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 5
PRESENTERS
Justine Clarke & Eddie Perfect
PIANIST
Peter Dasent
STORY
Orlando
Author: Illustrator: Publisher:
FILM
Woodlands
(Play School, ABC. Footage courtesy Shutterstock)
ORCHESTRA
Carnival of the Animals
Movement No. 14 – Finale
INSTRUMENT IN FOCUS
Clarinet
MUSICAL ELEMENTS IN FOCUS
Volume – loud and soft
Diminuendo – getting softer
Pitch – high and low
IDEAS FOR LATER
- Take a walk outside and listen for bird calls. Can you hear any? Can you see the bird making the sound? I wonder what type of bird it is? How might you find out?
- Make your own puppet animal using a ball of wool, pom poms and pipe cleaners. Add strings and make your puppet dance or march in the carnival of the Animals.
SONGS
I’m a Clock
Composer: Satis Coleman & Alice Thorn
Publisher: Music Sales Australia
Symphony No. 5 Op. 67
Composer: Ludwig Van Beethoven
Publisher: Public Domain
Let’s Play Together
Composer: Arthur Baysting & Peter Dasent
Publisher: Origin/ABC Music Publishing
MAKE AND DO
How to Make Pain
