...2023-06-0114 minVictorian Periodical ParadeS2 E3.03 - Lady Audley's Secret - Chapter 7Hey listener,
Today Owen Narrates "Lady Audley's Secret" Chapter 7
Written by Mary Elizabeth Braddon
Published in the London Journal 1863
Welcome back to the Victorian Periodical Parade. We have another reading from the London Journal for you today. My name is Owen and I have been assisting Kari Nixon, PhD, by reading the fiction portions of the 1863 bound annual edition of the London Journal. This is a nice collection of literature and news articles that connects present day folk to the Victorians of 160 years ago.
In Chapter 7 we find that...2023-05-2327 min
Clap for Classics!47. Paddling, painting, and poetry!Join us for this sneak peek inside our summer "Four Seasons" Curriculum. We’ll share a song, learn a bit about Monet, imagine a summery sunball fight, and make a hypothesis about objects that will float or sink.
To join is inside our Four Seasons Curriculum go to www.clapforclassics.com/fourseasons. Get 20% off the curriculum for a limited time by using the code “SUMMER2023" at checkout.
Optional props for this episode.
Music: grab rhythm sticks and a box or basket that your little one can sit in and pretend it's a...2023-05-1916 min
Parks and PalsEp 6 - Perks of staying on property in WDW ft. Charlotte Fage, the Red Monorail and ElizabethStaying on or off property is a debate held by most booking a trip to Disney World. Join Chloe and Steven and this week's guest Charlotte Fage (from @thefagesisters_) as we discuss the perks of staying on site for 24/7 magic!2023-05-091h 20
Clap for Classics!46. Clip-clopping horses, balls and BizetGrab a ball for this episode and get ready to move your body.
This episode is a great one for all ages, but we especially wanted to feature some activities for our babies.
Did you know we have a music course just for our very youngest musicians?
Check out the details at www.clapforclassics.com/baby
1. Horsey Horsey. For this one either scoop up your little one and clip-clop around the room or pretend to be a horse and trot around. Swish your pretend tail, roll your hands, and don’t fo...2023-05-0412 minVictorian Periodical ParadeS2 E3.01 - Lady Audley's Secret - Chapter 6Well hello there,
Today Owen Narrates "Lady Audley's Secret" Chapter 6
Written by Mary Elizabeth Braddon
Published in the London Journal 1863
Welcome back to the Victorian Periodical Parade. We another reading from the London for you today. My name is Owen and I have been assisting Kari Nixon, PhD, by reading the fiction portions of the 1862 bound annual edition of the London Journal. This is a nice collection of literature and news articles that connects present day folk to the Victorians of 160 years ago.
In Chapter 6 George Talboys and Robert A...2023-04-2513 min
Clap for Classics!45. What do we do with our sticks Vivaldi?To join our music membership for young kids and start making music with us today, go to www.clapforclassics.com/join. Use the code “LION” for 50% off your first month!
We share 2 activities that both include sticks. In honor of Earth Day we encourage kids to go outside and use sticks that they find outside. But rhythm sticks, pencils, or wooden spoons would work fine.
What Can We Do With Our Sticks? (to the tune of Hickory Dickory Dock)
What can we do with our sticks?
We tap our sticks l...2023-04-2014 minVictorian Periodical ParadeS2 E3.02 - Lady Audley's Secret - Chapter 5Hello there,
Today Owen Narrates "Lady Audley's Secret" Chapter 5
Written by Mary Elizabeth Braddon
Published in the London Journal 1863
We are glad that you found your way over here to the Victorian Periodical Parade. Welcome to another reading of the London. My name is Owen and I have been assisting Dr. Kari Nixon by reading the fiction portions of the 1862 bound annual edition. This is a nice collection of literature and news articles that connects present day folks to the Victorians of 160 years ago.
In Chapter 5 George Talboys and R...2023-04-1114 min
Clap for Classics!44. All about bunnies: songs for an egg-celent springCome to our free live "Music from Around the World" zoom Class happening on Thursday April 20th at 12pm Eastern Time/ 9 am Pacific. (Recording will be available.) Sign up at www.clapforclassics.com/liveclass
To join our music membership for young kids and start making music with us today, go to www.clapforclassics.com/join. Use the code “LION” for 50% off your first month!
Grab some egg shakers for this episode (the more, the better!)
1. Bunny Pokey:
You put your bunny ears in
,
You put your bunny ears out,
Yo...2023-04-0617 min
Clap for Classics!43. A train ride through Brazil with Villa Lobos and a folk songTo join our music membership for young kids and start making music with us today, go to www.clapforclassics.com/join.
Use the code “LION” for 50% off your first month!
Today on the episode we’re going on a trip to Brazil!
