Looking to inspire your youngest learners through music?
Musical Explorers from Carnegie Hall help students in grades K-2 discover the sounds and stories of artists from across the globe.
Created by Carnegie Hall's Weill Music Institute, Musical Explorers provides engaging lessons in listening, singing and movement that run throughout the year and allows students to build foundational music skills while connecting to diverse traditions from around the world.
The best part?
Musical Explorers is a free digital curriculum for educators everywhere, and they also offer live experiences for New York City teachers.
Each program includes six lessons and culminates in an interactive concert experience where students can celebrate what they've learned singing and dancing, along with their favorite new artists.
You can sort through the material by musical tradition region, program or artist to find your next musical journey for your students.
Explore more at carnegiehall.org backslash musical explorers digital.
Hey, little man.
Good morning, Quinson.
What's so funny?
Did you hear the doorbell?
Yes, that's why I opened the door.
What's so funny about that?
Well, I was just laughing because what sound does the doorbell make?
Ding dong.
That's it.
See, the doorbell goes ding-dong.
Get it, Alfie?
D-or-bell.
D-ing.
D-ong.
Wait, is it D-D?
Yep.
All of those words start with the letter D. D makes the sound Duh.
And D is the next letter on our alphabet adventures.
Sure is.
So, are you ready to depart to find out all about the letter D?
Of course I am.
That's good.
So, should we tell your mom what we're up to?
Actually, Mom's out this morning, but Dad's here.
Well, that's perfect, because Dad starts with D, too.
Dad, Quentin's here.
We're going to go on an alphabet adventure, okay?
Sure.
Have fun, you two.
Thanks, Mr. Betts.
I'll have Alfie back for dinner.
This is going to be a great day.
It definitely will, because day also starts with the letter D.
D is the first letter of a lot of words.
Yes, it is.
And Alfie, I think you're going to really like where we're going on this D adventure.
Where?
Where's the sidewalk going to take us?
Come on, tell me, Quentin.
No way I'm going to ruin this surprise.
But let's walk on down the sidewalk and you'll discover it for yourself.
I be busy An aquarium?
Yes!
I love sea creatures.
I thought you would dig this one.
But Quentin, aquarium doesn't start with the letter D.
Are we doing A again?
Welcome to the Downtown Aquarium.
The Dazzling Dolphin Show starring Doris the Dolphin starts in 10 minutes.
A dolphin show?
I love dolphins.
They're so smart and beautiful.
And they do amazing tricks.
And there's something else that's great about dolphins.
Hey.
Dolphin starts with the letter D. It sure does, little man.
Hear it?
D-olphin.
D-olphin.
You got it.
Now, come on.
We don't want to be late for the show.
Wow, it's crowded.
I guess a lot of people love dolphins.
There's something I want to show you before the show starts.
It's through this door.
Follow me.
Whoa!
What is this place?
There are a lot of dolphins in that tank.
This tank is where the dolphins hang out before the show starts.
My friend D'Angelo works here at the aquarium and said we could come see the dolphins up close before the show.
Cool.
Hi, dolphins.
I think they like you, Alfie.
Oh, my goodness.
Sorry I'm so late.
It's Dr. Vivi, the veterinarian.
Hi, Vivi.
Remember us?
I'm Quentin, and this is my friend Alfie.
Oh, hello there, gentlemen.
Listen, I would love to catch up, but I'm very busy.
I have a patient to see.
Is one of the animals sick?
No, no, no.
Not at all.
I'm just checking to make sure the star of today's show is healthy and ready to perform.
You know i always bring some nice things for my animal patients to make sure they're happy when i'm giving them a checkup, like this adorable toy uh, is that a dog toy?
Of course, isn't it the cutest.
I think she's gonna love it.
I also brought a delicious bone in case she needs a snack.
Hey, but Dr Vivi, dolphins don't.
Okay, now where is my patient?
She will definitely need a walk before the show.
Let me just grab your leash.
I'll be right there, Daisy.
But Dr. Vivi, I think you might be a little confused.
This is a dolphin show.
Yeah, and I'm pretty sure the star of the show is named Doris, not Daisy.
Oh my!
I'm at the dolphin show?
I'm supposed to be at the dog show!
Darn.
What do you mean?
I'm supposed to be checking on Daisy the Dalmatian at the doggone adorable dog show.
Not Doris the dolphin at the Downtown Aquarium's dazzling dolphin show?
No, but I've known Doris since she was a calf.
I may as well say hello since I'm here.
Doris, you look dynamite.
Are you all ready for the show?
Well, I'd better go see about Daisy the Dalmatian.
But have a great show, Doris!
And enjoy it, Quentin and Alfie!
Thank you!
I think Doris is trying to tell us the show is about to start.
Bye, Doris.
Have a good show.
