Conductor Speaks "Introduction" | Carnival of the Animals

In this introductory video, conductor Morihiko Nakahara provides an overview of Camille Saint-Saëns’s composition The Carnival of the Animals. He discusses Saint-Saëns’s musical background, personal history, and wide range of interests. Nakahara also explains the origins of The Carnival of the Animals and describes how it eventually became one of the most famous and beloved works of Saint-Saëns’s career.

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Something Fishy’s Going On | Carnival of Animals Lesson Plan

In this lesson, students explore musical imagery and composition by comparing Aquarium from The Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-Saëns with the Prologue from Beauty and the Beast by Alan...

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Animal Moves | Choreographing to Carnival | Carnival of Animals Lesson Plan

In this lesson, students explore the relationship between music, movement, and animal behavior through Carnival of the Animals. After listening to selected suites, students analyze movement qualities...

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Aquarium | Carnival of the Animals | Poetry by Jennifer Bartell Boykin

Aquarium | Carnival of the Animals In this video, poet Jennifer Bartell Boykin shares her poem paired with Camille Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals , Movement VII: Aquarium .

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Aviary | Carnival of the Animals | Poetry by Jennifer Bartell Boykin

Aviary | Carnival of the Animals In this video, poet Jennifer Bartell Boykin shares her poem paired with Camille Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals , Movement X: Aviary

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Characters with Long Ears | Carnival of the Animals | Poetry by Jennifer Bartell Boykin

Characters with Long Ears | Carnival of the Animals Boykin shares her poem paired with Camille Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals , Movement VIII: Characters with Long Ears .

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Composer, Conductor, and Critic | Carnival of Animals Lesson Plan

In this lesson, students explore the role of a musical conductor while engaging with Finale from The Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-Saëns . Students will learn and practice basic two-beat...

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Conductor Speaks "Aquarium" | Carnival of the Animals

Conductor Speaks "Aquarium" | Carnival of the Animals In this video, conductor Morihiko Nakahara discusses Camille Saint-Saëns’s movement “Aquarium.” This movement introduces the flute and...

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Conductor Speaks "Aviary" | Carnival of the Animals

Conductor Speaks "Aviary" | Carnival of the Animals In this video, conductor Morihiko Nakahara discusses Camille Saint-Saëns’s movement “Aviary.” The flute is the featured solo instrument, soaring...

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Conductor Speaks "Fossils" | Carnival of the Animals

Conductor Speaks "Fossils" | Carnival of the Animals In this video, conductor Morihiko Nakahara discusses Camille Saint-Saëns’s movement “Fossils.” Although not centered on a specific animal, Saint...

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Conductor Speaks "Hens & Roosters" | Carnival of the Animals

Conductor Speaks "Hens & Roosters" | Carnival of the Animals In this video, conductor Morihiko Nakahara discusses Camille Saint-Saëns’s movement “Hens and Roosters.” This movement features several...

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Conductor Speaks "Kangaroos" | Carnival of the Animals

Conductor Speaks "Kangaroos" | Carnival of the Animals In this video, conductor Morihiko Nakahara discusses Camille Saint-Saëns’s movement “Kangaroos.” Nakahara notes that, like in the “Wild Donkeys...

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Conductor Speaks "Royal March of the Lion" | Carnival of the Animals

Conductor Speaks "Royal March of the Lion" | Carnival of the Animals In this video, conductor Morihiko Nakahara describes Camille Saint-Saëns’s movement “The Royal March of the Lion.” He explains how...

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Conductor Speaks "Swan" | Carnival of the Animals

Conductor Speaks "Swan" | Carnival of the Animals In this video, conductor Morihiko Nakahara discusses Camille Saint-Saëns’s movement “The Swan.” Perhaps the most famous movement from The Carnival of...

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Conductor Speaks "The Elephant" | Carnival of the Animals

Conductor Speaks "The Elephant" | Carnival of the Animals In this video, conductor Morihiko Nakahara discusses Camille Saint-Saëns’s movement “The Elephant.” This movement continues Saint-Saëns’s...

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Conductor Speaks "Wild Horses" | Carnival of the Animals

Conductor Speaks "Wild Horses" | Carnival of the Animals In this video, conductor Morihiko Nakahara discusses Camille Saint-Saëns’s movement “Wild Horses.” This energetic movement features two...

