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Classroom Music for Little Mozarts: Curriculum Book 3 & CD: Comb Bound Book & 2 CDs

10 Sequential Lessons for Ages 4-6

By Donna Brink Fox, Karen Farnum Surmani, Christine H. Barden, Gayle Kowalchyk, and E. L. Lancaster

Item: 00-27612

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This adaptation of the Music for Little Mozarts piano curriculum is designed to provide classroom music instruction for 4-, 5- and 6-year-olds in the preschool or kindergarten setting. It is a comprehensive approach to musical learning that develops singing, movement, and listening skills simultaneously with an introduction to musical styles and concepts. Ten detailed lesson plans are included along with reproducible activity pages for the children. The curriculum materials combine to create an exciting and imaginative atmosphere in the classroom. No keyboard instruction is included, but the classroom edition can serve as a recruitment class for the piano course. Perfect for teachers with limited preparation time, and all levels of musical experience. The comb binding creates a lay-flat book that is perfect for study and performance. The CD includes all of the songs, stories, and activities. For music teachers who want to offer this program, piano accompaniments are included as an optional enhancement to the lesson. Assessment materials and correlations to the National Standards for Music Education are also included.

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Series: Music for Little Mozarts
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 110
ISBN10: 0-7390-4533-4
ISBN13: 978-0-7390-4533-6
UPC: 038081299273
SKU: 00-27612

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About the Author: Donna Brink Fox

Donna Brink Fox

Donna Brink Fox holds the Eisenhart Professorship in Music Education at the Eastman School of Music, where she established and directs the Early Childhood Music Program. Her research and teaching focus on musical development in young children, and she has presented her work at major conferences including MENC, ISME, and MTNA. Her scholarship appears regularly in peer-reviewed journals such as the Music Educators Journal and the International Journal of Music Education.

Beyond the classroom, Fox serves as an international consultant on early childhood music pedagogy, leading workshops across the United States and Australia. She is a co-developer of TONEY Listens to Music and has contributed to several music curricula and resources for young learners. Her commitment to excellence in music teaching earned her the Eisenhart Award for Excellence in Teaching in 1996, and she remains active on the board of the Rochester Aesthetic Education Institute.

Why we love this

This curriculum removes the guesswork from early childhood music instruction by providing ten complete, detailed lesson plans ready to teach. The integrated approach develops listening, singing, and movement simultaneously rather than in isolation, which matches how young children actually learn music. The included reproducible pages and accompanying CDs mean you can deliver rich musical experiences whether or not you have formal keyboard training.

What to expect

The classroom comes alive with singing, movement, and storytelling woven together in a single session. Children explore different musical styles and concepts through playful activities and familiar songs, creating an imaginative space where everyone participates and music feels like natural play rather than formal instruction.

Who it's for

This curriculum is designed for classroom teachers in preschool and kindergarten settings who want to offer structured music instruction without extensive musical training. It also serves music specialists working with young children who need a coherent, standards-aligned framework that doesn't require students to have access to pianos or prior musical experience.

How to get the most out of it

  • Use the included CDs to model proper singing tone and phrasing during warm-up activities; children absorb vocal quality through listening and imitation before they can produce it independently.
  • Establish a consistent classroom routine around the comb-bound book so children know what to expect; four- to six-year-olds thrive on repetition and musical predictability.
  • Incorporate movement with every song rather than treating it as an optional add-on; young children process melody and rhythm through their bodies long before their voices can execute complex patterns.
  • Replay the recorded stories and songs multiple times throughout the unit; exposure builds familiarity, confidence, and deeper listening skills in this age group.

How to use it

Use this as a standalone music class for preschool or early kindergarten students, meeting once or twice weekly throughout the school year. The ten-lesson framework also works as a recruitment tool for piano instruction; families see what musical learning looks like and may enroll their children in private lessons. For music specialists in schools without a dedicated early childhood program, these lessons can anchor a monthly rotation through classrooms.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing with accurate pitch and rhythmic control
  • Moving expressively and maintaining a steady beat
  • Recognizing and responding to different musical styles and moods
  • Building listening skills and auditory memory
  • Understanding foundational music concepts (tempo, dynamics, melody, rhythm)
  • Developing classroom cooperation and ensemble participation

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