Sounds and Music

Christmas Carols

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Here is the first entry for our Sounds and Music section. In the Hall of the Mountain King by composer Peer Gynt is a powerful and inspiring piece of music. But behind every song there is a story and such is the case with this song. However, we want you to come up with your own story,. Now I've heard it all, from elephants stomping around, to mice dancing on a piano, to a thief getting chased by the police, so be creative! Listen to the song, stop it at minute 1 and write down your thoughts on what can be happening, how does your story begin?...Now listen up to minute 1:35...the song starts to change doesn't it? continue writing ideas for your story based on what you heard...Now lets get ready for the grand finale!...Listen up to minute 2:10, what can be happening now??? and now for the end, listen all the way to the end and think...how does your story end.