Composers of the Classical Period (Flex)
In this flexible course learners will be introduced to a different composer each week, learning about the life of the composer and listening to music selections.
Angelia McArthur
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(233)
What's included
Homework
1 hour per week. Each week learners may complete a listening guide. Some weeks may include additional activities the learner can choose to complete.Assessment
Learners will receive feedback through the online activities and take a Kahoot! challenge to review key facts.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Beginner Level
Travel back in time with music. In this flexible course learners will explore the lives and music of Classical period composers including Haydn, Salieri, Clementi, Mozart, Maria Theresa von Paradis, Beethoven and Schubert. There are no live meetings for this class. Each Monday the week's outline and posts will be added to the classroom. Posts will include a video lesson with biographical information, a listening guide, listening selections and a link to a Kahoot! Challenge. Learners will start with a video lesson that includes biographical information presented with visuals through PowerPoint slides. While listening to the video, learners will complete the biographical portion of the listening guide. Next learners will listen to musical selections including audio and/or video examples. Learners are encouraged to write adjectives describing the musical selections and rate each piece on the listening guide. Learners may also share thoughts about the music on the Outschool classroom. Next learners will complete any activities on the listening guide. Listening guides will vary each week and will include things such as puzzles, listening maps, acrostic poems and/or drawing activities. Some weeks may include additional activities and/or coloring pages that are optional for the learner to complete. Learners may post work on the Outschool classroom (for everyone) or the learner tab (for the teacher only). The final activity of the week will be a Kahoot! Challenge that will include 8-10 questions on the week's composer. The teacher will provide feedback during the week as students post their comments and work. Composers in the course include: Week 1 - Haydn Week 2 - Salieri Week 3 - Clementi Week 4 - Mozart Week 5 - von Paradis Week 6 - Kuhlau Week 7 - Beethoven Week 8 - Schubert
Learning Goals
The learner will describe and identify music of the Classical period.
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 provided each week.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined April, 2020
5.0
233reviews
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
$8
weekly8 weeks
Completed by 2 learners
No live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
