The Magic of Music

A magical journey through the history of music, this is the ultimate at home learning experience on four CD-ROMS. As your child journeys through history, there are presentations, performances and photographs to enchance learning. Included are:

Through the Classical Period - Trace the evolution of Western music from Gregorian chants to Ludwig von Beethoven. Listen to the music of madrigals, troubadours, renaissance choral works, baroque opera, concertos and symphony. Included is an 89 minute multi-media presentation with more than 830 photographs.

Romanticism to Contemporary - Explore works from Beethoven, Copland, Wagner, and Stravinsky. Gain knowledge about polyphony, dissonance, and tonality while learning about how each composer contributed their own special touch to symphonic music. Includes an 89 minute multi-media presentation and more than 850 photographs.

Music and Culture - Explore three different cultural groups; sub-Saharan Africans, Native Americans, and Polynesians and how they express their culture through music. Learn how geography influences music and listen to a variety of musical excerpts. Includes a 40 minute presentation and more than 610 photographs.

History of Jazz - Trace the beginnings of jazz in New Orleans, Chicago and New York City dance halls. Learn about swing, big bands, bebop, cool jazz and soulful jazz. Includes a 70 minute multi-media presentation with more than 470 photographs.

AGES: 10 & Up

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