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 3
PRESENTERS
Justine Clarke & Eddie Perfect
PIANIST
Peter Dasent
STORY
Stan the One Man Percussion Band (A story told by the Play School team)
FILM
Swans (Play School, ABC.Footage courtesy Shutterstock)
ORCHESTRA
Carnival of the Animals
Movement No. 7 – Swan (abridged)
Movement No.6 - Kangaroo
INSTRUMENT IN FOCUS
Cello
MUSICAL ELEMENTS IN FOCUS
Staccato – jerky and jumpy
Legato - smooth
IDEAS FOR LATER
- Make your own percussion band using household and recycled objects. You could give a concert for the grownups.
- Make your own kazoo by placing a piece of tissue paper over a comb and blowing through it.
- Listen to the noises you can hear inside. Walk outside and listen again. What different sounds can you hear?
SONGS
Come On And...
Composer: Louie Suthers
Publisher: Control
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Composer: Traditional
Publisher: ABC Music Publishing
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Composer: Traditional
Publisher: ABC Music Publishing
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Composer: Michael Cole & Peter Gosling
Publisher: EMI Music/C
