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About Music for Little Mozarts . . . . . . . . 2Correlation of Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Music Lesson Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Music Workbooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Flash Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Music Discovery Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Hello Songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Songs with Words and Motions . . . .15 Structured Dances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Rhythm Ostinatos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Melodic Ostinatos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Familiar Folk Songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Music Appreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Pitch Matching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Expressive Singing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Concept Songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Music Recital Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Character Solos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Little Mozarts Go to Hollywood . . . . . . 26Little Mozarts Perform The Nutcracker 27Complete Course Components . . . . . . . 28Classroom Music for Little Mozarts . . . 29Music Friends Plush Toys . . . . . . . . . . 30Order Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31About the Authors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

A Piano Course to Bring Out the Musicin Every Young Child Ages 4, 5 and 6

Christine H. Barden Gayle Kowalchyk E. L. Lancaster

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Table of Contents

2008Alfred Publishing Co ., Inc .

New Concepts in Music Lesson Book 1:How to Sit at the PianoHand PositionLow and High SoundsMoving Up and Down the KeyboardLoud Sounds (f ) and Soft Sounds (p)Finger Numbers2 Black KeysQuarter Note (q )Bar Lines and Double Bar3 Black KeysQuarter Rest ( )Repeat SignKeys on the Keyboard (D, C, E, B, A)

Half Note (h )Half Rest ()Whole Note (w)Whole Rest ()

New Concepts in Music Lesson Book 2:

Dotted Half Note (h . )Keys on the Keyboard (F, G)Time Signatures (44 , 34)Mezzo Forte (F)Line Notes and Space NotesTreble ClefSteps and SkipsTreble Clef Notes ( )

Bass ClefBass Clef Notes ( )

Grand Staff

Concepts Presented in Music for Little Mozarts

Music for Little Mozarts has four levels. Most students complete the series in approximately two years. Three correlating books at each level guide the children through a comprehensive approach to learning music.

Music Lesson Books introduce students to new musical concepts as they follow the story of Beethoven Bear, Mozart Mouse and their Music Friends. Piano pieces are sequentially introduced throughout the story adventure.Music Workbooks contain pages to color that reinforce the musical concepts introduced in the Music Lesson Books.Music Discovery Books feature songs that allow students to experience music through singing, movement and response to rhythm patterns. Also included are music appreciation activities and melodies to sing that aid in matching pitch while discovering tonal elements of music.

Beethoven Bear, Mozart Mouse and Music Friends plush toys stimulate the students imagination, a necessary component for teaching young children.Music Recital Books include motivational music to reinforce performance concepts that are introduced in the Music Lesson Books. They also provide extra material for students in group lessons who move quickly. Each book includes a new story about the Music Friends and challenge pieces based on familiar folk tunes.

Compact Discs include all of the music in the Music Lesson Book and Music Discovery Book, as well as the narration for the story. Use of the recordings of the Music Lesson and Music Discovery Books is essential to achieve the goals of the course.

Teachers Handbooks include suggested lesson plans and guidance in curriculum development. A special section provides practical teaching tips for using the Music Discovery Book.

New Concepts in Music Lesson Book 3:Bass Clef Notes ( )

Staccato

Intervals: 2nds, 3rds, 4ths, 5ths

Legato, Slur

Melodic and Harmonic Intervals

Playing Hands Together

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New Concepts in Music Lesson Book 4:Treble Clef Notes ( )

Bass Clef Notes ( )

Flat Sign (b)Sharp Sign (#)Tied Notes

Crescendo ( )

Diminuendo ( )

Upon completion of the fourth level of the Music for Little Mozarts series, students should continue piano study in Alfreds Basic Piano Library, Prep Course, Level C, or Alfreds Premier Piano Course, Level 1B.

About Music for Little Mozarts

Correlation of Materials

Music Lesson Book 1

Music Discovery Book 1

In all four levels, the Music Workbook and Music Discovery Book are correlated page by page with the Music Lesson Book to provide well-balanced lessons. Ideally, pages should be assigned according to the instructions in the upper right corner of each page.Materials can be used effectively in either group or private lessons.

Page-by-page correlation with the Music Lesson Book.

Suggested lesson plans in the Teachers Handbook coordinate the use of all materials.

