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    • Bach and the Pipe Organ
    • Music from Bach and the Pipe Organ
    • Peter and the Wolf
    • The Story of Swan Lake
    • The Nutcracker
    • Carnival of the Animals
    • My Name is Handel: The Story of Water Music
    • Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
    • More... >
      • Merry Pranks of Master Till
      • The Tortoise and the Hare
      • Casey at the Bat
      • The Sorcerer's Apprentice
      • The Soldier's Tale
      • Juanita the Spanish Lobster
      • Juanita la langosta española
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The Nutcracker Music Curriculum Guide

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Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was a Russian composer in the 19th century. You have a brief bio in your CD booklet, but let’s do some research and activities to learn some more about him!
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  • Here is a great mini unit study on Tchaikovsky, including some varied video excerpts
 
  • This youtube video has a very clever instrument map with the March from Nutcracker.
 
  • And this video is a rhythm instrument play-along of the Overture. Use a pair of rhythm sticks, or even a couple of pencils, to play along!
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  • Study up on the instruments at this website of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.
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  • This picture book includes a CD of Duke Ellington’s arrangement.

Other activities to do with the music:

  • Emily’s Kodaly Music site has a post with a few music and dancing activities to go with the music of the Nutcracker.

  • Christy at Real Life at Home created a unit study for the Nutcracker with many musical ideas.

  • Here’s a lesson plan from Quaver Music, which includes a printable listening and coloring activity for younger students.

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