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System Requirements:
MAC: OS-X - or -
Windows: XP / Vista / 7
QuickTime (4 or higher)
DVD-ROM reader
Screen Resolution:
1024 x 768
Sound capability
Program runs off disc
Tristan Music Appreciation
Price: 75.00 $60.00 Winter Special
(plus $6.00 shipping within US)
(+ sales tax)
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*** WINTER SPECIAL 2012 ***
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Give Kids the Gift of Music
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is an exciting exploration of the instruments of the orchestra and music history, geared especially for upper elementary to early high school ages.
Students will explore and learn about the main melodic and percussion instruments through videos of professional musicians, clearly written text, and beautiful illustrations and artwork.
They will also take a guided tour through the history of the instruments and the composers beginning with music in the Middle Ages and Renaissance through the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and early 20th century eras.
The DVD-ROM disc runs on MAC / Win computers (see system requirements below right). The program is used by public schools, homeschoolers, and music teachers.
The program gives kids the gift of exploring classical music, a treasure that can foster further interest throughout their lifetime.
Tristan Music Appreciation for Young Scholars
DVD-ROM Contents:
The program highlights the major instruments of
the orchestra through over 200 videos of expert musicians,
clear large-type explanations, and beautiful artwork.
The program covers four families of instruments:
Strings -- Violin, Viola, Cello, Doublebass
Woodwinds -- Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon
Brass -- French horn, Trumpet, Trombone,Tuba
Percussion -- Timpani, Snare & Bass Drums, etc.
Students also hear and watch video excerpts of works by the master
composers from major musical eras including:
- Baroque: Lully, Purcell, J.S. Bach, Handel
- Classical: Mozart, Beethoven (also early American music)
- Romantic: Berlioz, Brahms, Wagner, Tchaikovsky
- Early 20th Century: Debussy, Mahler, Prokofiev, Stravinsky
Excerpts of Famous Works Highlighted :
- Peter and the Wolf by Prokofiev
- Brandenburg Concertos by J. S. Bach
- Mozart’s Magic Flute and Symphony 25
- Beethoven’s 5th and 9th Symphonies
- Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique
- Overture to Romeo and Juliet by Tchaikovsky
- Scheherazade by Rimsky-Korsakov
- Prelude of an Afternoon of a Faun by Debussy
- Pictures at an Exhibition by Mussorgsky / Orch. by Ravel
Easy-to-read Text and Descriptions
Within the text is clickable links to annotated definitions and other information about music, the instruments, and the composers.
Beautiful illustrations and period artwork enhance students' enjoyment and learning.
Complete Histories of the Instruments
For each major instrument family is an interactive history
describing the development of the instruments and the orchestra
that covers the full range of Western music history with music
courtesy of Virgin Classics, EMI, Harmonia Mundi, Naxos,
David and Ginger Hildebrand, and Altissimmo! Records.
Musical eras includes: Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque,
Classical, Romantic, and Early 20th Century.
A Fun Musical Instruments Game
Finally, a fun instruments game helps kids test their knowledge about
instruments and composers. In different music history rooms, kids match the musical term with the object in the room. They can visit the Medieval / Renaissance Room, Baroque Room, Classical Era Room, and Romantic Era Room. It's a fun way for kids to test their knowledge while taking a journey back into earlier musical eras. Information in the game is covered in other parts of the program.
Teachers & Schools:
Special rates for multiple copies
(5 or more) for lab stations,
classroom adoptions, etc.
Please contact:
Roll over thumbnail images to see screen shots of program.