1. We first share a popular Brazilian folk song: Peixe Vivo, a love song about a fish (kind of). You might want to grab a blue scarf and some fish toys to play with while we sing this song.
How could little fishies live
If they’re outside of the s...2023-03-1615 min
Clap for Classics!42. Slumber Serenade: 3 Soothing Lullabies for Babies and ToddlersGrab a free PDF with lyrics and ukulele chords for the two lullabies shared here as well as 4 more lullabies that are found inside our membership. www.clapforclassics.com/episode42
To join our music membership for young kids and start making music with us today, go to www.clapforclassics.com/join. Use the code “LION” for 50% off your first month!
In this episode we share 2 of our favorite lullabies: "Hush Little Baby" and "Baby's Boat's a Silver Moon." One you might be familiar with and one that might be new! Then we end...2023-03-0210 min
Clap for Classics!41. A musical sandwich with Samuel Coleridge-TaylorWe take the guesswork out of early childhood education with our play-based, nature-infused, hands-on, engaging program.
The "Four Seasons: Music and More" curriculum is an online program that encourages learning through play.
Music, art, poetry and STEM are combined into a robust curriculum that you will enjoy experiencing alongside your little one.
This curriculum is on sale for just a few more days. Use the code “SPRINGPREVIEW” until February 20th for 20% off the curriculum. We’re also throwing in a bonus music course of your choice that you can input a...2023-02-1610 minVictorian Periodical ParadeS2 E1.04 Lady Audley's Secret - Part 4S2 E1.01 Owen Reads
Lady Audley's Secret
by Mary Elizabeth Braddon,
Published in the London Journal 1863
Hello Lovely Vickies and Victors,
I am glad you found your way over here to the Victorian Periodical Parade
Welcome to the another reading of Lady Audley's Secret.
This is the last part of the second chapter.
Here George describes the night he left his wife and child to set off for the colony of Australia to make his fortune.
He also describes his love and devotion to his wife, which is a happy coincidence that the publication of this podcast episode will be on...2023-02-1407 min
Clap for Classics!40. A Cheesy Little WaltzInterested in learning more about what's inside our All Access Membership? Sign-up for our FREE Musical Moments play series and receive 5 of our favorite activities straight to your inbox. Grab the freebie at www.clapforclassics.com/musicalmoments
Today on the podcast we share some information about the waltz, and practicing hearing and feeling the triple meter! We listen to clips of two different waltz pieces.
The Skater’s Waltz, by Waldteufel
Roses from the South, by Strauss
Listen to the them both on our Valentine spotify play list that can be found here
We end...2023-02-0211 min
Clap for Classics!39. Ice Skating with Vivaldi and a PenguinGrab a blanket and a couple paper plates for each listener if you can! As always, props are optional, but will enhance the engagement and fun!
Today we share 2 activities that come straight from our “Winter Expedition with Vivaldi and Friends” music course. If you enjoyed the activities and want to experience the rest of the fun, you can join us at www.clapforclassics.com/fourseasons. Our Four Seasons curriculum is more than just music, it also includes art, poetry, and STEM units.
To hear the 1st movement of Vivaldi’s Winter concerto, check out last we...2023-01-1915 minVictorian Periodical ParadeS2 E1.03 - Lady Audley's Secret - Narration - Part 3Hello there,
Today Owen Narrates "Lady Audley's Secret" Chapter 2
Written by Mary Elizabeth Braddon
Published in the London Journal 1863
We are glad that you found your way over here to the Victorian Periodical Parade. Welcome to the fourth reading of the Cornhill magazine. My name is Owen and I have been assisting Dr. Kari Nixon by reading the fiction portions of the 1862 bound annual edition. This is a nice collection of literature that connects present day folks to the Victorians of 160 years ago.
This first reading is chapter of the Mary Elizabeth Braddon novel, "Lady Audley's Secret." The second and t...2023-01-1719 min
Clap for Classics!38. Shivering in our mittens with VivaldiHappy New Year! We’re excited to be back for another season of Clap for Classics! episodes. This year new episodes will come out on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month, so be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss anything.
Today we share 2 activities that come straight from our “Winter Expedition with Vivaldi and Friends” music course. If you enjoyed these musical play activities and want to experience the rest of the fun, you can join us at www.clapforclassics.com/fourseasons. Our Four Seasons curriculum is more than just music, i...2023-01-0514 minVictorian Periodical ParadeS2 E1.02 Lady Audley's Secret Chapter 1 Part 2S2 E1.02 Owen Narrates "Lady Audley's Secret"
Written by Mary Elizabeth Braddon
Published in the London Journal 1863
Hello Lovely Vicies and Victors,
Im glad you found your way over here to the Victorian Periodical Parade Welcome to the third reading of the Cornhill magazine. My name is Owen and I have been assisting Dr. Kari Nixon by reading the fiction portions of the 1862 bound annual edition. This is a nice collection of literature that connects present day folks to the Victorians of a 160 years ago.
