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Classroom Music for Little Mozarts: The Big Music Book 1: Big Book

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Classroom Music for Little Mozarts: The Big Music Book 1: Big Book

10 Sequential Lessons for Ages 4-6

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

Item: 00-23804

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This large, colorful storybook can be used to keep young students engaged and focused on the main concepts of the lesson and story. With dimensions of 15" x 19½", it fits easily on standard easels available in most early childhood classrooms. The pages in the Big Music Book correlate carefully with the lesson plans contained in the corresponding Classroom Music for Little Mozarts Curriculum Book (see item 00-22023).

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Series: Music for Little Mozarts
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN10: 0-7390-3543-6
ISBN13: 978-0-7390-3543-6
UPC: 038081231952
SKU: 00-23804

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About the Author: Donna Brink Fox

Donna Brink Fox

Donna Brink Fox holds the position of Professor of Music Education and Eisenhart Professor of Music Education at the Eastman School of Music, where she also directs the Early Childhood Music Program. She earned her bachelor of arts degree from Calvin College, a master of music degree from Ohio University, and a PhD from Ohio State University. Her work has shaped early childhood music pedagogy through international consulting, workshops across the U.S. and Australia, and presentations at major conferences including MENC, ISME, and the Bowling Green Symposium.

Brink Fox has published extensively on young children's music learning in peer-reviewed journals including the Music Educators Journal, American Music Teacher, and the International Journal of Music Education. She co-authored the Classroom Music for Little Mozarts curriculum and the educational software TONEY Listens to Music. Her contributions have earned her the Eisenhart Award for Excellence in Teaching and recognition in Who's Who in American Women. She serves on the board of the Rochester Aesthetic Education Institute.

Why we love this

The oversized format (15" x 19½") makes this big book genuinely visible from anywhere in your classroom, eliminating the struggle of keeping young students' attention on smaller visuals. Its colorful storybook design transforms lesson concepts into something children want to look at, rather than something they're being shown. The careful alignment with the Curriculum Book means your planning time shrinks while instructional coherence stays strong.

What to expect

Colorful, approachable, and designed with young attention spans in mind. The storybook approach creates a warm, inviting atmosphere where music concepts unfold naturally through narrative rather than abstract instruction.

Who it's for

Early childhood music teachers, classroom teachers delivering music instruction to young learners, and music specialists working in pre-K and early primary settings. This resource works best when you're using the Classroom Music for Little Mozarts curriculum and need a visual anchor that keeps all eyes engaged during group instruction.

How to get the most out of it

  • Display the pages sequentially as you move through each lesson, allowing students time to absorb the illustrations and connect them to the music you're exploring together
  • Sit or stand so all students have clear sightlines; the large format works best when every child can see details without craning their necks
  • Pause between pages to invite observations and questions; young listeners often notice musical elements in the artwork that spark deeper listening

How to use it

Display this big book on a standard easel during whole-group music lessons to reinforce the concepts and stories introduced in your curriculum book. Its durable, large format is built for repeated use across the school year as a consistent visual reference point that young students will recognize and anticipate.

Skills your students will build

  • Visual literacy and the ability to connect images to musical concepts
  • Sustained attention during group instruction
  • Vocabulary development through narrative-based music learning
  • Understanding of story structure as a vehicle for music education

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