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Echoes in Fur and Feather | Stories from The Carnival of the Animals | Carnival of Animals Lesson Plan

In this interdisciplinary lesson, students connect music and creative writing by listening to selections from The Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-Saëns and translating the tone, tempo, and...

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Finale | Carnival of the Animals | Poetry by Jennifer Bartell Boykin

Finale | Carnival of the Animals In this video, poet Jennifer Bartell Boykin shares her poem paired with Camille Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals , Movement XIV: Finale .

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Fossils | Carnival of the Animals | Poetry by Jennifer Bartell Boykin

Fossils | Carnival of the Animals In this video, poet Jennifer Bartell Boykin shares her poem paired with Camille Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals , Movement XII: Fossils .

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From Science to Stage | Choreographing Life | Carnival of Animals Lesson Plan Collection

In this interdisciplinary lesson, students explore the connection between music, movement, and animal behavior using selections from The Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-Saëns . After...

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Hens and Roosters | Carnival of the Animals | Poetry by Jennifer Bartell Boykin

Hens and Roosters | Carnival of the Animals In this video, poet Jennifer Bartell Boykin shares her poem paired with Camille Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals , Movement II: Hens and Roosters.

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Kangaroos | Carnival of the Animals | Poetry by Jennifer Bartell Boykin

Kangaroos | Carnival of the Animals In this video, poet Jennifer Bartell Boykin shares her poem paired with Camille Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals , Movement VI: Kangaroos .

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Pianists | Carnival of the Animals | Poetry by Jennifer Bartell Boykin

Pianists | Carnival of the Animals In this video, poet Jennifer Bartell Boykin shares her poem paired with Camille Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals , Movement XI: Pianists .

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Royal March of the Lion | Carnival of the Animals | Poetry by Jennifer Bartell Boykin

Royal March of the Lion | Carnival of the Animals In this video, poet Jennifer Bartell Boykin shares her poem paired with Camille Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals , Movement II: The Royal March of...

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St. Saens’ Spectacular Suite: A Musical Look At Endangered Species, Their Habitats, and Solutions for Repopulation | Carnival of Animals Lesson Plan

In this interdisciplinary lesson, students explore the connection between music, animal behavior, environmental science, and the arts using The Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-Saëns...

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Swan | Carnival of the Animals | Poetry by Jennifer Bartell Boykin

Swan | Carnival of the Animals In this video, poet Jennifer Bartell Boykin shares her poem paired with Camille Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals , Movement XIII: The Swan .

The Carnival of Animals |The South Carolina Philharmonic | Poetry by Jennifer Bartell Boykin

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The Carnival of Animals |The South Carolina Philharmonic | Poetry by Jennifer Bartell Boykin

This program presents Camille Saint-Saëns’ beloved masterpiece The Carnival of the Animals in a vibrant, multi-arts celebration. Featuring the South Carolina Philharmonic under the direction of...

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The Carnival of Animals |The South Carolina Philharmonic | Poetry by Jennifer Bartell Boykin

This program presents Camille Saint-Saëns’ beloved masterpiece The Carnival of the Animals in a vibrant, multi-arts celebration. Featuring the South Carolina Philharmonic under the direction of...

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The Cuckoo in the Depth of Woods | Carnival of the Animals | Poetry by Jennifer Bartell Boykin

The Cuckoo in the Depth of Woods | Carnival of the Animals In this video, poet Jennifer Bartell Boykin shares her poem paired with Camille Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals , Movement IX: The...

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The Elephant | Carnival of the Animals | Poetry by Jennifer Bartell Boykin

The Elephant | Carnival of the Animals In this video, poet Jennifer Bartell Boykin shares her poem paired with Camille Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals , Movement V: The Elephant .

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Through the Lens of the Wild: A Photographic Journey Through The Carnival of the Animals | Carnival of Animals Lesson Plan

In this interdisciplinary lesson, students connect music and photography by exploring how tone and mood are communicated across artistic mediums. After listening to movements from The Carnival of the...

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Tortoises | Carnival of the Animals | Poetry by Jennifer Bartell Boykin

Tortoises | Carnival of the Animals In this video, poet Jennifer Bartell Boykin shares her poem paired with Camille Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals , Movement IV: Tortoises .

