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"Wunderkind Little Amadeus – The Adventures of Young Mozart

" is an animated television series that presents exciting and humorous stories from the childhood and life of the world-famous musical prodigy, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. A bright and funny 8-year-old, who is ever curious, slightly mischievous and always adventurous, Little Amadeus is a small hero with an independent spirit full of unconventional ideas about the world around him. Actual biographical events from Mozart’s life are thoughtfully woven together with fictional storylines to create an unforgettable introduction to the life of Mozart and the magical genius of his enduring music.
 
Preview Episode Four: “Kidnappers” prior to viewing it with your class. This will provide you with an opportunity to introduce any vocabulary or concepts your students may not be familiar with and that will enhance their viewing experience. You can also find additional information by using the  website glossary.
 
Create dynamic symbol cards for each member of your class prior to beginning the lesson. Write the symbol on the front of an index card and the meaning of the symbol on the back of the card:

p                  PIANO soft
pp                PIANISSIMO very soft
ppp              PIANISSISSIMO very, very soft
mp               MEZZO PIANO medium soft
f                   FORTE loud
ff                  FORTISSIMO very loud
fff                 FORTISSISSIMO very very loud
mf                MEZZO FORTE medium loud