Dear Reader,
With Hanukkah and Christmas just around the corner, here are a few holiday suggestions from the Surfnetkids Download Store:
Printable Hanukkah Fun: 23 printable puzzles and coloring pages, just $ 2.97 http://store.surfnetkids.com/downloads/hanukkahfun/
Big Alphabet Coloring Book (Volume 1) 546 printable alphabet coloring pages, $ 7.95 http://store.surfnetkids.com/downloads/alphabetcoloring/
Hope you are having a festive holiday season!
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Barbara J. Feldman
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Ludwig van Beethoven
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Ludwig van Beethoven Printable(** for Premium Members only)
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Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 – 1827) is one of the greatest composers in history. His work marked a turning point for composers, who had previously written primarily for religious services, to teach, or to entertain at social functions. But Beethoven’s music was listened to for pleasure. His pioneering work gave musicians a new freedom to express themselves.
Activity Village: Beethoven
“As a young man Beethoven moved to Vienna, intending to study under Mozart. He did study with and befriend Hadyn, and soon his career as a brilliant pianist, conductor and composer took off. In fact he was the first musician who managed to make a living from his music without being employed by a king or noble and working for the court.” Visit Activity Village for a short biography, followed by eight printable activity sheets including coloring pages, a quote poster, story paper, and “Learn to Draw Beethoven.”
All About Beethoven
All About Beethoven includes a bio and a timeline, but my favorite section is Beethoven’s Music, where you’ll be introduced to Beethoven’s major works in ten different genres. “Beethoven is the composer responsible for bringing chamber music to the concert hall. … They [his chamber music pieces] are also seen as pushing the boundaries of acceptable harmony of that time, and are regarded as some of his most profound works.” There is also a section of free classical sheet music (in PDF) that includes works by Beethoven, Bach, Mozart and a handful of others.
Classic FM: Ludwig van Beethoven
“Ill health and increasing deafness caused a drop in productivity at the end of Beethoven’s life, but he still managed to produce important works like his ‘Late Quartets’ in 1825, which were wildly inventive for the time.” Classic FM’s Beethoven section includes an abbreviated biography, twenty interesting facts, video, album reviews, links to recordings on iTunes, several feature articles and a collection of twenty composer quotes, including this one from Beethoven. “Don’t only practice your art, but force your way into its secrets.”
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Ludwig van Beethoven Printable
Ludwig van Beethoven Wikipedia Printable
Musical Instruments Printable
Mozart Printable
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Quote of the Week
“There is one thing stronger than all the armies in the world; and that is an idea whose time has come.” ~~ Victor Hugo ~~ (February 26, 1802 – May 22, 1885) French poet, playwright, novelist, statesman, human rights activist. Read more at: http://www.lightafire.com/quotations/authors/victor-hugo/
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