Catch you on the flipper side.
Get it?
Flipper side?
Come on, Quentin.
I don't want to miss it.
Yeah, okay.
Welcome to the Downtown Aquarium's dazzling dolphin show starring the incredible Doris the Dolphin and her dolphin friends.
Look, Alfie, there are two seats right here in the front.
And to start our show off with a very special dolphin dance.
Please give a warm welcome to Mixie, the one-woman band.
Hi, Miss Mixie.
Hi, Alfie.
Hi, Quentin.
Come on up here and help me out.
Hi, everybody.
These are my friends Quentin and Alfie, and they're going to help us kick off the show with a big dolphin dance.
Hi, everybody.
All right, everyone.
Let's do it.
When you hear me say dance, sing your part.
Dance.
Da-da-da-da.
Dance.
Da-da-da-da.
Dance.
Da-da-da-da.
Dance.
Da-da-da-da.
Great.
Okay.
And one, two, three.
It's time to dance.
Da-da-da-da.
Let your body jump.
Dance like a dinosaur.
Open wide and chomp.
Dance like a diver.
Hands above your head.
Dance like a donkey shake your tail.
Dance like a mailman delivering the mail Bob your head like a duck up and down.
Pretend you're digging dirt from the ground Dance.
What an amazing dance.
Let's hear it for Mixie for getting this show off to a great start.
Wow, I've never danced like a dolphin before.
Me neither.
Nice ditty, Mixie.
Aw, thanks, guys.
Enjoy the rest of the show.
You're not staying?
No, I love Doris' show, but I have a drum solo I really want to practice.
Well, thanks for the song, Miss Mixie.
I thought it was delightful.
I'm so glad you did, Alfie.
And I'll be seeing you someday soon.
Bye.
Please take your seats, everyone.
The next part of the dolphin show is about to begin.
And now, marvel as Doris the Dolphin shows us all her amazing tricks!
Watch that dolphin dive!
Watch Doris dip and dunk.
Oh, Doris is in the light, isn't she, folks?
And that's our dazzling dolphin show.
Let's give doris and her dolphin friends a big round of applause.
Wow, those dolphins sure could jump and dive.
It was pretty amazing, all right?
Well, we probably should.
What's that?
Look, Quentin!
It's Mr. Kent from the cupcake shop!
Kent?
Is that you?
I... Oh!
Hello, Alfie and Quentin!
Sorry, it's lovely to see you!
I'm just a little sad.
Didn't you like the show, Mr. Cat?
Oh, the show was dazzling.
It's just I dropped my donut.
See, down there?
Oh yeah, it got all wet.
I love donuts, i do.
I eat a donut every day.
Do you like donuts?
Sure donuts are delicious.
Then you know how sad this is.
It's really got me down.
What happened?
I was so delighted by doris's diving, i dropped my donut.
It's all damp and dirty now.
That delicious donut is now a disgusting dessert disaster.
Do you hear that?
It sounds like a dolphin.
It's Doris.
Oh, I do love that dolphin.
Even if I did drop my donut during her diving.
Look, Doris is balancing something on her nose.
And she's coming this way.
What does she have?
It looks like... A box.
I'll grab it.
Right over here, Dorris.
It's a box of donuts.
Look what Dorris brought you, Mr. Kent.
Delicious donuts.
That is one special dolphin.
Thanks, Dorris.
What?
Donuts?
Delicious, dry donuts?
And there are three in here.
Would you like to share the donuts with me, Alfie and Quentin?
We'd be delighted to have donuts, Kent.
Thank you.
No, thank you too.
And thank you Doris, the best dolphin I know now.
That's a delicious ending to the show.
Wow quinson, dancing donuts and dolphins.
That was a delightful day with the letter d?
It definitely was, but we'd better get going.
I told your dad we'd be home by dinner.
Goodbye, Aquarium.
Goodbye, Doris.
So, Alfie, did you like your day with the letter D?
Duh.
Duh.
Yeah, it was pretty awesome, all right.
So, Quentin, what's our next letter?
A, B, C, D, E. E's next, right?
That's right.
E comes after D.
So where are we going tomorrow?
Huh?
Huh?
You know, I tell you, but we're back at your door.
Come on, Quentin.
Just a hint.
Where are we going to go?
An egg hunt?
An elephant exhibit?
Hmm.
You know, all I'm going to say is...
Save up your energy, because you're going to need it.
Come on, Quentin.
Hey, dudes.
Dad, we saw dolphins.
They were diving and dancing and da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da.
Wow, that sounds like quite a day.
Thanks, Quentin.
No problem, Mr. Betts.
Hey, see you tomorrow, Alfie.
You still won't tell me where we're going tomorrow?
Oh, no, not a chance.
But, hey, I can promise you, Alfie, it will be excellent.
Good night.
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