Music Workbook 1

Music Lesson Book 1

Music Lesson Book 2

Music Lesson Book 3

Music Lesson Book 4

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Music Lesson Book 4

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Music WorkbooksMusic Workbook 1

Music Workbook 3

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Music Workbooks and Flash Cards

Flash Cards for Book 3

Music Workbook 4

Flash Cards

Teacher/Parent sideStudent side

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Music Discovery Books Hello Songs

In each level, a Hello Song can be used at the beginning of every lesson. Each song is based on a famous classical theme, and the words introduce new characters and set the stage for the story.Hello Songs

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Songs with words and motions help students develop large motor coordination skills by moving to the beat of the music.

Songs with Words and Motions

Music Discovery Books Songs with Words and Motions

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Music Discovery Books Structured Dances

Music Discovery Book 1 Music Discovery Book 3


Dances develop concentration through memorizing structured dance steps. They also create an instinctive feeling for phrasing and musical form.Structured Dances

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Music Discovery Books Rhythm Ostinatos

Dances develop concentration through memorizing structured dance steps. They also create an instinctive feeling for phrasing and musical form.Structured Dances


Music Discovery Book 3Music Discovery Book 2

Rhythm ostinato figures help students to internalize patterns by providing a forum for practicing these patterns many times while still maintaining musical interest.Rhythm Ostinatos

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Music Discovery Books Melodic OstinatosMusic Discovery Book 1


Melodic ostinatos played on the keyboard reinforce the technique necessary to perform patterns such as intervals and five-finger patterns.Melodic Ostinatos

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Music Discovery Books Familiar Folk Songs

Melodic ostinatos played on the keyboard reinforce the technique necessary to perform patterns such as intervals and five-finger patterns.Melodic Ostinatos

Students enjoy singing familiar folk songs with words they already know. Clever alternate words are provided for many of the folk songs to reinforce musical concepts.Familiar Folk Songs



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Music Discovery Books Music Appreciation

BeethovenRage over the Lost Penny MozartVariations on Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star SousaStars and Stripes Forever MozartMinuet in F Major BeethovenSymphony No. 5 in C Minor

SchumannThe Wild Rider J. StraussThe Blue Danube Waltz J. S. BachToccata and Fugue in D Minor J. S. BachMusette in D Major Saint-SansCarnival of the Animals PachelbelCanon in D Rimsky-KorsakovThe Flight of the Bumblebee RavelMother Goose Suite HaydnSymphony in C Major, Op. 94 (Surprise) TchaikovskyThe Nutcracker HaydnGerman Dance in G Major JoplinMaple Leaf Rag

BrahmsWaltz in A-flat Major, Op. 39, No. 15 VerdiRigoletto TchaikovskySwan Lake ChopinPolonaise in A Major, Op. 40, No. 1 (Military) ElgarPomp and Circumstance No. 1

Students are introduced to 22 appealing compositions by 17 composers, and to the families of instruments, symphony orchestra, opera, piano recitals and fine art.Music Appreciation

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Book 2

Book 3

Book 4



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Music Discovery Books Pitch Matching



Listen and Sing pages include melodies for singing (using solfege or letter names) with interesting accompaniments to aid with pitch and interval study.

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Music Discovery Books Expressive Singing



Songs for expressive singing show how music can express human emotions. Subject matter for each song was chosen from typical experiences young children might face on a daily basis.

Expressive Singing

Music Discovery Books Concept Songs



The words to concept songs help students remember important musical concepts such as steps, skips, sharps and flats.Concept Songs

Music Recital Book 2


Music Recital Books


Music Recital Books Character Solos

Character Solo Level 3

Pop Book 3 & 4

Little Mozarts Go to Hollywood Pop Books

Pop Book 1 & 2

Pop Book 3 & 4

Little Mozarts Perform The Nutcracker

Levels 3 & 4

Components for Music for Little MozartsChristine H. Barden Gayle Kowalchyk E. L. Lancaster

Deluxe Starter Kit Starter Kit

Music Lesson Books Music Workbooks Music Discovery Books

Christmas Fun! Books Halloween Fun! BooksMusic Recital Books

Little Mozarts Go to Hollywood

Little Mozarts Perform The Nutcracker

Character Solo Series

This adaptation of the Music for Little Mozarts piano curriculum is designed to provide classroom music instruction for students in the preschool or kindergarten setting. It is a comprehensive approach to musical learning that develops singing, movement, andlistening skills simultaneously with an introduction to musical styles and concepts.

