Art and Music Curriculum

[Cornerstone Classical]

I am ready to phase in art and music for this next school year. For Dd 6 and Ds 7
I would like something that is straight forward and pick up and go. What curriuculums would you suggest?.....
The only thing I'm picky about is for the music......if a music CD is included I want "real" music.....not a song that was played on a *lone electric keyboard* LOL:D

Both children will attend a monthy hands on art class at a local art museum

Any recommendations to research would be appreciated!:)

[Verena]

Something free is here:

http://www.classicsforkids.com/

We use this site all the time. Sometimes I supplement with extra books, videos, cd's or United Streaming. Sometimes not.

Are you looking for only music appreciation?

[Tina in WA]

The Harmony Fine Arts (http://www.harmonyfinearts.com/)curriculum. I wish I would have found this a long time ago. Great for focusing on Artist and Composer Appreciation! :)

[Hoggirl]

I sound like a broken record (LOL! No pun intended), but this is a GREAT classical music curriculum. Buy Volume 1 and have fun! OOPS! Didn't see your picky part. I still think it is a wonderful way to learn classical music themes, and it could certainly be a springboard for the "true" music. The music on Classical Magic is very well done, but it is only short excerpts of classical pieces. One track is without words the other with humorous words for remembering the title and composer. The text has short biographies as well as several musical terms (differences between operas, oratorios, cantatas as an example). Sorry I didn't read your original post more carefully!

[ELaurie]

here's a link (http://classicalmagic.net/) :)

[Stacia]

Here's what I'm probably going to order very soon:
http://www.handleonthearts.com/shop/index.html?osCsid=3947cc1155e4760d7d0b50a695d428bd

I actually asked on the boards about this the other week:
http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9583&highlight=handle+arts

[Lisawa]

I am ready to phase in art and music for this next school year. For Dd 6 and Ds 7
I would like something that is straight forward and pick up and go. What curriuculums would you suggest?.....
The only thing I'm picky about is for the music......if a music CD is included I want "real" music.....not a song that was played on a *lone electric keyboard* LOL:D

Both children will attend a monthy hands on art class at a local art museum

Any recommendations to research would be appreciated!:)

Katherine... Have you looked at Barbs lesson guides? Im with Tina... I wish I would have found them sooner... Im not sure about the younger grades, but I bought 7th and 8th grade levels and I can choose 3 options..... I will be using them with Artistic pursuits. You dont have to use that thought... she gives two other routes to take.

Here blog is Barb Harmony Fine arts (http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/HarmonyArtMom)( I bet you knew that though) *Ü* but here is her site on squidoo that can give you an idea of what its all about... Harmony fine arts- art and music appraciation (http://www.squidoo.com/harmonyfinearts)

[Musical Belle]

You may like Meet the Great Composers, Vol. 1 & 2, published by Alfred. Each book explores 18-20 composers and each lesson includes a bio, a music appreciation section, and an activity page. The CD has a work from each composer performed on the piano ;). This has worked well for my kids, ages 9 and 6.

[Brenda in MA]

I've used it for several years. www.homeschoolart.com. It's pricey, but ds has really enjoyed it, and I've been able to sell it on the used forum once I'm done with it. I'd suggest starting with Level 2 for your children's ages.

HTH,
Brenda

[Cornerstone Classical]

You guys are wonderful!:)

[Uccnorsworth]

If you want to start your kids in music, a good option is "Music for Little Mozarts", as long as the characters wouldn't offend your kids. I used this as a primer piano and music appreciation course for mine, and they really enjoyed it. I would purchase the Starter Deluxe kit.

[mcconnellboys]

Here's an online music appreciation site:

http://www.classicsforkids.com/

And here's an online art appreciation site:

http://gardenofpraise.com/art.htm

Regena