This first reading is a segment of the Mary Elizabeth Braddon novel, "Lady Audley's Secret." People...2023-01-0315 minVictorian Periodical ParadeS2 E1.01 Owen Reads Lady Audley's SecretS1 E1.01 Owen Reads Lady Audley's Secret by Mary Elizabeth Braddon, Published in the London Journal 1863 Hello Lovely Vicies and Victors, Im glad you found your way over here to the Victorian Periodical Parade Welcome to the second reading of the Cornhill magazine. My name is Owen and I will be assisting Dr. Kari Nixon by reading the fiction portions of the 1862 bound annual edition. This is a nice collection of literature that connects present day folks to the Victorians of a 160 years ago. This first reading is a segment of the Mary Elizabeth Braddon novel, Lady Audley's Secret , People often...2022-12-2315 min
Clap for Classics!37. Holiday episode: Dreidels and Jingle BellsHappy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas friends! This is our last episode of 2022 and we hope you enjoy making some holiday music with us.
Grab a dreidel or spinning top, a scarf, and jingle bells for the 3 activities.
I Have a Little Dreidel
I have a little dreidel I made it out of clay
And when it's dry and ready
Then, dreidel I shall play
Oh, dreidel, dreidel, dreidel I made it out of clay
And when it's dry and ready
Then, dreidel I...2022-12-1414 min
Clap for Classics!36. Nutcracker Part 2Inside our All Access membership we have a Nutcracker music course for young kids! It is an immersive experience with Tchaikovsky’s iconic ballet. You and your kids will be experiencing the story and music of the Nutcracker through songs, games, active listening, instrument playing, and using your imagination right alongside Ms. Elizabeth and her daughter Charlotte.
To join the membership and start making music with us today, go to www.clapforclassics.com/join. Use the code “LION” for 50% off your first month!
Alternatively, you can purchase just the Nutcracker course on it’s ow...2022-12-0813 min
Recall This Book94 Elizabeth Kolbert on the Nature of the Future (GT, JP, NS, HY)How should humans respond to our ongoing human-made climate catastrophe? To answer that question, Recall this Book turned to prize-winning climate reporter Elizabeth Kolbert, who visited Brandeis this Fall. The topic was Under a White Sky, her recent book that documents the responses to the climate crisis ranging from a form of climate engineering that shoots reflective particles into the air to cool the atmosphere, to negative emission technologies that capture and inject carbon dioxide underground."You'd have to be pretty hard-hearted not to feel called to some kind of action when you see what we humans have...2022-12-0145 min
A Little Birdie Told Me#19 Helicopters to Tigers - navigating parenting styles with Dr. Elizabeth NixonWe chat to Professor Elizabeth Nixon, a lecturer in Developmental Psychology at Trinity College Dublin and Senior Research Fellow at the Children’s Research Centre, to find out more about how parenting styles and approaches can impact on a child’s developments and how you can negotiate family relationships as your child transitions from baby to toddler to older child to adolescent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-12-0144 min
Clap for Classics!35. The Nutcracker Part 1For the next 2 weeks we are sharing a sneak peek into our popular Nutcracker course for kids ages 2-8. You are in for a treat, this music and story and interactive way that we share it with young kids is so much fun!
Inside the course is an immersive experience with Tchaikovsky’s iconic ballet. You and your kids will be experiencing the story and music of the Nutcracker through songs, games, active listening, instrument playing, and using your imagination right alongside Ms. Elizabeth and her daughter Charlotte.
To join the membership and start making mus...2022-12-0114 min
Clap for Classics!34. I Like Pie!Grab an egg shaker for this episode, if you have one. (Anything that shakes will work!). Today we are sharing two songs to help us get in the Thanksgiving spirit.
The first song is a twist on a familiar favorite: “If You’re Happy And You Know It.” Customize this one with all the things that you’re thankful for!
“I like pie” is a Clap for Classics! Original written by Kathryn Lieppman. This catchy song will be in your head this season while you’re making and eating pie!
Watch a...2022-11-2310 min
Clap for Classics!33. Teapots and TchaikovskyFor this episode you might want to grab a teapot and a scarf or wind wand if you have one.
Forte, Charlotte and Ms. Elizabeth share the familiar favorite:
“I’m a little teapot” and talk about the musical concepts forte and piano.
We also listen to a beautiful piano piece called “November” by Tchaikovsky.
Use a scarf or a ribbon wand to move your body while you listen to this music. Can you imagine what inspired Tchaikovsky to write this piece?
