What is Classical Magic®?
Classical Magic® is an innovative program that provides the easiest,
most effective, and low cost combination of educational tools available
to connect children (and adults) with classical music. Theme recognition
is the foundation.
How does Classical Magic® work?
The Classical Magic® program is based
on research
evidence showing that we
remember music better with words. Children sing along,
karaoke style, using the lyrics that the author has
written
for the most beautiful classical music themes. Since
the lyrics contain the names of the composer and composition,
children easily retain both in a very short time.
Who
developed the Classical Magic® program?
The Classical Magic® program was developed
by Marjorie Kiel Persons, a children's
educator and music education specialist/consultant.
She has tested the Classical Magic® concepts in many
classrooms and is a frequent speaker/clinician at music
education conferences.
She has been a well received presenter at state music
education conferences in: North Carolina (three times),
Texas
(twice), Georgia
(twice), Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Iowa, Indiana,
New Jersey, and West Virginia as well as home school
conferences in North Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Tennessee,
Texas, Alabama and Illinois.
Marjorie is
a summa cum laude graduate
of Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota. She
later completed post-graduate studies at the University
of
Minnesota and Kean College in Union, New Jersey.
Marjorie is certified in:
- Elementary Education
- Secondary Education
- English Literature
- Music Education
Marjorie, a history and music enthusiast, and her husband
Clyde, a once retired engineer, have worked together
to make
the
program
a reality.
They
have lived in Venezuela, Aruba, Egypt, and Mexico in
addition to several regions of the United States. They
currently live in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains
of northwestern North Carolina.
For more information on Marjorie and Clyde, please
visit:
www.2young2retire.com/marjorieclydepersons.htm
Why
does Classical Magic® work?
The lyrics are kid-friendly, often humorous
and always educational. The lyrics make the abstract concrete.
Children learn the themes quickly and they begin to hear them
in many places – cartoons, commercials, cell phones, malls, etc.
Children love to "know" and they become excited about classical music.
Why
are we called Classical Magic®?
You'll think it's magic the way your children remember the
themes and become excited about classical music.
What do I need to begin?
You can begin the program with Themes To Remember,
Volume 1 and a CD player. No music training or background
is needed. It's as simple as learning the ABC song.
Are teaching materials available?
See the "PRODUCTS" page.
There are many materials that can be used casually
or for a comprehensive music
appreciation education
program. Whether you do just the Basics or continue with
the Enrichment, the object is to have fun, to know
classical
music themes, and to develop good attitudes toward classical
music.
Who is using Classical Magic®?
Classical Magic® books with CDs are favorite educational
gifts for both adults and children . The products
are also being used
by Parents with preschool children or
children
who
can
read by
themselves,
elementary and middle school classroom teachers, librarians,
and homeschoolers, as well as by college educators
of
elementary school teachers as an introductory music
course.
Who did
the illustrations and composer portraits in Classical Magic ® Products?
The illustrations are by Philip Nellis and the composer
portraits are by George Ann Johnson.
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