Classroom Music for Little Mozarts Curriculum Book and CDTen detailed lesson plans, with reproducible activity pages, are perfect for teachers with limited preparation time. No keyboard instruction is included, but the classroom editioncan serve as a recruitment class for the piano course. The comprehensive CD includes all of the songs, stories and activities. Optional piano accompaniments, assessment materials, and correlations to the National Standards for Music Education are also included.

Donna Brink Fox Karen Farnum SurmaniChristine H. Barden Gayle Kowalchyk E. L. Lancaster

Classroom Music for Little Mozarts 10 sequential Lessons for ages 46

Compact Disc (2-disc sets)

Music Activity BoardLesson Assignment Book

Coloring Books

Marketing Aids

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Achievement Accessories

Big Music BookShare with the entire class! Includes colorful, large-scale depictions of story ideas and musical concepts contained in the Curriculum Book.

Deluxe Curriculum KitIncludes Curriculum Book & CD and three plush toys in a Music for Little Mozarts Vinyl Tote Bag.

Flash Cards Teachers Handbooks

General MIDI Disk (2-disk sets)

Music Friends Plush Toys

Beethoven BearAn inquisitive bear who lives in a big house with two children and their toys, Beethoven Bear begins hopping on the piano keys in Lesson Book 1. 5 tall ...............................................$6.95 14654

Mozart MouseAn adventurous toy mouse who begins exploring the children's Music Room in Lesson Book 1, Mozart Mouse is a quick learner who composes beautiful music and enjoys performing. 5 tall ...............................................$6.95 14653

Clara Schumann-CatAn elegant real cat who comes from a musical family where everyone plays the piano, Clara Schumann-Cat is first introduced in Lesson Book 2. 9 long ............................................$9.95 19767

Elgar E. ElephantA lovable trombone player who always encourages his friends to make music, Elgar E. Elephant is first introduced in Lesson Book 1. 7 tall ...............................................$8.95 21228

J. S. BunnyA fun fellow who comes from a very musical family and plays the cello, J. S. Bunny is first introduced in Lesson Book 2. 5 tall ...............................................$6.95 17216

Nannerl MouseA charming toy mouse who plays the piano extremely well, Nannerl Mouse is Mozart Mouses older sister and is first introduced in Lesson Book 3. 5 tall ...............................................$6.95 18791

Nina BallerinaA graceful toy ballerina whose parents both danced in the Russian ballet many years ago, Nina Ballerina is first introduced in Lesson Book 3. 7 tall ...............................................$6.95 21229

Pachelbel PenguinA walking encyclopedia of musical history with an attractive white wig and quill pen, Pachelbel Penguin is first introduced in Lesson Book 2. 4 tall ...............................................$6.95 21230

Professor Haydn HippoA music instructor, conductor and toy mascot in the music class at school, Professor Haydn Hippo is first introduced in Lesson Book 3. 5 tall ...............................................$6.95 18792

Puccini PoochA friendly toy dog who is a well-trained opera singer, Puccini Pooch is first introduced in Lesson Book 4. 51/2 tall .........................................$6.95 17487

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Deluxe Starter KitVinyl tote bag includes a Music Activity Board, Mozart Mouse and Beethoven Bear plush toys, Music Lesson Book 1, Music Discovery Book 1, Music Workbook 1, Flash Cards Level 1 and Compact Disc Set Level 1 _____ 17194 (Save $9.65) ...................................... $69.95

Starter KitVinyl tote bag includes a Music Activity Board, Mozart Mouse and Beethoven Bear plush toys _____ 14586 (Save $3.90) ...................................... $29.95

Music Lesson Books _____ 14577 Book 1 ................................................ $7.95 _____ 14581 Book 2 ................................................ $7.95 _____ 17180 Book 3 ................................................ $7.95 _____ 17186 Book 4 ................................................ $7.95

