Classical Music in Cartoons
by Fanny Po Sim Head, Interlude For years, film and television producers and writers have been using classical music to make their work more memorable. It should come as no surprise that some of our earliest memories of classical music might be from the cartoons we watched as children. From Beethoven to Wagner , cartoons have used this music not only as a charming background, but also as a point of focus, almost like another character. In this article I’ve collected a few of my favorite musical cartoon collaborations. Let us know your favorite appearance of classical music in cartoons! SpongeBob SquarePants Spongebob and Gary Classical music is so popular that it is frequently used in cartoons, including this award-winning cartoon, SpongeBob SquarePants (SpongeBob) ! Premiered in 1999, Spongebob is one of the longest-running animated series in the United States. It is currently in its thirteenth season. Created by former marine biologist and ani...