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Music Appreciation with the Victrola for Children [Hardback] (PS6997-O)

"Certified Original"

MED-BK-HRD-PS6997-O

$9.99 USD
$9.99 USD
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These are original (used) parts and probably contain characteristics as such. Expect scratches, dullness, dents, dings, anything becoming a part over 100 years old. We make every effort to ensure they are functioning as expected and professionally clean for a no hassle installation.

"Music Appreciation with the Victrola for Children" is an early 20th-century educational guide designed to introduce young learners to the world of classical music through the use of the Victrola phonograph. Published by the Victor Talking Machine Company, the book was part of a broader effort to integrate recorded music into schools and homes, fostering a love for music and cultural literacy from an early age.

📚 Overview

The book provides a structured curriculum for teaching music appreciation to children, using Victor recordings as a central tool. Aimed at educators and parents, it outlines lesson plans, listening activities, and discussions to engage students in both the technical and emotional aspects of music.

🎶 Key Features

  • Curated Listening Selections: The book suggests specific pieces from the Victor catalog, including works by Beethoven, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, and other classical composers, carefully chosen for their appeal and educational value for young ears.

  • Child-Friendly Explanations: Musical concepts—such as melody, rhythm, instrumentation, and form—are introduced in simple, age-appropriate language.

  • Integrated Activities: Includes singing, storytelling, drawing, and movement exercises tied to the music, encouraging multisensory engagement.

  • Historical and Cultural Context: Offers brief backgrounds on composers and pieces to help children understand the music’s origins and meaning.

  • Moral and Aesthetic Development: Reflecting the values of its time, the book also emphasizes how exposure to great music can cultivate taste, discipline, and character.

📝 Style and Legacy

Written in a warm, instructive tone, Music Appreciation with the Victrola for Children represents an important moment in the history of music education and sound recording. It illustrates how early 20th-century educators embraced new technology to enrich the classroom and democratize access to fine art.

Today, it’s a charming historical artifact for collectors, music educators, and Victrola enthusiasts, capturing a time when the phonograph was a marvel—and when children across the country first heard the symphony in their own homes and schools.

Dimensions

  • Length: 8"
  • Width:  5 1/2"
  • Thickness: 1"
  • Condition: Very Good