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Wild Horses | Carnival of the Animals | Poetry by Jennifer Bartell Boykin

Wild Horses | Carnival of the Animals In this video, poet Jennifer Bartell Boykin shares her poem paired with Camille Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals , Movement III: Wild Donkeys (Swift Animals).

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Conductor Speaks "Aquarium" | Carnival of the Animals

Conductor Speaks "Aquarium" | Carnival of the Animals In this video, conductor Morihiko Nakahara discusses Camille Saint-Saëns’s movement “Aquarium.” This movement introduces the flute and...

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Conductor Speaks "Aviary" | Carnival of the Animals

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Conductor Speaks "Fossils" | Carnival of the Animals

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Conductor Speaks "Hens & Roosters" | Carnival of the Animals

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Conductor Speaks "Kangaroos" | Carnival of the Animals

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Conductor Speaks "Royal March of the Lion" | Carnival of the Animals

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Conductor Speaks "Swan" | Carnival of the Animals

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Conductor Speaks "The Elephant" | Carnival of the Animals

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Conductor Speaks "Wild Horses" | Carnival of the Animals

The Colors of Earth: Indigo Dyeing and its Role in SC: Kristy Bishop | ABC Lessons | Arts Grow SC Resources Dance Matters: Animal Habitats: Erin Leigh | ABC Lessons | Arts Grow SC Resources

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Dance Matters: Animal Habitats: Erin Leigh | ABC Lessons | Arts Grow SC Resources

Dancer and choreographer Erin Leigh shows how to think like a choreographer by creating a dance inspired by animal movement and habitat.

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Dance Matters: Exploring Themes through Movement: Erin Leigh | ABC Lessons | Arts Grow SC Resources

Dancer and choreographer Erin Leigh shows how to use the dance elements to create a dance based on the theme of a journey and a solo by choreographer Joyce Tisler with the Alvin Ailey Dance Company.

The Colors of Earth: Indigo Dyeing and its Role in SC: Kristy Bishop | ABC Lessons | Arts Grow SC Resources Dance Matters: Mindful Movement: Erin Leigh | ABC Lessons | Arts Grow SC Resources

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Dance Matters: Mindful Movement: Erin Leigh | ABC Lessons | Arts Grow SC Resources

Dancer and choreographer Erin Leigh leads a simple yoga lesson for all ages to help alleviate stress and inspire mindful movement in the classroom.

The Colors of Earth: Indigo Dyeing and its Role in SC: Kristy Bishop | ABC Lessons | Arts Grow SC Resources Dance Matters: Tap Dance: Marielle Richardson | ABC Lessons | Arts Grow SC Resources

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Dance Matters: Tap Dance: Marielle Richardson | ABC Lessons | Arts Grow SC Resources

Dancer and choreographer Marielle Richardson gives a quick overview of the history of tap and teaches a paradiddle exercise.

Dance Matters: The Cakewalk: Marielle Richardson | ABC Lessons | Arts Grow SC Resources

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Dance Matters: The Cakewalk: Marielle Richardson | ABC Lessons | Arts Grow SC Resources

Dancer and choreographer Marielle Richardson teaches steps and South Carolina history of the Cakewalk.

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Dance Matters: The Charleston: Marielle Richardson | ABC Lessons | Arts Grow SC Resources

Dancer and choreographer Marielle Richardson teaches the steps and South Carolina history of the Charleston.

The Colors of Earth: Indigo Dyeing and its Role in SC: Kristy Bishop | ABC Lessons | Arts Grow SC Resources I Am Gullah Geechee: Chilenia Jamison | ABC Lessons | Arts Grow SC Resources

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I Am Gullah Geechee: Chilenia Jamison | ABC Lessons | Arts Grow SC Resources

In this video, Nina shares personal accounts of her own life as a Gullah Geechee woman who grew up in Charleston, SC. Students who are not familiar with the Gullah Geechee Culture can experience...

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Pianists | Carnival of the Animals | Poetry by Jennifer Bartell Boykin

Pianists | Carnival of the Animals In this video, poet Jennifer Bartell Boykin shares her poem paired with Camille Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals , Movement XI: Pianists .

