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  2. Lullaby - Wikipedia

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    A lullaby (/ ˈ l ʌ l ə b aɪ /), or a cradle song, is a soothing song or piece of music that is usually played for (or sung to) children (for adults see music and sleep). The purposes of lullabies vary. In some societies, they are used to pass down cultural knowledge or tradition.

  3. List of youth orchestras in the United States - Wikipedia

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    In 2012 the Weill Music Institute of Carnegie Hall launched the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America (NYO-USA). By March 2013, the names of the 120 musicians chosen by were announced and the orchestra toured Washington, Moscow, St Petersburg and London in July 2013. [8] The National Youth Orchestra continues to operate as of ...

  4. Young People's Concerts - Wikipedia

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    Conductor Ernest Henry Schelling with dog aboard the S.S. Paris, May 24, 1922. The New York Philharmonic's annual "Young People's Concerts" series was founded in 1924 by conductor "Uncle" Ernest Schelling and Mary Williamson Harriman and Elizabeth "Bessie" Mitchell, co-chairs of the Philharmonic's Educational and Children's Concerts Committee. [4]

  5. 'It's peaceful and makes me feel calm': Music brings ... - AOL

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    Worley Elementary School in Canton starts the day with music, relaxing students. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us. Sign in ...

  6. Children's Crusade (Britten) - Wikipedia

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    Children's Crusade, Op. 82, subtitled a Ballad for children's voices and orchestra [1] is a composition by Benjamin Britten.He completed it in 1969, setting Bertolt Brecht's poem Kinderkreuzzug 1939 [] for children's choir with some solo parts, keyboard instruments and an array of percussion, to be performed mainly by children.

  7. New-age music - Wikipedia

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    New-age is a genre of music intended to create artistic inspiration, relaxation, and optimism.It is used by listeners for yoga, massage, meditation, [1] and reading as a method of stress management [2] to bring about a state of ecstasy rather than trance, [3] [4] or to create a peaceful atmosphere in homes or other environments.

  8. List of compositions by Imogen Holst - Wikipedia

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    Orchestral: 1934: Incidental music: The Song of Solomon: Orchestra: Music for a Hollywood pageant Concertante: 1935: Concerto for violin and string orchestra: Solo violin and strings: Based on traditional Irish tunes Instrumental: 1935: Four Easy Pieces: Viola and piano: Orchestral: 1935: On Westhall Hill: Small orchestra: Choral: 1935: Carol ...

  9. Toy Symphony - Wikipedia

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    The Toy Symphony (full title: Cassation in G major for toys, 2 oboes, 2 horns, strings and continuo) is a symphony dating from the 1760s with parts for toy instruments, including toy trumpet, ratchet, bird calls (cuckoo, nightingale and quail), chime tree, triangle, drum and glockenspiel.