The A to Z Symphony

The A to Z Symphony

"The A to Z Symphony" (full title "The A to Z Symphony: Music Appreciation 101 - For Kids") is a direct-to-video DVD release by Classical Fun Music. "Symphony" consists of 26 one-minute-long videos, set to classical music. The series of vignettes runs 32 minutes long.

It "Make College-Level Music Education as Easy as A-B-C!", according to its package; the disc was aimed at children 0 to 5 years old.

egments

* A - Apple and Arrow: "William Tell Overture" by Rossini
* B - Butterfly: "Spring" from "The Four Seasons" by Vivaldi
* C - Crab: "Symphony No. 40" by Mozart
* D - Dolphin: "The Blue Danube" by Strauss
* E - Earth: "Moonlight Sonata" by Beethoven
* F - Flag, Fireworks: "The" "1812 Overture" by Tchaikovsky
* G - Goat: "Autumn" from "The Four Seasons" by Vivaldi
* H - Horse: "Scheherazade" by Rimsky-Korsakov
* I - Ice Cream: "Sonata No. 11" by Mozart
* J - Jump: "The Russian Dance" from "The" "Nutcracker Suite" by Tchaikovsky
* K - Kick: "Symphony #5" by Beethoven
* L - Letters: "The" "Anvil Chorus" by Verdi
* M - Monkey, Mandrill: "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik" by Mozart
* N - Numbers: "Flight of the Bumblebee" by Rimsky-Korsakov
* O - Orange: "Voices of Spring" by Strauss
* P - Peacock: "Rondeau" by Mouret
* Q - Queen: "Love is a Wild Bird" from "Carmen" by Bizet
* R - Rabbit: "Peter and the Wolf" by Prokofiev
* S - Sea Lion: "Air" by Bach
* T - Tea Party: "Brandenburg Concerto #3" by Bach
* U - Umbrella: "Fuer Elise" by Beethoven
* V - Vegetables: "Marche du Toreador" from "Carmen" by Bizet
* W - Waterfall: "Ride of the Valkyries" from "The Ring" by Wagner
* X - Xylophone: "The Chinese Dance" from "The" "Nutcracker Suite" by Tchaikovsky
* Y - Yo-Yo: "The Marriage of Figaro" by Mozart
* Z - Zoo: "Ode to Joy" from "Symphony #9" by Beethoven

Awards Received

Stevanne Auerbach, PhD, known as "Dr. Toy" included the DVD in the "Dr. Toy Best Vacation Products" list. Dr. Auerbach's awards act as a "service to consumers who desire to purchase safe, affordable and stimulating products for children that focus on high-quality education, and creative and unique content."

The Coalition for Quality Children's Media (Kids First) rated "The A to Z Symphony" an "All Star." According to their website "Every title is evaluated in terms of its appeal, content, production quality and developmental benefits. To be endorsed, it must be approved by both adult and children jurors."

"Creative Child Magazine", a bi-monthly publication that provides parents with the latest information on how to nurture their child's creativity, gave the video their "Preferred Choice Award."

"Learning Magazine", published by and for teachers, presented the video their “Teacher’s Choice Award for the Family.” According to their website, “Teachers who are also parents choose the best tools for at-home learning.”

Critical review

"The A to Z Symphony" was praised when reviewed in the "Chicago News Sun's" [http://www.cmkids.org/images/Family_Time.jpg"Family Time Magazine,"] where they wrote “It's impossible to mention all 26 segments which range from spectacular, enchanting and beautiful to educational, adorable and fun.” The American Library Association's [http://www.cmkids.org/images/Booklist.jpg"Booklist Magazine"] declared the video is “Filled with appealing shots of children and animals, the footage easily fits the music. Innovative and appealing.” Also, The [http://www.cmkids.org/images/Midwest_Review.jpg"Midwest Book Review"] wrote about the title, “A popular and recommended addition to family, preschool, and community library DVD collections.”

External links

* [http://www.cmkids.org/ The A to Z Symphony] , official site

Awards Listing Sites
* [http://www.drtoy.com/2004_2/2004_2_012.html Dr. Toy's "Best Vacation Products" evaluation.]
* [http://www.kidsfirst.org/kidsfirst/html/titles/musicf.htm Kids First "All Star" Adult and Kids Jury comments.]
* [http://www.creativechildonline.com/featured_toys/classical_fun.html "Creative Child Magazine's" "Preferred Choice Award." review.]
* [http://www.theeducationcenter.com/ "The Mailbox"] , home of "Learning Magazine's" "Teacher's Choice Award for the Family."


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