Musikgarten’s Music for Dancing and Playing is a compilation of some of the work of award-winning arranger and record producer, Howard Baer. Due to the breadth of Baer’s body of work, including composing and conducting numerous scores for television and films, he has access to some of the finest studio musicians including instrumentalists and vocalists, in addition to wonderful children’s choirs, all of whom are included in this recording.This collection represents a wide collection of music that you can freely dance or play simple instruments with your child. The music varies greatly, sometimes strongly rhythmic, sometimes with surprises such as tempo or dynamic changes and others with an easily recognizable form. Featuring a wide array of performers, including male and female soloists, children’s choirs, and instrumental ensembles, these beautiful arrangements will sooth both children and adults alike. This recording draws from a vast repertoire of traditional melodies, such as “Old Jeremiah” and includes classical composers like Schumann and Mozart. For more information on how Musikgarten can be beneficial to you or your child, please visit our website, www.musikgarten.org in the Parents section, www.musikgarten.org/introduction-parents.cfm.