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` ".....countless melodic minutes are what shine through
in this innovative approach to imprinting the classics
on young, eager minds."
Writer's Digest
Certificate of Merit
Themes To Remember, Volume 1
2000 National Self Published Book Awards
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She (Marjorie Persons) has gone to the very
heart of classical music, emerging with a
fine, fun-filled, happy appreciation that
can only sweep children into joy. Themes
To Remember is a remarkable work.
The
Book Reader
America's Most Independent Review
of New Books
245 Mt. Hermon Rd., #256, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Spring-Summer 2000
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Themes To Remember from Classical
Magic is an extraordinary and fabulously
fun way to teach children (and adults) about
classical music. The unique but comprehensive
format includes everything you & your
children need to get started with the classics.
Dr.Kathleen
E. Kain, Children's Educational Co-op.,
Columbia, SC
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As an educator I haven't
found anything better than Classical Magic
- Themes To Remember, Volumes 1 and
2, for teaching children about classical
music. In short, the kids love it. They feel
they own this music.
N.
Carolina classroom teacher
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It's about time! Finally an author who found
a way to introduce classical music to children
on their own terms!
Colorado
parent of Suzuki violin students.
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a story involving our daughter, age 2.
She is a very enthusiastic lover of all
things musical, and has surprised us with
her ability to recognize multiple composers
which she learned from "Themes To Remember,
Volume 1." She sits in the back seat of
our car and can shout out "Bach" on the
first note or two of his Toccata and Fugue
in D minor, or "Candle" (her version of
Handel) while belting out the "Hallelujah"
chorus at the top of her lungs. She also
has an affinity for Schubert, Beethoven,
Mozart, Boccherini, and Vivaldi. Her recognition
of these compositions is uncanny and she
learned all of this from your "Themes
To Remember" CD.
Homeschool
mother
_________________________________________________________ Audry (10 months old) loves
Classical Magic. Her face lights up and she
begins to 'dance and sing.' She
has her favorites: Vivald's Four
Seasons,
Haydn's Clock Symphony, and Bach's
Toccata and Fugue in D minor!"
A
mother in California
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The Themes To Remember and Classical
Karaoke for Kids series of books and
CDs is an exciting way to introduce music
appreciation into the homeschool environment.
My 3-year-old music lover really enjoyed
looking at the adorable pictures of Piano
and Forte,
("a quiet little cat" and "a rather noisy little dog," respectively)
while listening to the 40-track CD included with the book. While this
program was originally created for use by school teachers, it worked out perfectly
in our home as well.
This entire series went over VERY well with
my entire family. The recording quality is
excellent and I enjoyed the singers' voices.
The kids really enjoyed the lyrics and the
fun illustrations.
The winning vote for this series was cast
by my husband, though. Not a classical lover
by nature, he stuck the "Classical Karaoke
for Kids" cd in the player expecting
toddler sing-alongs. He was shocked to hear
classical music, and when he heard the lyrics
of the songs, he deemed them "COOL!" Any
one of these books with the included cds
would make a neat gift for a fellow homeschooler
or a family member or friend who tends toward
fun educational items for thier kids.
A
Washington State Homeschooler
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I am a music teacher who works with students
ages 3 through adult, both privately and in
classrooms. I really appreciate both Volumes
I and II for their clever lyrics, short lengths
to engage even the most wiggly children, stories
that can be presented as plays, and especially
the CD that allows one to quickly find any
track when under pressure! I have used the
Four Seasons by Vivaldi in Volume II as a art/listening
project. The children drew pictures of the
four seasons and learned the lyrics at the
same time. They loved the Fall especially--"watch
that spider!" Boys and girls alike will enjoy
Saint Saens' "Danse Macabre," Stravinsky's "Infernal
Dance," and the challenge of the high speed
lyrics of Chopin's "Valse Brilliante." Even
if the children are too young to read the lyrics,
believe me, it won't take them long to learn
them. Just take this CD with you on a car trip
and you and your children will know classical
music like never before! The older children
and adults especially appreciate the humor
that sails over the younger ones' heads. It
doesn't come off as silly or juvenile, for
which I am so grateful. It is especially appropriate
for those times one gets caught teaching all
ages at the same time.
I cannot wait for Volume III. Thanks for a great classroom teaching
aid I will use over and over.
Ohio music educator.
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Every chance I get I tell other teachers
about Classical Magic. If our charter school
gets going,
I know they will use it because I worked with their planners on the music
curriculum. It just has been so fun to use and to see the kids responses. THANK YOU for showing
it to me. The minute I saw it, I knew that it was meant for kids and
more on their level than anything else I've ever seen.
California
Elementary School Teacher
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I never thought I'd see our local children
begging to listen to Beethoven, Mozart, and
Vivaldi.
N.
Carolina Public School teacher
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As a substitute teacher, I have found Classical
Magic to be a convenient and enriching educational
tool. I simply load my "sub" bag
with a Classical Magic volume (with CD),
a portrait, and an overhead transparency
of lyrics. Sketchy teacher plans or plans
that allow some optional choices give me
the opportunity to"plug in" Classical
Magic. It is easy to use and the children
love it. I can fill one or two minutes or
teach a complete lesson in music appreciation.
From a note to a music teacher: I'm glad
you are using the program as a music teacher,
but I wish regular classroom teachers would
realize how easy it is for them to incorporate
it into their day.
I do it just coming in as a sub!
Elementary
substitute teacher - California
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I am an early childhood teacher with experience
using Classical Magic in the pre-kindergarten,
kindergarten, and special needs classroom.
It is an exciting way to expose children
to classical music.
Texas
early childhood teacher
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I have used Classical Magic for about two
months. The children love it and are coming
to school excited that they heard the music
in cartoons they've been watching. Parents
tell me that their children are humming the
music around the house and then breaking
out in song with the words. This is really
having an impact on them.
Elementary
music teacher - California
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