"Great Catches for Baseball Fans if an April rainout forces your young all-stars indoors, keep them entertained with this first-rate baseball-themed lineup....
...Stories in Music: Casey at the Bat, this classic sports poem-penned by news-paperman Ernest Lawrence Thayer in 1988 - is brought to life by Stephen Simon's rousing original score (performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra), the cheering of the crowds, and enthusiastic narration. The disk also features several extras, including three Casey themed tunes."

FamilyFun Magazine

"Magic Maestro Music/Kids™ is happy to present its nationally-acclaimed, top award-winning Stories in Music™ series of new classics for narrator and symphony orchestra. The series brings children's literature to life with narration and the glorious sounds of the London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Stephen Simon. Each of these exciting works has been performed in our nation's capital at the Kennedy Center, to the enchantment of its family audiences. With great pride, Magic Maestro Music/Kids™ bring world-class orchestral music to children and families everywhere to enjoy for years to come."

Creative Child Magazine

"Suggested for parents and educators seeking an innovative CD that introduces music and literature in a fun and engaging fashion."

Booklist

"We absolutely loved this CD. I would also easily use it in a classroom."

Children's Music Web Awards Reviewer

"The second release in the Stories in Music™ series is a winner."

School Library Journal

"At last, two of my loves--baseball and classical music--united at last. This is a wonderful piece that the entire family will enjoy. Besides, they've got Casey wearing pinstripes."

George M. Steinbrenner III, New York Yankees

"Parents and friends can't go wrong with the series Stories in Music™ produced by Magic Maestro Music, including Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel and Casey at the Bat. These recordings are so beguiling that the listener, whether child or adult, will hardly notice that these are also educational materials of exceptionally high quality."

Robert K. Dodson,
The New England Conservatory of Music

"Home Run!"

Playthings

"Simon does a wonderful job of transporting his audience to the ballpark where Casey is playing on a summer day. This classic American poem is brought to life with upbeat music, realistic loudspeaker announcements, vendors hawking their wares, the sound of a ball being hit by a bat and spectator's comments and applause. Yadu's emotive narration is mirrored be the expresive music."

Chicago Parent

"With DVD players taking over the backseats of many family vehicles, here's a piece of mobile entertainment that truly engages young imaginations."

FamilyManOnline.com

"The half hour recording is a surefire way to interest children in classical music. Kids will enjoy noticing details, such as how a jazzy clarinet captures the swagger of the mighty Casey and how and upbeat march switches to minor key to suggest the fan's dismay."

Maja Beckstrom, Pioneer Press

"The Stories in Music™ CD offers a fresh and dramatic reading of the classic baseball tale, accompanied by the London Philarmonic Orchestra. But most noteworthy is the musical lesson it provides."

The Washington Post/Kids Post

"Adults and children ages six and up learn something new from Stories in Music: Casey at the Bat™."

Metro Parent

"This is not only a fun way to enhance your little one's love for baseball, it also teaches music appreciation in a whole new way."

South Florida Parenting

"[Casey at the Bat] provides solid, hummable introduction to musical thinking."

Susan Jackson, Time Out New York/Kids

"Here is a marvelous CD for road trips that can inspire children to seek out more classical music and poetry."

ParentsAndLiving.com

"Composed by Stephen Simon, this educational release is designed to teach as it captures children's attention. The result is a fun "lesson" in both musical and literary appreciation."

EdutainingKids.com

"[This is a] highly educational yet enjoyable series..."