Watch a video of us teaching I’m a little t...2022-11-0315 min
Clap for Classics!32. Let's have some pumpkin fun!Forte and I share 3 pumpkin activities, perfect for this time of year. Grab a pumpkin if you have one to use as a drum, and let’s get started!
For information about our All Access Membership for kids ages 2-6 go to www.clapforclassics.com/join. And don't forget to use the code "LION" at checkout for 50% off your first month!
The first activity is a pumpkin version of “Ring Around the Rosie” where we find lots of different ways to go around our pumpkin.
Ring around the pumpkin
A p...2022-10-2710 min
Happy Hour With JayEpisode 225: The Health & Longevity Benefits of Vitamin E with Dr. Barrie TanThe Health & Longevity Benefits of Vitamin E with Dr. Barrie Tan
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Dr. Barrie Tan is hailed as a trailblazer and the wo...2022-10-2452 min
Clap for Classics!31. In the Hall of the Mountain KingElizabeth and Forte share 2 related activities in this episode. They share the wonderful classical piece, “In the Hall of the Mountain King” by Edvard Grieg, as well as the Mountain King Game that was inspired by the music.
Grab some rhythm sticks and a pillow and clear some space for this episode. You will be using your imagination and moving your body. We think you’re going to love this exciting music and fun interactive game. It might just become a new favorite in your home.
To watch the Mountain King Game in video format check out...2022-10-2013 min
Clap for Classics!30. Twinkle Twinkle Little Ghost (Learning the difference between major and minor)Grab a scarf if you have one and we’ll learn about and practice hearing the difference between Major and Minor together.
Elizabeth and Forte introduce the concept of major and minor by singing a few different songs in their original key, and then switching the song from major to minor or minor to major to highlight the difference.
We also share clips from some familiar classical pieces and try to identify if the piece is in a major key or a minor key.
Classical music for this podcast is licensed to us for...2022-10-1313 min
She Talks LawShe Talks Title IXThis year we celebrated the 50th anniversary of the passage of Title IX. How has Title IX evolved since its enactment and what should we all understand about this revolutionary civil rights law?
Jennifer Jovcevski is joined by Elizabeth Canning, a lawyer and human resources professional, and Kacey Houston Walker, counsel and deputy leader of Nixon Peabody’s Higher Education team. Elizabeth and Kacey give a background of Title IX, get us up to speed on the latest developments, and explain how colleges and universities are trying to keep up.
In this episode, you'll also hea...2022-10-0649 min
Clap for Classics!29. "Oats, Peas, Beans, and Barley"You’ll need rhythm sticks for this activity. Feel free to use blocks, wooden spoons, or of course just your clapping hands always work as well.
Grab the free printable that accompanies this activity at www.clapforclassics.com/episode29. It is a PDF with the lyrics, suggested actions, and extension ideas to go along with this song.
This activity prompts quite a few actions, if you’d like to see a video of this same activity, head over to the blog at www.clapforclassics.com/blog/oats or you can watch it on Youtube. (Be sure...2022-10-0611 min
Clap for Classics!28. Vivaldi's "Autumn" PartyFor this activity you can grab some rhythm sticks, a scarf, and a pillow! We’ll be enjoying Vivaldi’s “Autumn” the whole first movement. I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how much fun you and your kids will have while engaging with this beautiful music.
Get your hands on the free printable now at www.clapforclassics.com/episode28. It is a PDF with a listening map for this classical music activity. It’s a great way to extend the learning with a visual representation of what is happening in the music. We are teaching musical form...2022-09-2913 min
Clap for Classics!27. Beethoven's 5th: a Dragon StoryHappy Classical Music Month! We are sharing one of our very favorite classical music activities with you, Beethoven’s 5th: a Dragon Story. We made up our own story inspired by the beginning of Beethoven’s 5th Symphony.
Grab the free printable now at www.clapforclassics.com/episode27. It is a PDF with images that accompany the story we will be telling through the music. We like to turn the images into simple popsicle stick puppets or a flannel board story.
Check out the blog post where we show you our flannel board and a short vide...2022-09-2216 min
Quiet Waters PodcastEp 42: Horses are good for the soulHorses have a healing effect on our minds and bodies. They teach us how to be aware in the moment, to pay attention to what is, and deepen our listening skills. Their soulful presence has the capacity to ease our anxieties, calm our mind and bring us reassurance that all is good and well. As Winston Churchill once said, “There’s something about the outside of a horse that’s good for the inside of a man.”, a quote Queen Elizabeth was very fond of. Join me as I interview Kathy Baine, Program Director at Loudoun Therapeutic Riding Fou...2022-09-1643 min
Clap for Classics!26. This Little Light of MineToday’s podcast features my friend Adeline, and a wonderful song: “This Little Light of Mine”.
