I love the idea of combining music appreciation with great storytelling, and Stephen Simon and his wife Bonnie Ward Simon have done an excellent job of combining these two arts in their Maestro Classics series. Borne out of the Stories in Music series, this creative team debuted at the Kennedy Center. The Simons decided to expand their innovative music series so that children everywhere could enjoy listening.
8 CDs combining classic literature with great symphony orchestra music are currently available at $16.98 each. An additional 3 gift sets including books are also available. This entertaining and educational series has earned several prestigious educational awards, but you can see below what the every day "experts"–real homeschooling families and their children–think of this series.
Over 100 of the Homeschool Crew families received The Tortoise and the Hare CD containing over 53 minutes of music as well as story. Other available products include:
Peter and the Wolf
The Story of Swan Lake
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
Casey at the Bat
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
Juanita the Spanish Lobster
Juanita la longosta espanola
The Story of Swan Lake
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
Casey at the Bat
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
Juanita the Spanish Lobster
Juanita la longosta espanola
*** Special Thanks to First Mate Michelle for writing this post! ***
I love, love, love classical music made interesting for all.
I think this is my favorite review product so far. We loved this.
Debra at http://debrakb.blogspot.com/
We will be adding these to our collection of road trip and quiet time CDs.
http://rocksatmyfeet.blogspot.com/2009/12/crew-review-maestro-classics.html
This was fun, after all those academic reviews!
Annie Kate
Very well done!
hiddenjewelalaska.blogspot.com
I think I can safely say, my whole family ADORED this!! I wish we could afford to buy the whole product list!!
http://www.gingerbreadmommy.blogspot.com
Love the music! Very nice for the introduction to the classics for younger kids.
Fun proudct to review and brought back some childhood memories of my own!
I enjoyed this very much.
Great way to tie a beloved story in with some classical music education.
Heidi
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This is quality music and story telling at its best. The Stories in Music series will delight your children while introducing them to classic literature, the orchestra and the joy both can bring to their lives.
This was fun for my five kids, ages 9 months to 8 years – there was something for everyone.
Tristan @ Our Busy Homeschool
la-la-la-la-loved it!
Great story and music!
what a blessing this cd set has been! very well done. I recommend to homeschools with kids of all ages. love, love love this series!
This really was one of our favorite new products this year!
This really was one of our favorite new resources this year!