Music Workbooks _____ 14580 Book 1 ................................................ $7.95 _____ 14584 Book 2 ................................................ $7.95 _____ 17181 Book 3 ................................................ $7.95 _____ 17187 Book 4 ................................................ $7.95

Music Discovery Books _____ 14579 Book 1 ................................................ $7.95 _____ 14583 Book 2 ................................................ $7.95 _____ 17182 Book 3 ................................................ $7.95 _____ 17188 Book 4 ................................................ $7.95

Music Recital Books _____ 19724 Book 1 ................................................ $5.95 _____ 19725 Book 2 ................................................ $6.95 _____ 19726 Book 3 ................................................ $6.95 _____ 19727 Book 4 ................................................ $6.95

Achievement Accessories _____ 20645 Beethoven Bear Pin ............................ $1.50 _____ 20646 Mozart Mouse Pin .............................. $1.50 _____ 20647 Sticker Book ....................................... $4.95

Character Solo Series _____ 23235 Beethoven Bear (Level 2) .................... $2.50 _____ 27715 Elgar E. Elephant (Level 2) .................. $2.95 _____ 23234 Mozart Mouse (Level 2) ...................... $2.50 _____ 27798 Pachelbel Penguin (Level 2) ................ $2.95 _____ 24619 Clara Schumann Cat (Level 3) ............ $2.50 _____ 24620 J. S. Bunny (Level 3) ........................... $2.95 _____ 27799 Nannerl Mouse (Level 3) .................... $2.95 _____ 27717 Nina Ballerina (Level 3)....................... $2.95 _____ 27716 Professor Haydn Hippo (Level 4) ........ $2.95 _____ 27800 Puccini Pooch (Level 4) ...................... $2.95

Christmas Fun! _____ 19720 Book 1 ................................................ $3.95 _____ 19721 Book 2 ................................................ $3.95 _____ 19722 Book 3 ................................................ $3.95 _____ 19723 Book 4 ................................................ $3.95

Coloring Books (Fun With...) _____ 19669 Music Friends ..................................... $3.95 _____ 19670 Music Friends at School ...................... $3.95 _____ 19671 Music Friends at the Piano Lesson ...... $3.95 _____ 19672 Music Friends in the City .................... $3.95

Compact Disc (2-disc sets) _____ 14578 Book 1 .............................................. $14.95 _____ 14582 Book 2 .............................................. $14.95 _____ 17184 Book 3 .............................................. $14.95 _____ 17190 Book 4 .............................................. $14.95

Flash Cards _____ 14587 Book 1 ................................................ $6.95 _____ 14599 Book 2 ................................................ $7.95 _____ 17183 Book 3 ................................................ $7.95 _____ 17189 Book 4 ................................................ $7.95

General MIDI Disk (2-disk sets) _____ 14658 Book 1 .............................................. $14.95 _____ 14659 Book 2 .............................................. $14.95 _____ 17185 Book 3 .............................................. $14.95 _____ 17191 Book 4 .............................................. $14.95

Halloween Fun! _____ 20657 Book 1 ................................................ $3.50 _____ 20658 Book 2 ................................................ $3.50 _____ 21225 Book 3 ................................................ $3.50 _____ 21226 Book 4 ................................................ $3.50

Lesson Assignment Book _____ 17488 Book ................................................... $5.95

Little Mozarts Go to Church ______ NEW Levels 1 & 2 Coming in 2009! .............TBD ______ NEW Levels 3 & 4 Coming in 2009! .............TBD

Little Mozarts Go to Hollywood _____ 29094 Pop Book 1 & 2 (Levels 1-2) ............... $7.95 _____ 29095 Pop Book 3 & 4 (Levels 3-4) ............... $7.95

Little Mozarts Perform The Nutcracker _____ 28272 Levels 3 & 4 ....................................... $7.95

Marketing Aids ____ 102665 Poster ................................................. $4.95 ____ 102661 Marketing KitRevised 2nd Ed. ....... $14.95

Music Activity BoardMagnetic board on one side, dry eraser board on the other side _____ 19747 Music Activity Board ......................... $19.95 _____ 21224 Replacement Marker........................... $1.95 _____ 27582 Replacement Magnets (Set of 10) ...... $5.00