This little light of mine (tap knees), I’m gonna let it shine, (arms: up down up down)
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine. (dance in a circle)
This iconic American gospel song has been energizing and uniting diverse groups of people for nearly a century. It’s impossible to...2022-09-0808 min
Clap for Classics!25. Hi Ho the Rattlin' BogToday’s podcast is a fast, fun song from the wetlands of Ireland! Grab an egg shaker and get ready to learn “Hi Ho the Rattlin’ Bog” with me and my young friend Calvin. Grab the free printable that accompanies this episode at www.clapforclassics.com/episode25. It is a PDF with extra lyrics, ukulele chords and extension ideas to continue the learning and fun with this song.
Chorus:
Hi ho the rattlin’ bog
The bog down in the valley-oh
Hi ho the rattlin’ bog
The bog down in the valley-oh...2022-09-0108 min
Clap for Classics!24. Row Row Row Your BoatToday’s podcast is short, sweet, and familiar! My friend Evelyn and I share Row Row Row Your Boat with some fun and silliness!
Hopefully this sparks your creativity to write some more silly verses.
We use our imaginations to pretend we’re in a boat, or sit facing a partner holding hands and rocking back and forth as if in a boat.
Row row row your boat
Gently down the stream
Merrily merrily merrily merrily
Life is but a dream
Row row row y...2022-07-2105 min
Clap for Classics!23. A Musical Boat Ride With HandelToday we’ll be listening to and learning about a famous piece of music by George Frideric Handel, part of his iconic "Water Music".
Grab some rhythm sticks and the free printable if you’d like to extend the activity for a little more interaction. To grab the free printable that accompanies this episode go to www.clapforclassics.com/episode23. It’s a set of images of the string family and the brass family so you have a visual of the instruments while you listen.
To watch a video of this activity (the one that comes...2022-07-1410 min
Clap for Classics!22. Gershwin's Rhapsody on Burger and FriesJoin Ms. Elizabeth, Wilder, and Riff the Pig as we share a wonderful piece of music from american composer George Gershwin.
Grab some rhythm sticks and our free printable to extend this activity. The printable includes images of the instruments that we’ll identify as we listen to this piece. Print them on cardstock and mount on popsicle sticks for puppets, or print two sets and use them to play memory with while you listen! Grab it at www.clapforclassics.com/episode22
This activity comes right out of our American Classics course that can be fo...2022-07-0110 min
Legally FemtechIncorporating Inclusivity and Diversity into FemtechIn this episode of Legally Femtech, join host Bethany Corbin as she explores how femtech companies can design their products and platforms for maximum inclusivity and diversity. Bethany speaks with guest Elizabeth Gordon, a femtech and sextech marketing strategist and conversion copywriter who produced The Inclusive Language Guide for Femtech and Sextech Leaders (https://elizabethagordon.com/inclusivelanguageguide). Join us for an exciting discussion of how femtech can better serve the entire population that identifies as female. 2022-06-2922 min
Clap for Classics!21. Tortuga Concha: call and response songLearn this fun call and response song from El Salvador! Ms. Elizabeth and Abbey will teach a few words in spanish and then introduce a fun way to sing this song
Tortuga Concha, it’s time to sing
No tengo manos, no tengo pies
Tortuga Concha, it’s time to read
No tengo manos, no tengo pies
Tortuga Concha, it’s time to dance
No tengo manos, no tengo pies
Tortuga Concha, it’s time to write
No tengo manos, no tengo pies
To...2022-06-1909 min
Clap for Classics!20. Familiar Favorites With a TwistIf you have rhythm sticks you might want to grab them for this episode.
In today’s episode we demonstrate a bunch of fun ways to put a twist on any simple song that you sing with your child. We hope this will give you some fresh new ideas on how to spice up the songs you’re asked to sing on repeat and make more of your musical play at home.
We take 4 simple, familiar songs and share fun ways to change them up.
Grab our free printable list of our favorite children's...2022-05-2615 min
Clap for Classics!19. Peter and the Wolf: Meet the CharactersLet’s meet the characters and the instruments in Peter and the Wolf. We take our time and talk about Peter, the Cat and Grandpa to give you a little taste of the fun of this wonderful symphonic fairy tale.
Grab 3 free coloring pages to correspond to these 3 characters from the story at www.clapforclassics.com/episode19
Inside our All Access Membership we share this whole wonderful symphonic fairy tale with lots of active listening, games and songs about animals and going on adventures of our own! Join the membership and get access to ALL of o...2022-05-1919 min
Clap for Classics!18. A Happy King, a Busy Hen and a Sleeping PrincessIn this episode we share 3 activities that come from our Fairy Tale Course inside of our All Access Membership. Grab a drum and some rhythm sticks and let’s enjoy these musical stories together.
