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Found Sound
The Music Box
10/17/24 • 8 min
Shhh! Do you have your listening ears on? Kiana and Fiona are at Waterfront Park in Louisville, Kentucky tuning our ears to the sonic environment. We explore how to use your community's sounds to make music, art and field recordings. So, have your headphones ready for this episode all about found sound!
07/28/22 • 12 min
You’ve heard about the instrument families from woodwinds, to brass, to strings, even percussion, but have you explored the mean green drum machine?! On this episode of The Music Box, we’ll be learning all about how musical legends like J Dilla and Sly & the Family Stone used the drum machine as a tool, and how you can too!
Additional lessons and resources at musicboxpod.org.
This episode is recommended for grades 3-5 and above, but all students can catch the beat with some guidance!
Behind the Music: I'm a recording engineer!
The Music Box
07/21/22 • 17 min
We’re going on a completely different journey for this episode! We’ll learn all about what it means to be a recording engineer in an interview with an expert from the field. Join as we go behind the music with Anne Gauthier from La La Land Studios right here in Louisville, Kentucky!
Additional lessons and resources at musicboxpod.org.
This episode recommended for grades 6-8 and 9-12, but younger students can join in fun with some guidance.
Experimentation Station!
The Music Box
11/10/22 • 16 min
For season six’s FINALE, we’ll board the finest time traveling locomotive this side of the train soundboard once again to explore experimental music throughout history! We’ll be going all the way from Pauline Oliveros to Bjӧrk, remembering all the things we’ve talked about this season, like improvisation, drum machines, and more! Learn about musical experiments, meet up with an old friend, and get your ticket to hop aboard at musicboxpod.org. Recommended for grades 3-8, but all students can join in on the time traveling fun!!
Tiny Technique
The Music Box
09/19/24 • 9 min
There's more than one way to play a violin, and on this episode, we're learning all about non-traditional ways of playing, also called extended techniques. But what's this? The lesson is coming from INSIDE THE VIOLIN! And there are... pigs? Tiny pigs in there. Listening to Béla Bartók. Because of course they are. You won't want to miss these sounds, folks (but you might want to miss the smells).
Fascinating Rhythm
The Music Box
05/27/21 • 14 min
We'll look at rhythm patterns in music and how they can change the sound of a song. You’ll learn about the different ways you could fill up a measure, and how rhythm adds texture and excitement to music!
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The Giant and The Fairy
The Music Box
07/16/20 • 14 min
We’re wrapping up our season with a very special story, featuring a magical land full of extraordinary creatures. And you’ll learn a few new things you can do with your voice too!
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National standards incorporated:
Singing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.
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Additional resources:
Solfege Hand Signs
Solfege Scale with Hand Signs
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Anything, Anywhere, All Together
The Music Box
09/12/24 • 11 min
What does a sound designer do? Turns out, a lot more than Kiana and Fiona think! On this episode, our own sound designer Alex Biscardi shows the power of sound design to transport us through time and space, make us laugh, and even get us out of some tight spots. Turn on your listening ears and come along!
Creating a Story with Music
The Music Box
10/24/24 • 11 min
Kiana, Fiona, and YOU?! We’re bringing the classroom right to your living room in this week’s episode all about musical storytelling. Grab your pen, notebook, and imagination! We’ll listen to the music of The Fretless, Sergei Prokofiev, Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky, and Paquito D’Rivera while talking about what inspired them to write their stories. Then, Kiana and Fiona encourage you to write and tell us your story.
Find out how to bring 90.5 WUOL and the Music Box to your classroom at lpm.org/music-education or by emailing us at [email protected]
The Musical Storytelling Playlist:
Sergei Prokofiev - Romeo and Juliet, No. 13: Dance of the Knights played by the London Symphony Orchestra
Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky - “Love Theme” from Romeo and Juliet
Paquito D’rivera - Aires Tropicales: Vals Venezolano (Venezuelan Waltz) played by Imani Winds
The Fretless - Big Trip (Trip to Windsor / Sheepskin & Beeswax)
Name the Place and Time
The Music Box
06/18/20 • 12 min
This is the second of three episodes on songwriting. This week, we’ll learn about how songs help us celebrate special occasions (hint: it involves cake and candles) and also how songs can make us feel strong in the face of hard times. We’ll hear some examples about songs that bring people together, and we’ll write our own verse to a well-known call-and-response song.
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Featured music:
B.B. King: Why I Sing the Blues
Aretha Franklin: A Change Is Gonna Come
Pete Seeger & the Song Swappers: We Shall Not Be Moved
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National standards incorporated:
Singing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.
Composing and arranging music within specified guidelines.
Improvising melodies, variations, and accompaniments.
Understanding music in relation to history and culture.
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Additional resources:
Songwriting With Kids
How To Teach Children to Write Songs
Sing Me A Story - Songs and Stories for Kids in Need
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Resources for discussing current events with your kids:
Race Talk: Engaging Young People in Conversations About Race and Racism (Anti-Defamation League)
75 Things White People Can Do For Racial Justice (Medium)
How White Parents Can Use Media to Raise Anti-Racist Kids (Common Sense Media)
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Music Box have?
The Music Box currently has 81 episodes available.
What topics does The Music Box cover?
The podcast is about Kids & Family, Classical, Music, Podcasts, Education and Children.
What is the most popular episode on The Music Box?
The episode title 'Fascinating Rhythm' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Music Box?
The average episode length on The Music Box is 11 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Music Box released?
Episodes of The Music Box are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Music Box?
The first episode of The Music Box was released on Jul 11, 2017.
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