Composer of the Week - Set 2
In this on-going course learners will be introduced to a different composer each week, learning about the life and music of the composer.
Angelia McArthur
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5.0
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What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per weekAssessment
Learners may self-assess by completing the optional Kahoot! challenge each week.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 4
Beginner Level
Each week learners will explore the life and music of a composer. Learners will be given a listening guide related to the composer and the composer's music. The listening guide will include a place to write biographical information (name, dates, country, time period), a list of musical selections, and an activity such as a drawing activity, a puzzle, or a listening map. Learners may choose how to participate, completing the activity sheets or merely listening and responding to the music. Each week learners will start with biographical information, presented through PowerPoint slides. Then learners will listen to musical selections including audio and video examples. Learners will give their own thoughts regarding the piece including descriptions and star ratings. After class, learners will be given a link to an optional Kahoot! challenge that includes 8-10 questions about the composer. Composers in this course include: July 24 - Stravinsky August 7 - Copland August 14 - Walker August 21 - Webber
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
Parental Guidance
Learners will be given a link to a Kahoot! quiz that they may complete after class. Each quiz is 8-10 questions and will cover the information from the class. There are no logins required to take the quiz and learners may use a a first name or a pretend name when playing.
Supply List
*Printable listening guides will be uploaded to the classroom each week *Writing/Coloring supplies *Scissors on Saint-Saens' week to cut out animal cards before class
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 32 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
4-8 learners per class
