Composer of the Week - Set 1
In this ongoing course learners will be introduced to a different composer each week, listening to music and learning about the life of the composer.
Angelia McArthur
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What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
Each week, learners will be given a link to an optional Kahoot! challenge to be completed independently after class. Learners may also choose to complete listening guides after class.Assessment
Learners will be given opportunities to respond to questions throughout class to demonstrate understanding of musical concepts. Learners may also self-assess by completing the optional Kahoot! challenge each week.Class Experience
Travel though time as you explore the lives and music of famous composers. Each week learners will explore a different composer. Learners will be given listening guide related to the composer's life and music. Class will start with biographical information and learners will fill in their listening guides with the composer's names, dates, time period and country. Next learners will listen to several musical selections through audio and/or video examples, describing and rating each one. Finally learners will complete any activities on the listening guide. Activities will vary each week and will include things such as puzzles, listening maps and drawing activities. Learners may choose how they participate, completing the listening guide or merely listening and responding to the music. Information will be shared using visuals on PowerPoint. After each class learners will receive a link to a Kahoot! Challenge they can play to review the facts from class. Composers in this course include: March 6 - Prokofiev March 13 and 20 - NO CLASSES March 27 - Kabalevsky April 3 - John Williams
Learning Goals
The learner will describe and identify music of notable composers.
National Music Standard
*MU:Re9.1.8a Apply appropriate personally-developed criteria to evaluate musical works or performances.
Other Details
Supply List
*Printable listening guides will be uploaded to the classroom each week *Writing/coloring supplies
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Hello! My name is Mrs. McArthur and I teach MUSIC! I am a Texas certified all-level music teacher with 29 years of teaching experience, 26 years in public schools and 3 years online and homeschool experience. I have taught preschool through eighth grade General Music and Choir classes. I received a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education with an emphasis in vocal music from Oklahoma Baptist University.
I believe that every learner can make music! Learners need a variety of experiences to learn music skills, including visual, aural and kinesthetic. Given sequential steps, students can achieve well beyond the expectations. When creativity is modeled, learners discover that making mistakes improves music. Learners need opportunities to be creative with choices so they can create on their own terms and interests. By making connections to science, social studies, math and beyond, students learn that subjects don’t exist in isolation. Music is the universal language and learners deserve a chance to explore the world through a musical lens!Reviews
Live Group Class
$7
weekly1x per week
25 min
Completed by 51 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
4-8 learners per class