Old King Cole: for this one you need your drum and a mallet to keep a steady beat and do some actions. We’ll also be learning about the musical concepts of staccato and legato during this activity. To watch the video of this activity and get some more ways to extend and adapt this song check out our latest blog post: https://www.cla...2022-05-1221 min
Clap for Classics!17. Bo Peep, Black Sheep and Bach: 3 Nursery rhymes and a calm classical pieceClick here to grab your free Sheep lesson plan that includes songs and lyrics for the songs we’ve shared, a Mary Had a Little Lamb printable as well as a bunch of extension ideas to keep the learning going beyond the music! www.clapforclassics.com/episode17
We begin with a beautiful, calm piece about sheep by Bach. The Sheep Safely Graze. The recording we use on the podcast is in the public domain and was found on musopen. It was performed by the Toronto Chamber Orchestra.
We enjoyed sharing these 3 sheep- themed nursery rhymes in f...2022-05-0516 min
Clap for Classics!16. Springtime, seeds, and butterflies.Today’s episode is a sneak peek into our Four Seasons: Music and More Spring Curriculum! We share 4 different audio clips from our music, art, poetry, and STEM sections. We know you'll love these nature-themed activities.
To find out more about our Four Seasons Curriculum for kids ages 8 and under, go to www.clapforclassics.com/fourseasons
Music: Maytime Magic by Mabel Watts, melody by Kathryn Lieppman.
Can you make up some simple actions while you listen to this sweet springtime song?
A little seed for me to sow
A lit...2022-04-2920 min
Clap for Classics!15. Let's explore the beautiful earth with our 5 senses.Come and celebrate the beauties of the earth through music! You don’t need any extra props for today’s episode, just press play and enjoy!
Musical Selections included in today’s episode: Go In and Out the Window: Children’s music standard, written by Lew Pollack (1895-1946)
Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony, 1st movement: Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68. I. Allegro ma non troppo
I Love the Mountains: (Hawaiian folk song), with additional lyrics (“I Love the Oceans”) by Kathryn Lieppman
Grab our FREE “5 Under 5” musical play series to receive some of our favori...2022-04-2113 min
Clap for Classics!14. Eggs, eggs, and more eggs.Have you grabbed our 5 Under 5 Musical Play Series yet? Sign up and we’ll send you 5 days of musical fun for you and your little one in under 5 minutes each day. We share some of our favorite musical activities that require no preparation, but are packed full of fun and learning! Go to www.clapforclassics.com/5under5 to sign up and get started!
For today’s podcast episode you will need to grab an egg shaker (or find a substitute around the house: the spice cabinet is a great place to look!) and let’s sing songs about...2022-04-1413 min
Clap for Classics!13. All about birds: a nursery rhyme, folk song and Vivaldi!If you’d like to help your little ones develop an appreciation for classical music, make musical memories with your family, enjoy flexibility of an at-home program, and learn right alongside your kiddos, come join us in our All Access Membership.
Check out details and get signed up at www.clapforclassics.com/join
Today’s episode is all about birds! Grab a scarf and let’s get started!
We’ve created a free printable that is optional to use during the Classical listening activity: www.clapforclassics.com/episode13
Today we share three bi...2022-04-0721 min
Clap for Classics!12. Let's Move and RhymeIn this episode we introduce you to a few activities from our free “5 Under 5” musical play resource we created for you.
We’ll be sharing 3 of our favorite songs and activities:
1. Baby Kangaroo: a Clap for Classics! Original and one of our favorite movement songs. (Found in our Carnival of the Animals course)
2. Hey Diddle Diddle, a classic nursery rhyme with a twist
3. Classical Music Freeze dance with “Flight of the Bumblebee”
Our free musical play series designed for busy parents is called “5 Under 5” and was developed to help stressed paren...2022-03-3114 min
Clap for Classics!11. A Musical Trip to Outer SpaceDo you have a little one who loves space? You won’t want to miss this episode that is out of this world!
In this episode we share 4 musical activities and a free printable!
1. A nursery rhyme song about the man in the moon
2. 2 contrasting movements of Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata and compare them to the dark and bright sides of the moon!
3. An asteroid chant and learn about asteroids and meteorites.
4. One of our favorite Clap for Classics! originals: “The Planets of the Solar System.
To grab t...2022-03-2416 min
Victorian Periodical ParadeS3 E6.75 - The Breakdown - Part 2 - That Delightful StrangerHello Hello Hello!
