Clap for Classics!
By Elizabeth Nixon
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Episodes: 79
Description
Clap for Classics! is a joyful music education podcast for kids ages 2–8. Join Ms. Elizabeth and Forte the Lion as they explore the magic of classical music through singing, movement, storytelling, and playful learning.
Each episode features fun, age-appropriate activities that introduce musical concepts, composers, and instruments in a way that’s engaging for toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary kids. Parents will love the rich educational content woven into every musical moment—and the opportunity to make meaningful, musical memories together.
Whether you’re a music-loving family, a homeschooler, or just looking for a screen-free way to keep little ones entertained and learning, Clap for Classics! makes classical music fun, accessible, and memorable.
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78. The Tiny Adventure of Tom Thumb- A Musical Fairy Tale with Ravel
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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77. Rhymes & Games – Spinning Tops & Pease Porridge!
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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76. The Nutcracker, Sneak Peek
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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75. Peter and the Wolf, Sneak Peek
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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74. Fall Musical Adventure, Sneak Peek
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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73. Waltz, Rag, and Relax: Fiddle Music & a Golden Slumber Lullaby
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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72. Adagio vs. Presto: A Musical Tempo Adventure
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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71. Splash into Summer: Poetry and Vivaldi’s Summer for Kids
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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70. Presto Storms and Musical Waves: Ocean Fun for Little Listeners
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May 29, 2025 |
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69. Sing, Snap & Swim: A Filipino Crab Song + Classical Music Adventure!
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May 09, 2025 |
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68. Clap, Sing, and Play: Music Activities for Babies That Boost Development
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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67. Musical Fossils: Dance, Play & Learn with Saint-Saëns!
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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66. Ella's Hello, Joplin's Jazz, and Gospel Joy: A Musical Tribute to Black History Month
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Feb 22, 2024 |
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65. Love Songs for Little Ones
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Feb 08, 2024 |
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64. Hungry and Hibernating Bears
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Jan 25, 2024 |
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63. Flashlights, bird feeders, skittles and cornflakes! A sneak peek into the Winter Four Seasons Curriculum
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Jan 11, 2024 |
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62. The Nutcracker Part 2
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Dec 07, 2023 |
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61. Introducing the Nutcracker!
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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60. "I Like Pie." The Thanksgiving soundtrack with Kathryn Lieppman
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Nov 16, 2023 |
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59. "Who Are The People You Go To?" with Special Guest Miss Julieann
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Nov 09, 2023 |
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58. Cats and Hats!: Peter and the Wolf and the Scarlatti Cat Fugue with Classical Sprouts
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Oct 05, 2023 |
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57. "I Am Enough" with Special Guest Miss Katie Sings
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Sep 21, 2023 |
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56. Vivaldi's Autumn Party
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Sep 07, 2023 |
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55. Apples, art, poetry and STEM: Exploring the Four Seasons Music and More Curriculum.
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Aug 31, 2023 |
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54. "Move Like the Animals Do" with Special Guest Georgie from Tambourine Social
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Aug 17, 2023 |
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53. Presto, Saint-Saëns' Wild Donkey, teaches us about tempo, rhythm and beat
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Aug 03, 2023 |
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52. "Waiting for the Elevator" with Special Guest Laurie Berkner
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Jul 20, 2023 |
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51. Gerswhin's Rhapsody on a Burger and Fries
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Jul 06, 2023 |
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50. Forte Celebrates the 4th of July!
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Jun 29, 2023 |
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49. A Watermelon Song with Special Guest Stephanie Leavell
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Jun 15, 2023 |
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48. Peter and the Wolf, the String Family and a Meadow Song
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Jun 01, 2023 |
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47. Paddling, painting, and poetry!
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May 19, 2023 |
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46. Clip-clopping horses, balls and Bizet
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May 04, 2023 |
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45. What do we do with our sticks Vivaldi?
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Apr 20, 2023 |
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44. All about bunnies: songs for an egg-celent spring
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Apr 06, 2023 |
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43. A train ride through Brazil with Villa Lobos and a folk song
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Mar 16, 2023 |
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42. Slumber Serenade: 3 Soothing Lullabies for Babies and Toddlers
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Mar 02, 2023 |
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41. A musical sandwich with Samuel Coleridge-Taylor
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Feb 16, 2023 |
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40. A Cheesy Little Waltz
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Feb 02, 2023 |
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39. Ice Skating with Vivaldi and a Penguin
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Jan 19, 2023 |
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38. Shivering in our mittens with Vivaldi
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Jan 05, 2023 |
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37. Holiday episode: Dreidels and Jingle Bells
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Dec 14, 2022 |
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36. Nutcracker Part 2
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Dec 08, 2022 |
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35. The Nutcracker Part 1
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Dec 01, 2022 |
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34. I Like Pie!
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Nov 23, 2022 |
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33. Teapots and Tchaikovsky
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Nov 03, 2022 |
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32. Let's have some pumpkin fun!
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Oct 27, 2022 |
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31. In the Hall of the Mountain King
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Oct 20, 2022 |
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30. Twinkle Twinkle Little Ghost (Learning the difference between major and minor)
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Oct 13, 2022 |
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29. "Oats, Peas, Beans, and Barley"
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Oct 06, 2022 |
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28. Vivaldi's "Autumn" Party
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Sep 29, 2022 |
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27. Beethoven's 5th: a Dragon Story
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Sep 22, 2022 |
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26. This Little Light of Mine
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Sep 08, 2022 |
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25. Hi Ho the Rattlin' Bog
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Sep 01, 2022 |
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24. Row Row Row Your Boat
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Jul 21, 2022 |
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23. A Musical Boat Ride With Handel
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Jul 14, 2022 |
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22. Gershwin's Rhapsody on Burger and Fries
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Jul 01, 2022 |
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21. Tortuga Concha: call and response song
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Jun 19, 2022 |
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20. Familiar Favorites With a Twist
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May 26, 2022 |
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19. Peter and the Wolf: Meet the Characters
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May 19, 2022 |
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18. A Happy King, a Busy Hen and a Sleeping Princess
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May 12, 2022 |
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17. Bo Peep, Black Sheep and Bach: 3 Nursery rhymes and a calm classical piece
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May 05, 2022 |
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16. Springtime, seeds, and butterflies.
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Apr 29, 2022 |
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15. Let's explore the beautiful earth with our 5 senses.
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Apr 21, 2022 |
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14. Eggs, eggs, and more eggs.
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Apr 14, 2022 |
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13. All about birds: a nursery rhyme, folk song and Vivaldi!
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Apr 07, 2022 |
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12. Let's Move and Rhyme
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Mar 31, 2022 |
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11. A Musical Trip to Outer Space
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Mar 24, 2022 |
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10. This is the Way We Tap Our Sticks
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Mar 17, 2022 |
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9. Bouncy Chickens and a Graceful Swan: Staccato/Legato
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Mar 10, 2022 |
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8. Pots and Pans Percussion
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Mar 03, 2022 |
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7. Get To Know The String Family
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Feb 24, 2022 |
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6. Black History Month: a musical celebration
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Feb 17, 2022 |
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5. Love Songs for Little Ones
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Feb 10, 2022 |
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4. Nursery Rhymes with Presto and Adagio
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Feb 01, 2022 |
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3. What Kind of Bird are You?: A Peter and the Wolf Sneak Peek
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Jan 31, 2022 |
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2. The Cuckoo and a Quiet Cat
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Jan 31, 2022 |
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1. Let's Make Forte Sounds Together!
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Jan 31, 2022 |
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0. Introducing.... a brand new music podcast for young kids!
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Jan 26, 2022 |