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Parents' Guide to

Classical KUSC - Creative Kid Central

By Conny Coon, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 6+

Classical music radio station hooks kids with cool tools.

Website http://www.classicalkusc.org/kids/
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age 5+

Based on 2 parent reviews

casandra_j_k
casandra_j_k Parent of 5 and 7-year-old
January 21, 2011
age 5+

link to site doesnt work

the site doesnt work... at least the link doesnt.
abuela
abuela Parent of 6-year-old
May 25, 2010
age 5+

Perfect for all ages

I love it. It is perfect to develop knowledge about classic music, opera etc. in a very enjoyable way for children.
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Aside from what’s taught in school, kids often get their music education from the latest videos on YouTube or the latest tween who’s singing on the Disney Channel. At KUSC’s website for kids, a more thorough exploration of the musical arts is provided, and it’s done in a manner kids will both understand and enjoy. The site makes good use of the medium and uses entertaining and interactive ways to introduce some pretty complicated musical concepts. Artful animation and playful music bring opera, chamber music, and symphony to a child’s level and engages them. An interactive Hansel & Gretel opera invites users to help with the production, all while watching the story (sung in English) unfold. As a wardrobe designer, they can change characters’ stage clothing or as a lighting technician, they can control spotlights. Visitors can also explore interactive games that teach about chamber and symphonic music or take a guided tour of a radio station and on-air studio. Who knows? A little time spent here may inspire a kid to add a bit of Debussy to that Disney.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • How much music there is to explore in the world. How many different musical genres can you name? What are your favorites and why? If you could create your own online radio station, what types of music would you have on your playlist?

  • Why arts education is an important part of one’s education in school. What other types of art-related activities are you taught in school? How does the Internet open up a new world of arts education?

  • How can kids use computers to explore the arts outside of school? What type of things can you create using the computer?

Website Details

  • Genre: Music
  • Pricing structure: Free
  • Last updated: November 5, 2015

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