Music FriendsTM Plush Toys _____ 14653 Mozart Mouse .................................... $6.95 _____ 14654 Beethoven Bear .................................. $6.95 _____ 19767 Clara Schumann-Cat (larger size) ....... $9.95 _____ 21228 Elgar E. Elephant (larger size) ............. $8.95 _____ 17216 J. S. Bunny .......................................... $6.95 _____ 18791 Nannerl Mouse ................................... $6.95 _____ 21229 Nina Ballerina ..................................... $6.95 _____ 21230 Pachelbel Penguin .............................. $6.95 _____ 18792 Professor Haydn Hippo ....................... $6.95 _____ 17487 Puccini Pooch ..................................... $6.95

Classroom Music for Little MozartsBy Christine H. Barden, Donna Brink Fox, Karen Farnum Surmani, Gayle Kowalchyk, and E. L. Lancaster

Curriculum Book & CD _____ 22023 Level 1.............................................. $49.95 _____ 23820 Level 2.............................................. $44.95 _____ 27612 Level 3 Available Summer 2009! .........TBD

Deluxe Curriculum KitLevel 1 includes Curriculum Book & CD plus Beethoven Bear, Mozart Mouse and Clara Schumann-Cat plus toys in a tote bag _____ 23810 Level 1.............................................. $79.95Level 2 includes Curriculum Book & CD, plus J. S. Bunny, Nannerl Mouse and Pachelbel Penguin plush toys in a tote bag _____ 26210 Level 2.............................................. $74.95Level 3 includes Curriculum Book & CD, plus Haydn Hippo, Nina Ballerina and Puccini Pooch plush toys in a tote bag _____ 27619 Level 3 Available Summer 2009! .........TBD

Big Music BookSpiral bound, 15 x 20 _____ 23804 Level 1.............................................. $49.95 _____ 24219 Level 2.............................................. $49.95 _____ 27663 Level 3 Available Summer 2009! .........TBD

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About the Authors

The Discovery Book creates an exciting musical atmosphere in the lesson and just as importantly, at home. Discovery Book songs and dances energize my students, allowing better concentration during playing and reading activities. At home, in conjunction with the CD, families sing and color pictures of their Music Friends and listen to classical music examples. This creates a musical environment that motivates young Mozarts.

Christine H. Barden is an internationally recognized authority on early childhood music. She is currently an independent piano teacher in Reno, Nevada, where she teaches piano and composition students, in addition to Music for Little Mozarts preschool classes. Christine received her degree in piano performance from San Francisco State University and served as a national instructor for the Yamaha Music Education System for 17 years.

We included the musical story and plush toy characters in Music for Little Mozarts to peak the interest of young studentsproviding built-in motivation for music study. The names of the characters introduce students to famous composers and the plot of the story augments the introduction of concepts. We encourage parents to integrate the characters into story-reading and practice time at home.

Dr. Gayle Kowalchyk, Alfreds Senior Keyboard Editor, selects and edits music for supplemental piano publications. Gayle holds degrees from Ohio University, Northwestern University and an Ed.D. in piano pedagogy from Teachers College, Columbia University. She has been on the piano faculty of Eastern Illinois University, Oklahoma Baptist University and the University of Oklahoma.

The Music for Little Mozarts CD recordings are integral to providing a well-rounded approach to learning music. When listening to the CD, children will learn familiar folk songs, hear and respond to famous orchestral pieces and delight in hearing Mozart Mouse, Beethoven Bear and their Music Friends talk about making music.

Dr. E. L. Lancaster is Vice President and Keyboard Editor-in-Chief of Alfred Publishing. He holds degrees from Murray (KY) State University, the University of Illinois, and a Ph.D. from Northwestern University.

Prior to joining Alfred, Dr. Lancaster was Professor of Piano Pedagogy at the University of Oklahoma, Norman. During that time, he and his wife, Gayle Kowalchyk, operated a large independent piano studio in Norman, Oklahoma. Together, they have co-authored more than 260 publications designed for students of all ages, including the all-new Alfreds Premier Piano Course.

Christine H. Barden

Gayle Kowalchyk

E. L. Lancaster

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