If you’re looking for the perfect soundtrack for your family’s summer roadtrip, be sure to pick up Young Avenue Kids’ “Whatever I Want to Be.” The kid-friendly songs — set to quickly recognized melodies by Gioachino Rossini, Joseph Hayden, Edvard Grieg, and Franz von Suppe — have new lyrics written and sung by Ilana Melmed. Kids will happily sing along to “Blast off with Suppe,” set to the fanfare of “Light Cavalry Overture,” when they hear Melmed joined by her six grandchildren.
“Whatever I Want to Be” serves as a lively introduction to classical music, with lyrics about a butterfly’s metamorphosis, the different instruments in the orchestra, how to brush your teeth, the circus, and more. The CD ends with 10 tracks featuring kids sharing fun facts about these important composers.
Kids and parents can visit www.youngavenuekids.com to learn more about the people who made the album, take a quiz, and print coloring pages.
“Whatever I Want to Be” CD by Young Avenue Kids, $12.98, www.amazon.com.
