".....countless melodic minutes are what shine through in this innovative approach to imprinting the classics on young, eager minds."

Writer's Digest
Certificate of Merit
Themes To Remember, Volume 1
2000 National Self Published Book Award

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"She (Marjorie Persons) has gone to the very heart of classical music, emerging with a fine, fun-filled, happy appreciation that can only sweep children into joy. Themes To Remember is a remarkable work."

 

The Book Reader
America's Most Independent Review of New Books
245 Mt. Hermon Rd., #256, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Spring-Summer 2000

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"Themes To Remember from Classical Magic is an extraordinary and fabulously fun way to teach children (and adults) about classical music. The unique but comprehensive format includes everything you & your children need to get started with the classics."

 

Dr.Kathleen E. Kain, Children's Educational Co-op., Columbia, SC

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"As an educator I haven't found anything better than Classical Magic - Themes To Remember, Volumes 1 and 2, for teaching children about classical music. In short, the kids love it. They feel they own this music."

 

N. Carolina classroom teacher

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"It's about time! Finally an author who found a way to introduce classical music to children on their own terms!"

 

Colorado parent of Suzuki violin students.

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"I want to share with you a story involving our daughter, age 2. She is a very enthusiastic lover of all things musical, and has surprised us with her ability to recognize multiple composers which she learned from 'Themes To Remember, Volume 1.'  She sits in the back seat of our car and can shout out 'Bach' on the first note or two of his Toccata and Fugue in D minor, or 'Candle' (her version of Handel) while belting out the 'Hallelujah' chorus at the top of her lungs. She also has an affinity for Schubert, Beethoven, Mozart, Boccherini, and Vivaldi. Her recognition of these compositions is uncanny and she learned all of this from your 'Themes To Remember' CD."

 

Homeschool mother

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"Audry (10 months old) loves Classical Magic. Her face lights up and she begins to 'dance and sing.' She has her favorites: Vivald's Four Seasons, Haydn's Clock Symphony, and Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D minor!"

 

A mother in California

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"The Themes To Remember and Classical Karaoke for Kids series of books and CDs is an exciting way to introduce music appreciation into the homeschool environment.

My 3-year-old music lover really enjoyed looking at the adorable pictures of Piano and Forte, ("a quiet little cat" and "a rather noisy little dog," respectively) while listening to the 40-track CD included with the book. While this program was originally created for use by school teachers, it worked out perfectly in our home as well.

This entire series went over VERY well with my entire family. The recording quality is excellent and I enjoyed the singers' voices. The kids really enjoyed the lyrics and the fun illustrations.

The winning vote for this series was cast by my husband, though. Not a classical lover by nature, he stuck the "Classical Karaoke for Kids" cd in the player expecting toddler sing-alongs. He was shocked to hear classical music, and when he heard the lyrics of the songs, he deemed them "COOL!" Any one of these books with the included cds would make a neat gift for a fellow homeschooler or a family member or friend who tends toward fun educational items for thier kids."

A Washington State Homeschooler

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"I am a music teacher who works with students ages 3 through adult, both privately and in classrooms. I really appreciate both Volumes I and II for their clever lyrics, short lengths to engage even the most wiggly children, stories that can be presented as plays, and especially the CD that allows one to quickly find any track when under pressure! I have used the Four Seasons by Vivaldi in Volume II as a art/listening project. The children drew pictures of the four seasons and learned the lyrics at the same time. They loved the Fall especially--"watch that spider!" Boys and girls alike will enjoy Saint Saens' "Danse Macabre," Stravinsky's "Infernal Dance," and the challenge of the high speed lyrics of Chopin's "Valse Brilliante." Even if the children are too young to read the lyrics, believe me, it won't take them long to learn them. Just take this CD with you on a car trip and you and your children will know classical music like never before! The older children and adults especially appreciate the humor that sails over the younger ones' heads. It doesn't come off as silly or juvenile, for which I am so grateful. It is especially appropriate for those times one gets caught teaching all ages at the same time.  I cannot wait for Volume III. Thanks for a great classroom teaching aid I will use over and over."

 

Ohio music educator.

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"Every chance I get I tell other teachers about Classical Magic. If our charter school gets going, I know they will use it because I worked with their planners on the music curriculum. It just has been so fun to use and to see the kids responses. THANK YOU for showing it to me. The minute I saw it, I knew that it was meant for kids and more on their level than anything else I've ever seen."

California Elementary School Teacher

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"I never thought I'd see our local children begging to listen to Beethoven, Mozart, and Vivaldi."

N. Carolina Public School teacher

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"As a substitute teacher, I have found Classical Magic to be a convenient and enriching educational tool. I simply load my "sub" bag with a Classical Magic volume (with CD), a portrait, and an overhead transparency of lyrics. Sketchy teacher plans or plans that allow some optional choices give me the opportunity to"plug in" Classical Magic. It is easy to use and the children love it. I can fill one or two minutes or teach a complete lesson in music appreciation.

From a note to a music teacher: I'm glad you are using the program as a music teacher, but I wish regular classroom teachers would realize how easy it is for them to incorporate it into their day.  I do it just coming in as a sub!"

 

Elementary substitute teacher - California

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"I am an early childhood teacher with experience using Classical Magic in the pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and special needs classroom. It is an exciting way to expose children to classical music."

 

Texas early childhood teacher

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"I have used Classical Magic for about two months. The children love it and are coming to school excited that they heard the music in cartoons they've been watching. Parents tell me that their children are humming the music around the house and then breaking out in song with the words. This is really having an impact on them."

 

Elementary music teacher - California