The Media Library of Genesee Valley BOCES

A helpful addition to any country unit. In addition to the "Olympic Theme" written by John Williams, it includes the instumental version of national anthems from: Spain, Australia, Poland, Brazil, Denmark, Kenya, Canada, Great Britain, China, Belgium, Finland and Estonia, Hungary, Norway, Germany, The Czech Republic, United States, Greece, The Netherlands, Japan, Israel, Egypt, France, Argentina, Sweden, Mexico, Austria, Lithuania, and Italy

Symphony No. 8 in B Minor "Unfinished": 1. Allergro moderato (13:50) 2. Marche militare, Op. 51, No. 1, (4:07) 3. Ave maria (5:49) 4. Serenade (4:23) 5. Erlkonig (4:15) 6. Rosamunde Overture (10:38) 7. Impromptu in E-flat Major, Op. 90, No. 2 (4:31) Death asnd the Maiden String Quartet in D minor: 8. IV. Presto (8:56) 9. Moment musical in F minor, Op. 94, No. 3 (1:42) Trout Quintet for Piano & Strings in A Major: 10. III. Scherzo. Presto (4:03) Symphony No. 9 in C Major "The Great" 11. I. Adante - Allegro ma non troppo (11:39)

Explores the many types of music, including opera, developed during the period known as the Baroque Period. Hosted by Michael Oliver of BBC Redio and Christopher Hogwood, Director of the Academy of Ancient Music. The CD uses numerous musical examples to illustrate the period. Includes Vivaldi, Couperin, Monteverdi, Bach, Handel, Corelli, and more

CD and Booklet introduces students to songs and instruments from other countries including Mexico, Chile, Australia, China, India, Spain, England, Germany, Nigeria, and the Native American Sioux Nation. Includes instructions for making instruments using recycled materials

1-5: Selections from The Nutcracker, Op. 71 - Russina Dance; Chinese Dance; Dance of the Reed Flutes; Arabian Dance; Waltz of the Flowers. 6: Capriccio italien, Op. 45 7:"II. Adante cantabile" from Symphony No.5 in E minor, Op. 64 8: "Waltz" from Serenade for Strings in C Major, Op.48 9: "Scene, Act II, No.10" from Swan lake 10: "Waltz (Act I) from Sleeping beauty, Op.66 11: Adante cantabile for Cello & String Orchestra 12: 1812 Overture, Op.49

A lively addition to any holiday concert, arranged by Teresa Jennings. CD includes full performance of the song, then accompaniment. Booklet includes reproducible student pages

Introduces listeners to Jazz music by adapting familiar songs and rhymes to a jazz style. Includes: Little Boy Blue, Farmer In The Dell, This Little Piggy, Eentsy Weenstsy Spider, Old MacDonald, Hey Diddle Diddle, Mary Had A Little Lamb, Freight Train, The Potato Seed, Row Your Boat

1.-3. Concerto for Lute (Guitar), 2 Violins & Basso continuo in D Major (9:79) 4. I. "Allegro" from Flute Concerto in D Major "II Gardellino" (3:54) 5-7 Concerto for 2 trumpets in C Major (6:85) 8. I."Allegro" from Mandolin Concerto in C Major (3:04) 9. II. "Larghetto" from Violin Concerto in D Major 10. III. "Allegro" from Concerto for 4 Violins and Cello in D Major (2:19) 11. Exerpts from Gloria in D Major (3:31) 12. The Four Seasons 12-14 "Spring" (10:10) 15-17 "Summer" (9:20) 18-20 "Autumn (10:22) 21-23 "Winter" (7:38)

Uses numerous musical examples to explore the music of the Classical period (1750-1830) and discusses the importance of the classical Sonata and a discussion of opera with the reforms of Gluck. Host Alan Hacker, lecturer of Music at the University of York, explains the musical examples and puts them into perspective. Includes Beethoven, Mozart, Handel, Schubert, Haydn, and more

Includes 22 songs and primary source readings that reflect the music of the colonial period in America.