My first piece today is one I associate with the pairs Ice Dancing Gold of the 1984 Olympics.
I love the slowness of the tempo, the repetitive/calming of the snare, tympani and brass. The tune is haunting, majestic, and as the tonic modulates I too am transformed.
This second piece is one I enjoy sharing with young listeners. I have a picture book similar to this smalin video that helps to engage the listener. Instead of diamonds and rectangles the book's author used fish and seaweed. Often when I'm done 'reading' it the elementary students are so captivated they applaud as if they've been at a live performance.
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