Play School (1966)
Carnival of the Animals
TV-G
In this series of Play School we introduce young children to the wonderful music of
Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Saens. It is a playful work full of musical variety and fun. We explore elements of music like pitch and tempo and look closely at some instruments from the orchestra to see how their sounds are made.
Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Saens. It is a playful work full of musical variety and fun. We explore elements of music like pitch and tempo and look closely at some instruments from the orchestra to see how their sounds are made.
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5 Episodes
- Carnival of the Animals (1)
E1Carnival of the Animals (1)Come along now, come and see the finest animals on land, air and sea! In this series of Play School we introduce young children to the wonderful music of Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Saëns. It is a playful work full of musical variety and fun. We explore elements of music like pitch and tempo and look closely at some instruments from the orchestra to see how their sounds are made. Young children are inherently musical. Participating in musical experiences helps to wire the young brain for learning as babies, toddlers and young children listen, move and sing. They enjoy experimenting with sounds and musical instruments. A wonderful group of performers share their musical expertise and join with Justine Clarke and Eddie Perfect on their joy-filled exploration journey with the animals and their adventures. We invite you to join us for Play School’s Carnival of the Animals! Episode 1 PRESENTERS Justine Clarke & Eddie Perfect PIANIST Peter Dasent STORY Listen (A story told by the Play School team) FILM Lions (Play School, ABC. Footage courtesy Shutterstock) ORCHESTRA Carnival of the Animals Movement No. 1 - Introduction and Royal Lion March Movement No. 5 - Elephant INSTRUMENT IN FOCUS Piano Strings – Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass MUSICAL ELEMENTS IN FOCUS Pitch – high and low IDEAS FOR LATER - See if you can find a recording of Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Saëns. Listen again to the elephants dancing. Can you dance like an elephant too? - If you have a piano ask someone to help you take a look inside. See how playing the keys makes the hammers tap the strings. - Pretend your backyard or a nearby park is a jungle. What sort of creatures might live in your pretend jungle? SONGS Leo the Lion Composer: Harry Snyder & Herman Renner Publisher: Prentice Hall Inc. Mi Cuerpo Composer: Traditional Publisher: ABC Music Publishing One Grey Elephant Composer: Traditional Publis - Carnival of the Animals (2)
E2Carnival of the Animals (2)Come along now, come and see the finest animals on land, air and sea! In this series of Play School we introduce young children to the wonderful music of Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Saëns. It is a playful work full of musical variety and fun. We explore elements of music like pitch and tempo and look closely at some instruments from the orchestra to see how their sounds are made. Young children are inherently musical. Participating in musical experiences helps to wire the young brain for learning as babies, toddlers and young children listen, move and sing. They enjoy experimenting with sounds and musical instruments. A wonderful group of performers share their musical expertise and join with Justine Clarke and Eddie Perfect on their joy-filled exploration journey with the animals and their adventures. We invite you to join us for Play School’s Carnival of the Animals! Episode 2 PRESENTERS Eddie Perfect & Justine Clarke PIANIST Peter Dasent TOLD STORY The Three Singing Dinosaurs (A story told by the Play School team) FILM Aquarium Reef (Play School, ABC.Footage Courtesy Shutterstock) ORCHESTRA Carnival of the Animals Movement No. 12 - Fossils Movement No. 7 – Fish INSTRUMENT IN FOCUS Xylophone MUSICAL ELEMENTS IN FOCUS Pitch - high and low; ascending and descending pitch SONGS Dry Bones Composer: Traditional Publisher: ABC Music Publishing Dr Knicker Bocker Composer: Traditional Publisher: ABC Music Publishing Twinkle Twinkle Composer: Traditional Publisher: ABC Music Publishing Three Little Fishies Composer: Saxie Dowell Publisher: J. Albert & Sons Boom Ti-a-ra Composer: Traditional Publisher: ABC Music Publishing All the Fish Are Swimming in the Water Composer: Beatrice Landeck Publisher: ABC Music Publishing Hokey Pokey (Ocean Motion) Composer: Jimmy Kennedy Publisher: Campbell Connelly& Co, via Albert Music IDEAS FOR LATER - Visit a pet shop and look at th - Carnival of the Animals (3)
