13 episodes

Treat little ears to musical soundscapes and classical compositions with Classic Kids, and start your mini musicians on a lifetime of classical music. 

In this immersive introduction to music, children will learn about instrument sounds, develop their musical vocabulary, and explore the importance of listening.

Classic Kids is an ABC KIDS listen and ABC Classic co-production. It was produced in collaboration with the Sydney Opera House Children's and Creative Learning program.

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Treat little ears to musical soundscapes and classical compositions with Classic Kids, and start your mini musicians on a lifetime of classical music. 

In this immersive introduction to music, children will learn about instrument sounds, develop their musical vocabulary, and explore the importance of listening.

Classic Kids is an ABC KIDS listen and ABC Classic co-production. It was produced in collaboration with the Sydney Opera House Children's and Creative Learning program.

    Music for The Dreaming: Galaa

    Music for The Dreaming: Galaa

    Galaa means summer in the Dhurga language of the Yuin People, and in Wreck Bay, summer means fishing! In this episode kids will listen for the sounds of summer like cicadas singing and happy bongo rhythms, do the Rompy Stompy Crab dance, sing-along to Aunty Brenda’s song, and learn Dhurga words associated with the season.

    • 9 min
    Music for The Dreaming: Dhagarwara

    Music for The Dreaming: Dhagarwara

    Dhagarwara means Winter in the Dhurga Language of Aunty Brenda’s mob, and in Winter the Lyrebird sings all day long. In this episode, kids will hear a story about the Lyrebird that teaches us about sharing and looking after each other. We'll also visit Great Granny Brown's for bunaan, ceremony, and sing-along to Aunty Brenda’s song Dhagarwara.  

    • 8 min
    Music for The Dreaming: Gambambara

    Music for The Dreaming: Gambambara

    Aunty Brenda’s music calls the Spirit of Spring and kids are invited to join in and whisper the Dhurga word "Gambambara". When Gambambara arrives it’s the season of renewal and birth! Join Kamil for a walk as the bush comes alive, clap along with traditional Aboriginal instruments and learn about a special piano technique.

    • 8 min
    Music for The Dreaming: Dhawara

    Music for The Dreaming: Dhawara

    We find out how Grandmother Moon, Dhawara, plays an important part in the cycle of life on Mother Earth. While Grandmother Moon shines full and bright in the sky above Wreck Bay, kids are invited to imagine the sounds of the moonbeams sparkling on the water while the vibraphone plays a beautiful melody.

    • 8 min
    Music for The Dreaming: Gambambarawaraga

    Music for The Dreaming: Gambambarawaraga

    Through Aunty Brenda’s music ‘Footprints’ and teachings from Yuin Elder Noel Butler kids will learn the concept of ‘treading lightly’ on Mother Earth. We imagine footprints in the sand in Wreck Bay as we hear the bass clarinet and bongos create a rhythm that sounds like footsteps, and children can sing-along to Aunty Brenda’s song.

    • 6 min

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