Today’s giveaway is from Maestro Classics! If you’ve been looking for a simple way to introduce your children to classical music in a way that makes it fun and accessible, I think you will really appreciate their collection.
We recently received the Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel album from Maestro Classics, and have really been enjoying it. This album is from the Stories in Music series. My kids like to read along with our own copy of Mike Mulligan while listening to the narration set to music on the album. Stories in Music is a classical music CD series for children and families. Produced by Maestro Classics, this series of works for narrator and symphony orchestra features new, sophisticated performances with the London Philharmonic Orchestra and child-friendly, fun-filled stories and musical explanations. Educational for adults and children alike, this series grew out of family concerts created by conductor Stephen Simon and his wife, music educator/executive producer Bonnie Ward Simon, and premiered at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. Rave reviews nationwide and numerous top awards have greeted this unique series of classical music CDs for kids with its signature format.
From the Maestro Classics website: Virginia Lee Burton’s classic American children’s book, a childhood favorite for generations, is brought to life with this beautiful new music for orchestra and Irish bagpipes. In the story, Mike Mulligan refuses to give up his aging steam shovel Mary Anne as they travel to find one last job together. A tale of loyalty and friendship, perseverance and good ideas, this musical CD won a Parents’ Choice GOLD award. A 24-page activity book included with the CD contains biographies, sheet music, words to a sing-along song, information on featured instruments, games, and more.
Virginia Lee Burton has been a favorite of mine since childhood, and I was thrilled to learn while listening to his album, that she drew her inspiration from her children. Between my fondness for her work and the fantastic music that Stephen Simon composed to accompany the Mike Mulligan story, I think it’s probably my favorite of the Maestro Classics albums we own.
Maestro Classics is offering one Small Things reader a copy of their Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel Stories in Music album.
For your chance to win, simply leave a comment on this post.
Visit the Maestro Classics website and leave another comment sharing which album you would most like to share with your family
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Make sure you leave separate comments for each additional chance to win!
Comments are closed and the winner is Lisa McK @etcblog “Fantastic idea to combine music and literature.”
Thanks, Maestro Classics!
Melissa N says
I visited their website and would love to get Peter and the Wolf. (It looks like Salley Mavor’s artwork too, and I’ve loved her for over 12 years)
Melissa N says
I would love to try these, thanks so much!
Caroline B. says
This looks like so much fun!
Melissa L says
“Liked” on Facebook as well!
Melissa L says
This sounds like a great way to introduce my daughter to classical music! Thank you for the chance to win! Carnival of the Animals look amazing!
Camille says
The Tortoise and the Hare would be an awesome set to have – I can only imagine how fun it would sound to contrast the fast tempo and slow tempo!
Camille says
I would love this book and CD – what a great idea!
Tiffanie says
My Boys would love this CD. We have worn our book very thin over the years.
margot says
I just liked Maestro on Facebook!
margot says
Peter and the Wolf would be the second one I would want to share with my family, another fond memory of my childhood!
margot says
Looks amazing, Mike Mulligan was one of my favorites as a child, I remember reading it with my grandfather over and over!
Nicole Spring says
I would LOVE to win thisfor my little guy. I know he wouldbe thrilled (as would his sisters).
Nicole Spring says
liked on FB
Julie says
I “liked” them on Facebook!
Julie says
I’m following this on pinterest.
Julie says
Would love to hear “Casey at Bat” since Casey Jones is from our local area!
Julie says
What a great giveaway!
Megan says
I went to their website, too – Mike Mulligan ties with Carnival of the Animals, which I know we would all enjoy.
Megan says
I’m following them on pinterest; have you looked at their Instruments from Around the World – so neat.
Megan says
That Mike Mulligan CD looks great, and so do all the others! We’ve been listening to Can You Hear It? lately, and are all enjoying it. Thanks for the recommendation and the giveaway.
Dahle says
thanks for the chance to win. I love that book!
Tracy says
This sounds awesome!
Meg says
I love the book and our family loves music. Sounds perfect for us!
Emily says
Thanks for the chance to win!
Tina Cornett says
following on pinterest
Tina Cornett says
Just “liked” Maestro on Facebook 🙂
Tina Cornett says
Would love it 🙂
Mary says
Comment. Just kidding! These are very neat!
Windy says
Would love to try these! Thanks for the giveaway. (Just liked Maestro on FB)
Lisa McK @etcblog says
and followed them on Pinterest. I’ll bet you’re sick of reading my comments!
Stephanie says
Followed on pinterest!
Stephanie says
Followed on facebook!
Lisa McK @etcblog says
Liked them on FB!
Stephanie says
My kids would *love* this!
Lisa McK @etcblog says
I would love to have the Peter and the Wolf CD. I remember listening to this in grade school.
shwell says
I would love to be in the drawing for this
Thanks
Lisa McK @etcblog says
Fantastic idea to combine music and literature.
Heidi says
Oh, we’d love this! Thank you.
Abby Walsman says
This looks so neat! 🙂
Rose says
Swan Lake!
Rose says
Yes, please!
Ashley says
cool!!!
Ashley says
My kids and I would enjoy them and so would I thanks for this opportunity.
Ashley says
thanks for the chance to win
Carrie says
I LOVE this book and would love to own the Music album version. My kids would love it too!
Ruby says
And I just liked Maestro Classics CDs on Facebook. Have a lovely Sunday!
Ruby says
If I couldn’t share the Mike Mulligan album with my family, I would choose Carnival of the Animals. Thank you Ginny for this giveaway!
Ruby says
Hands down favorite children’s book of all time in our house. ALL my kids adore Burton’s books. Wish she had written more, but the handful that she did are fantastic.
Kate says
Looks good. One of the best ways I’ve found to introduce kids to classical music is taking them to free concerts. We are lucky that we have a community orchestra of great quality that gives free concerts throughout the year. We’ve been bringing the kids since they were in utereo and always sit up front so they can see the instruments in action.
Emily says
I would love the Peter and the Wolf CD, I have fond memories of listening to that as a child.