E3Carnival of the Animals (3)Come along now, come and see the finest animals on land, air and sea! In this series of Play School we introduce young children to the wonderful music of Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Saëns. It is a playful work full of musical variety and fun. We explore elements of music like pitch and tempo and look closely at some instruments from the orchestra to see how their sounds are made. Young children are inherently musical. Participating in musical experiences helps to wire the young brain for learning as babies, toddlers and young children listen, move and sing. They enjoy experimenting with sounds and musical instruments. A wonderful group of performers share their musical expertise and join with Justine Clarke and Eddie Perfect on their joy-filled exploration journey with the animals and their adventures. We invite you to join us for Play School’s Carnival of the Animals! Episode 3 PRESENTERS Justine Clarke & Eddie Perfect PIANIST Peter Dasent STORY Stan the One Man Percussion Band (A story told by the Play School team) FILM Swans (Play School, ABC.Footage courtesy Shutterstock) ORCHESTRA Carnival of the Animals Movement No. 7 – Swan (abridged) Movement No.6 - Kangaroo INSTRUMENT IN FOCUS Cello MUSICAL ELEMENTS IN FOCUS Staccato – jerky and jumpy Legato - smooth IDEAS FOR LATER - Make your own percussion band using household and recycled objects. You could give a concert for the grownups. - Make your own kazoo by placing a piece of tissue paper over a comb and blowing through it. - Listen to the noises you can hear inside. Walk outside and listen again. What different sounds can you hear? SONGS Come On And... Composer: Louie Suthers Publisher: Control Five Little Ducks Composer: Traditional Publisher: ABC Music Publishing Der Glumph Composer: Traditional Publisher: ABC Music Publishing I Like Peace I Like Quiet Composer: Michael Cole & Peter Gosling Publisher: EMI Music/C - Carnival of the Animals (4)
E4Carnival of the Animals (4)Come along now, come and see the finest animals on land, air and sea! In this series of Play School we introduce young children to the wonderful music of Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Saëns. It is a playful work full of musical variety and fun. We explore elements of music like pitch and tempo and look closely at some instruments from the orchestra to see how their sounds are made. Young children are inherently musical. Participating in musical experiences helps to wire the young brain for learning as babies, toddlers and young children listen, move and sing. They enjoy experimenting with sounds and musical instruments. A wonderful group of performers share their musical expertise and join with Justine Clarke and Eddie Perfect on their joy-filled exploration journey with the animals and their adventures. We invite you to join us for Play School’s Carnival of the Animals! Episode 4 PRESENTERS Eddie Perfect & Justine Clarke PIANIST Peter Dasent TOLD STORY I Can, You Can, Do the Can Can (A story told by the Play School team) FILM Colourful Birds (Play School, ABC. Footage courtesy Shutterstock) ORCHESTRA Carnival of the Animals Movement No. 10 – Aviary Movement No.4 – Tortoise INSTRUMENT IN FOCUS Flute Piccolo MUSICAL ELEMENTS IN FOCUS Tempo- fast and slow Pitch – high and low IDEAS FOR LATER - Dress up in fancy clothes and have a dance concert - Use some homemade instruments to explore fast and slow with a friend. One can play and one can move and then you can swap! SONGS Two Little Dickie Birds Composer: Traditional Publisher: ABC Music Publishing I Have Made a Pretty Nest Composer: Ann Elliott Publisher: Steiner & Bell Movement Song Composer: Peter Dasent & Kylie Montague Publisher: Origin/ABC Music Publishing Fly Like A Bird Composer: Roberta McLaughlin Publisher: Bowmar Publishing Corp. One Foot in Front of the Other Composer: Peter Dasent & Garth Frost Publisher: - Carnival of the Animals (5)
E5Carnival of the Animals (5)Come along now, come and see the finest animals on land, air and sea! In this series of Play School we introduce young children to the wonderful music of Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Saëns. It is a playful work full of musical variety and fun. We explore elements of music like pitch and tempo and look closely at some instruments from the orchestra to see how their sounds are made. Young children are inherently musical. Participating in musical experiences helps to wire the young brain for learning as babies, toddlers and young children listen, move and sing. They enjoy experimenting with sounds and musical instruments. A wonderful group of performers share their musical expertise and join with Justine Clarke and Eddie Perfect on their joy-filled exploration journey with the animals and their adventures. We invite you to join us for Play School’s Carnival of the Animals! Episode 5 PRESENTERS Justine Clarke & Eddie Perfect PIANIST Peter Dasent STORY Orlando Author: Illustrator: Publisher: FILM Woodlands (Play School, ABC. Footage courtesy Shutterstock) ORCHESTRA Carnival of the Animals Movement No. 14 – Finale INSTRUMENT IN FOCUS Clarinet MUSICAL ELEMENTS IN FOCUS Volume – loud and soft Diminuendo – getting softer Pitch – high and low IDEAS FOR LATER - Take a walk outside and listen for bird calls. Can you hear any? Can you see the bird making the sound? I wonder what type of bird it is? How might you find out? - Make your own puppet animal using a ball of wool, pom poms and pipe cleaners. Add strings and make your puppet dance or march in the carnival of the Animals. SONGS I’m a Clock Composer: Satis Coleman & Alice Thorn Publisher: Music Sales Australia Symphony No. 5 Op. 67 Composer: Ludwig Van Beethoven Publisher: Public Domain Let’s Play Together Composer: Arthur Baysting & Peter Dasent Publisher: Origin/ABC Music Publishing MAKE AND DO How to Make Pain