The Colors of Earth: Indigo Dyeing and its Role in SC: Kristy Bishop | ABC Lessons | Arts Grow SC Resources Show Don't Tell: Chilenia Jamison | ABC Lessons | Arts Grow SC Resources

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Show Don't Tell: Chilenia Jamison | ABC Lessons | Arts Grow SC Resources

In this video, Nina uses various forms of kinesthetic/bodily movement to emphasize the history of The Gullah Geechee Culture & the Gullah Geechee Heritage Act. This activity will help students...

The Colors of Earth: Indigo Dyeing and its Role in SC: Kristy Bishop | ABC Lessons | Arts Grow SC Resources The Colors of Earth: Cassava and Clay Resist Dyeing with Indigo: Kristy Bishop | ABC Lessons | Arts Grow SC Resources

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The Colors of Earth: Cassava and Clay Resist Dyeing with Indigo: Kristy Bishop | ABC Lessons | Arts Grow SC Resources

Using cassava (aka yuka or manioc) flour and a clay paste, Kristy Bishop will demonstrate how to apply these mediums to fabric for resist dyeing. Both the cassava and clay can be applied to fabric by...

The Colors of Earth: Indigo Dyeing and its Role in SC: Kristy Bishop | ABC Lessons | Arts Grow SC Resources

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The Colors of Earth: Indigo Dyeing and its Role in SC: Kristy Bishop | ABC Lessons | Arts Grow SC Resources

Indigo is the rich and beautiful blue dye that comes from the indigo plant. In SC, Indigofera suffruticosa was grown on plantations as a cash crop sold to England during the 18th century. This blue...

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The Colors of Earth: Making Paint from Plants: Kristy Bishop | ABC Lessons | Arts Grow SC Resources

Humans have been making paints and inks from nature for millennia. Kristy Bishop will demonstrate how to make lake pigments and turn them into paint. A lake is a pigment that has been extracted from a...

The Gullah Culture Unveiled: Chilenia Jamison | ABC Lessons | Arts Grow SC Resources

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The Gullah Culture Unveiled: Chilenia Jamison | ABC Lessons | Arts Grow SC Resources

In this video Nina uses dance as a form of teaching and learning for students and teachers to understand the origins of the Gullah Geechee Culture of South Carolina.

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Voices on Cloth: Quilting for the Classroom, Part 2- PAPER QUILT PROJECTS- Based on Peggie Hartwell/ ABC Lessons

Based on Peggy Hartwell's discussion in the previous lesson, students will follow up with developing a quilt idea of their own, based on an inspirational poem, song, or story. or for younger students...

Voices on Cloth: Quilting for the Classroom: Peggie Hartwell | ABC Lessons | Arts Grow SC Resources

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Voices on Cloth: Quilting for the Classroom: Peggie Hartwell | ABC Lessons | Arts Grow SC Resources

The host of this segment interviews a SC quilter of exceptional talent, Peggie Hartwell. They discuss how quilting can be used in the classrooms to help students synthesize complex ideas, emotions and...

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Voices on Cloth: The Art of Quilting: Peggie Hartwell | ABC Lessons | Arts Grow SC Resources

Peggie shares her story and how she has used quilting to tell stories.

The Colors of Earth: Indigo Dyeing and its Role in SC: Kristy Bishop | ABC Lessons | Arts Grow SC Resources Voices on Cloth: The Quilt of Consciousness: Peggie Hartwell | ABC Lessons | Arts Grow SC Resources

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Voices on Cloth: The Quilt of Consciousness: Peggie Hartwell | ABC Lessons | Arts Grow SC Resources

Peggie uses quilting to bring out complex ideas centered on social justice & racial discrimination.

From Africa to The White House: Reconstruction and the Great Migration: Ann Caldwell | ABC Lessons | Arts Grow SC Resources
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From Africa to The White House: Slavery and Freedom: Ann Caldwell | ABC Lessons | Arts Grow SC Resources

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From Africa to the White House is a 3 part series that traces the journey of enslaved Africans from the regions of West Africa to America. It covers slavery, reconstruction and the Civil Rights Bill...

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From Africa to The White House: Reconstruction and the Great Migration: Ann Caldwell | ABC Lessons | Arts Grow SC Resources

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From Africa to The White House: Civil Rights and Desegregation | ABC Lessons | Arts Grow SC Resources

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