History of Hamilton: Where the Musical Went Wrong

Music Games for Young Beginners | Musical Notes, Rhythms, Terms, and Symbols

Quinn Norris

Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(345)

In this one time course, students will learn the facts and fiction of Alexander Hamilton which inspired "Hamilton", the popular musical

Class Experience

Have you ever listened to the musical Hamilton and had a desire to learn more? This is the class for you!
We will explore the life of Alexander Hamilton through the lens of the popular musical, expanding upon many of the areas that were only briefly mentioned. We expand upon topics such as how Hamilton got to America, his real age, his relationship with his friends and the Schuylers, and his political downfall.
In addition, we will explore the inaccuracies of the musical, and discuss why the...

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0It is not necessary, but it may be helpful for some students to have access to the musical lyrics during class. As this class is based around Hamilton: An American Musical, the class flows most smoothly if the student has listened to the songs before class. Both of these resources can be found online for free.

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Although Hamilton is a musical that can be enjoyed by all ages, it does deal with some more mature themes. There is explicit language and adult content throughout the musical, but it is not discussed during class.

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Meet the teacher

Quinn Norris

Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(345)

Hi! My name is Quinn Norris and I'm so excited to be teaching on Outschool.

I recently graduated cum laude with a double major in Political Science and Public Policy with a minor in History. During my time at school I was lucky to explore my...