Come along now, come and see the finest animals on land, air and sea!
In this series of Play School we introduce young children to the wonderful music of Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Saëns. It is a playful work full of musical variety and fun. We explore elements of music like pitch and tempo and look closely at some instruments from the orchestra to see how their sounds are made.
Young children are inherently musical. Participating in musical experiences helps to wire the young brain for learning as babies, toddlers and young children listen, move and sing. They enjoy experimenting with sounds and musical instruments.
A wonderful group of performers share their musical expertise and join with Justine Clarke and Eddie Perfect on their joy-filled exploration journey with the animals and their adventures. We invite you to join us for Play School’s Carnival of the Animals!
Episode 2
PRESENTERS
Eddie Perfect & Justine Clarke
PIANIST
Peter Dasent
TOLD STORY
The Three Singing Dinosaurs (A story told by the Play School team)
FILM
Aquarium Reef (Play School, ABC.Footage Courtesy Shutterstock)
ORCHESTRA
Carnival of the Animals
Movement No. 12 - Fossils
Movement No. 7 – Fish
INSTRUMENT IN FOCUS
Xylophone
MUSICAL ELEMENTS IN FOCUS
Pitch - high and low; ascending and descending pitch
SONGS
Dry Bones
Composer: Traditional
Publisher: ABC Music Publishing
Dr Knicker Bocker
Composer: Traditional
Publisher: ABC Music Publishing
Twinkle Twinkle
Composer: Traditional
Publisher: ABC Music Publishing
Three Little Fishies
Composer: Saxie Dowell
Publisher: J. Albert & Sons
Boom Ti-a-ra
Composer: Traditional
Publisher: ABC Music Publishing
All the Fish Are Swimming in the Water
Composer: Beatrice Landeck
Publisher: ABC Music Publishing
Hokey Pokey (Ocean Motion)
Composer: Jimmy Kennedy
Publisher: Campbell Connelly& Co, via Albert Music
IDEAS FOR LATER
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