YourClassical Children

Children have delighted in the telling of Clement Moore's classic "A Visit From St. Nicholas" -- with its famous opening line, "'Twas the night before Christmas" -- for nearly 200 years. Now our popular version for YourClassical Storytime includes charming illustrations by Nancy Carlson.

Due to current circumstances, we have adapted the concert content to provide a virtual Class Notes Concert. Today's Classical Kids Music Lesson will be a virtual Class Notes concert featuring The Dream Songs Project.

Composers have tried to capture the sound of snow in their music. Listen, respond, and move to four pieces of music about snow. For Grades 1-6.

Autumn is a season of change. Listen to four pieces inspired by autumn and think about how they reflect the moods and feelings of this season. For Grades K-6.

Cryptograms are puzzles and can also be used as a way to structure a musical composition. For grades 3-8.

Designed to engage and inspire elementary students through live performance, Class Notes Concerts cultivate active listening skills and give children an opportunity to experience the joy of music.

What happens when a magical girl comes face to face with a cunning tiger in her quiet village? Find out in the Hmong folk tale 'Yer and the Tiger,' the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, featuring traditional music, narration by Ka Vang and illustrations by Xee Reiter.

Do you know how the smooth-backed camel who said nothing but "Humph!" got its hump? Find out in the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, featuring music by Alexander Borodin and original illustrations by Nancy Carlson.

Do you know what a 'tall tale' is? Well, it's a story that's just a little bit bigger than real life. And here's part of one of the biggest, tallest tales of all time: the story of Paul Bunyan and his best buddy, Babe the Blue Ox. It's the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, featuring narration by MPR News great Gary Eichten, music by Erich Korngold and original illustrations by Nancy Carlson.

Listen and respond to string instruments and soloists how improvise, in this lesson featuring Mason Bates’ “Mothership.” For Grades 2-6.