We are here with the second portion of our discussion of That Delightful Stranger, by Lucy Hardy. Written in 1896. We have broken this episode down into smaller chunks so that you could have more manageable episode lengths. Let us know if this works out better, and we can do it this way in the future.
We transition from what it means to be Lucy Hardy, to talking about Mary Elizabeth Braddon. Do you know who Mary Elizabeth Braddon is? We do! Here we talk about her being a bad ass, a mother of 6 kids, as well has th...2022-03-2011 minVictorian Periodical ParadeS3 E6.5 - The Breakdown - Part 1 - That Delightful StrangerHello Hello Hello!
We are here with a portion of our discussion of That Delightful Stranger. We have broken this episode down into smaller chunks so that you could have more manageable episode lengths. Let us know if this works out better, and we can do it this way in the future.
We talk about what it means to be Lucy Hardy, and why she wrote this story as a mystery rather than as a ghost story. What her intentions were, where she was coming from, and where this story was published. Do you know who Mary Elizabeth Braddon is?
...2022-03-1925 min
Clap for Classics!10. This is the Way We Tap Our SticksGrab some rhythm sticks (or 2 wooden spoons, or 2 blocks, etc) and let’s learn about beat and rhythm with Ms. Elizabeth and Forte the Lion!
Let’s explore the many ways we can play with one of our favorite instruments for kids: rhythm sticks.
This is The Way We Tap Our Sticks
This is the way we tap our sticks, tap our sticks, tap our sticks,
This is the way we tap our sticks: tap tap tap.
This is the way we rub our sticks: rub rub rub.
Th...2022-03-1715 min
Clap for Classics!9. Bouncy Chickens and a Graceful Swan: Staccato/LegatoGrab a scarf or clear some space to move your body while you learn about the difference between staccato and legato with Ms. Elizabeth and Forte.
We’ll be experiencing this musical concept with our voices and with our bodies and then we’ll compare and contrast two different classical movements from Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals to reinforce the idea.
We often share free printables to accompany our podcast episodes. For this episode we’ve created a staccato and legato printable for your little one to give them a visual representation to help them unde...2022-03-1014 min
Clap for Classics!8. Pots and Pans PercussionJoin Ms. Elizabeth and Forte as we use pots and pans and kitchen utensils to make music! We begin the episode by gathering some kitchen items to use as percussion instruments. Gather a variety of sizes and materials: pots, bowls, bins, pans. Don’t forget the utensils: wooden spoon, metal spoon, spatula, whisk, etc.
Steady Beat
Steady Beat, steady beat,
Can’t beat that steady beat,
Steady beat steady beat,
Can’t beat that steady beat.
This song can be adapted in so many ways! Forte/piano, adagio...2022-03-0315 min
Clap for Classics!7. Get To Know The String FamilyLet’s learn about the string family of the orchestra! We will meet each member of the string family, learn about how the instruments make sound, and hear a beautiful example of each instrument from our professional musician friends.
Optional props and resources to enhance your listening:
1. Printable orchestra map puzzle resource: www.clapforclassics.com/episode7
2. Rhythm Sticks (can also use blocks, wooden spoons, chopsticks, etc.)
To share a video with your little one of this same instruction head over to our blog: www.clapforclassics.com/blog/stringfamily. There we also inc...2022-02-2411 min
Clap for Classics!6. Black History Month: a musical celebrationIt is February, and it is Black History Month! Today we’re sharing music we love by black artists of the 20th century.
1. Hello, by Ella Jenkins
Hello hello hello and how are you
I’m fine I’m fine and I hope that you are too
Sing this song with any variation you can think of, soft, loud, humming, whistling, la la la-ing!
Ella Jenkins has been dubbed the “The First Lady of the Children's Folk Song.” Here is a playlist of some of our favorites, but be sure to ch...2022-02-1713 min
Homeschool Conversations with Humility and DoxologyMusical Education for Young Children (with Elizabeth Nixon)This was such a fun conversation for me! I see Elizabeth each week on the computer screen as Isaac and I sign in for his Clap for Classics! live class on Tuesday mornings. Her musical enthusiasm brings loads of joy to our homeschool day. And it's been fun to get to know her as grown-ups, too, through the joy of social media and Voxer.
That made it even more delightful to chat with her on Zoom all by myself, and I can't wait to share this conversation with you all! We discussed why musical education is important...2022-02-1436 min
Clap for Classics!5. Love Songs for Little OnesThis is an episode with love songs for our little ones. We include one folk song, one Clap for Classics! original song, and the beautiful Waltz from Tchaikovsky's ballet, Sleeping Beauty.
Love Somebody
This is an Appalachian folk song, originally a fiddle tune.
Love somebody yes I do,
Love somebody yes I do,
Love somebody yes I do,
Love somebody but I won’t say who.
