Adventures of the Young Composers is a cultural program that introduces small children to world cultures, classical music, instruments and famous composers.
Each week students hear about one famous classical composer and his home country. Students hear an original story based on actual events in the life of the composer with an accompanying song set to famous music by the composer. They learn a few words in the language, see traditional clothing, learn a simple dance, and see the country on a world map. Maximum of 50 students per session. Available in English and Spanish or both.
Composer | Country | Song | Dance |
Rossini | Italy | Rossini likes fettuccini | Tarantella |
Offenbach | France | Offenbach needs confidence | Can Can |
Spain | Bizet | Bizet the swimmer | Flamenco |
Germany | Beethoven | Ludwig breaks his promise | Polka |
Norway | Grieg | Grieg moves to Sweden | Springleik |
Russia | Tchaikovsky | Peter the ballerina | Trepak |
Austria | Johann Strauss | Johann lied | Waltz |
Hungary | Haydn | Haydn eats too many sweets | Czardas |
Turkey | Mozart | Sibling Rivalry | Belly dance |
Czech Republic | Dvorak | Dvorak learns to share | Beseda |
England | Handel | The big spender | Gigue |
USA | Joplin | Joplin stays in school | Cakewalk |