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- Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1993 11:35:48 EST
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- >I think that the fact that young children are introduced to literature
- >is a good start - even if it is by The Yellow Rose of Texas or the
- >Muppets. Another example is the use of classical music in cartoons -
- >specifically Bugs Bunny. What child doesn't recognize the William Tell
- >Overture now, even if he/she can't identify the title? Isn't it more
- >important to start young with hopes of capturing a child's interest than
- >worrying about keeping what is appropriate instructional format?
- >-allison
- >AJT@UNC.OIT.UNC.EDU
- >
- >I agree wholeheartedly. It also allows a new definition of 'cultured':
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- a cultured person is someone who can hear the William Tell Overture
- and NOT think of the Lone Ranger!
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- supplied by a classical musician friend of mine
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