Love my mommy yes I do,
Love my mommy yes I do,
Love my...2022-02-1014 min
Clap for Classics!4. Nursery Rhymes with Presto and AdagioJoin Ms. Elizabeth and Forte the Lion while they share two favorite nursery rhyme activities and two movements from Bizet’s Jeux D’Enfants or Children’s Games.
We begin by practicing steady beat and learning 1,2, Buckle My Shoe with rhythm sticks.
We meet Presto the Wild Donkey and Adagio the Tortoise and learn the musical concepts of presto and adagio while singing a favorite nursery rhyme, Wind the Bobbin Up.
We finish up by listening to The Doll and The March, by Bizet and moving our bodies in different ways. We listen for th...2022-02-0117 min
Clap for Classics!3. What Kind of Bird are You?: A Peter and the Wolf Sneak PeekToday we’re sharing a tiny peek into one of our very favorite classical pieces, Peter and the Wolf! We will meet the bird and the duck and learn about the flute and the oboe (the instruments that represent those animals in Peter and the Wolf.
We’ve got a free printable to accompany this episode, grab it here: www.clapforclassics.com/episode3
From Up in My Tree: This is a song about a bird, inspired by the bird from Peter and the Wolf. From up in my tree tree tree (ring ring)
Oh w...2022-02-0113 min
Clap for Classics!2. The Cuckoo and a Quiet CatFIRST! We’ve got a free printable that you might want to grab for your little one to use to play with while listening to this episode. There are images of the two instruments we’ll be listening to as well as a visual representation of forte and piano and will help your little one understand this musical concept even better. Go to www.clapforclassics.com/episode2 to grab it.
In today’s episode we’ll be meeting a new friend, Piano the Cat. She will help us understand the words piano, that means the opposite of orte, whi...2022-01-3110 min
Clap for Classics!1. Let's Make Forte Sounds Together!Forte the Lion takes center stage in this episode while we learn about the musical term of Forte.
We’ll also practice keeping a steady beat, so be sure to grab something to drum on if you can, you can also just tap your legs or clap to the beat as well.
First we’ll listen to “The Royal March of the Lion” from Saint- Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals. Clear some space if you can so you can march like a regal lion, or crawl around and ROAR while you listen to this music. We’l...2022-01-3110 min
Clap for Classics!0. Introducing.... a brand new music podcast for young kids!Join Ms. Elizabeth and her sidekick Forte the Lion as they share what to expect from this podcast!
Here you'll find engaging and educational music activities for young kids ages 2-6.
During each episode you and your toddler, preschooler, or kindergartener will sing songs, move your bodies, and listen and engage with great classical music.
We hope you'll subscribe and tune in each week. Listen at home, during mealtime, bathtime, in the car, or anywhere!
Clap for Classics! helps parents foster a love of music in their young children by providing...2022-01-2601 minVictorian Periodical ParadeS3 E2.25 - The Curious Case of Susan StylesWarning - this episode contains reference to infanticide. One character pleads guilty to it, and then its corpse is referenced. It touches the topic but does not go into great detail. Listen with care.
Hello Wonderful Listeners,
Welcome to Season 3 Episode 2 Part 1. We have mixed up production yet again, and we are putting the story out by itself to shorten up the episodes. We hope that you will enjoy this, and follow it up with the break down by Dr. Kari Nixon coming shortly.
If you enjoy this Victorian Era tale and haven't listened to Seasons 2, or 1, head on over...2021-07-1219 min
The Librarian's AlmanacAugust 20: Willingly Immersed Himself into ControversyOn this day in 1920, The National Football League is first organized in Canton, Ohio, under the name the American Professional Football Conference.
Learn about the impact of American football on American culture from Nixon to Kapernick.
Today is August 20, 2020.
This is the Librarian’s Almanac.
Feel free to check out more from the Librarian's Almanac on their website: http://www.librariansalmanac.com/
I'd also love to hear from you directly. Feel free to send me an email at librarians.almanac@gmail.com2020-08-2004 min
This SongMojo Nixon // Kat Edmonson // Aaron BehrensThis Song — Mojo Nixon, Kat Edmonson, Aaron Behrens
Welcome to the first ever “This Song” podcast! This week we have three amazing artists!
Mojo Nixon: The rock musician, DJ, lover of Elvis and natural born iconoclast talks about why “Sweet Soul Music” by Arthur Conley is the song that still makes him feel like an exuberant 10-year-old.
Kat Edmonson: Fresh off the release of her new record “The Big Picture,” the former Austinite talks about how Henry Mancini’s “Peter Gunn” inspired her recording of “Rainy Day Woman.”
Aaron Behrens: The former Ghostland Observato...2014-10-2723 min