Experience the world’s most famous Christmas choral work through listening activities that break down the distinct, powerful musical techniques that Handel used to bring to life the story of Christ’s birth, life, death and resurrection. As you journey through scripture passages beautifully set to music, all ages will sharpen ears, grow a musical vocabulary and encounter more deeply the story of the Messiah depicted through this Baroque masterpiece.

This 54 page digital download INCLUDES:

• The Story of The Messiah

• Musical Tours on 8 of the most famous movements:

  • Overture

  • Comfort Ye

  • Every Valley

  • For Unto Us a Child is Born

  • Rejoice Greatly

  • He Shall Feed His Flock

  • Behold the Lamb of God

  • Hallelujah Chorus

• 16 Musical terms

• The powerful musical techniques that Handel used to illustrate the story of the Messiah through music

• Mini bio on Handel

• Art Tutorial by Florence based artist Elisabeth Waldstein on Westminster Abbey, the burial site for Handel

• Beautiful Coloring pages for the Littles

• Listening, Journaling and Drawing Activities for Ages 8+

This is a perfect musical reflection for the Advent & Christmas season!

Customer Review:

“As an adult life-long learner who never received a proper music education, your curriculum was exactly what I was looking for. I especially loved your Christmas special featuring Handel's Messiah. After reading through your explanations I sought out a concert near me and brought your notes to the performance. You cracked the secret code of Handel's Messiah! I caught my husband leaning over to read my notes at several moments in the piece and we both agreed your insights elevated our enjoyment and understanding of the piece far past anything we could have researched ourselves.” - Megan P.

Journey through the story of the Nutcracker while learning about musical terms & instruments of the orchestra! This guide draws children’s attention to those special musical details that make this score so magical. Through listening activities, coloring pages and engaging knowledge for all, this guide engages young imaginations and prompts a participation in music's powerful ability to tell a story. With Listening Activities intended for ages 8-14, Coloring Pages intended for the littles, and engaging knowledge for all ages, this Listening Guide can become a holiday activity for the whole family.

Includes:

• 12 Activities on the following tracks of the Nutcracker:

  • Overture

  • Lighting the Christmas Tree (“Guests Arrive/Unveiling the Christmas Tree”)

  • Drosselmeir’s Presents and Games (“March”)

  • Clara and Her Nutcracker (“Guests Depart”)

  • The Magic Spell is Cast (“Marie’s Dream”)

  • The Battle between the Mouse King and the Nutcracker

  • Journey through the Snow (“Nutcracker and Marie Depart for the Pine Forest”)

  • Waltz of the Snowflakes

  • The Arabian Coffee Dance

  • Russian Trepak

  • Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy

  • Pas de Deux

• 6 Beautiful Original Coloring pages by children’s illustrator Laura Kern

• QR codes + Hyperlinks for all tracks linking to Spotify, Apple Music & Youtube

• Introductions to 15 instruments + 12 Music Terms

This is a 57 page digital download that will be immediately delivered to your inbox. No physical product will be delivered.

Color along to Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker while deepening knowledge of music! Intended as a precursor to my Listening Guide for older kids, this 26 page guide contains 12 Listening Activities + 5 original coloring pages on Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker for ages 3-7. Kids will learn about instruments of the orchestra while engaging their imaginations and experiencing Tchaikvosky’s masterful rendering of the Nutcracker Story!

This is a digital download that will be immediately delivered to your inbox. No physical product will be delivered.