Introduction to Music Appreciation
In this 14-week online music class, students will explore classical music by listening to music from the period, and discussions on the lives, individual styles, and representative works of composers.
Music & Language Learning Center by Kristine Dizon
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14 live meetings
10 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Homework will be assigned weekly to help learners apply the concepts through various exercises. Additionally, there will be recording assignments to further enhance their practice and understanding.Certificate of Completion
Families may request a certificate of completion once the course has been successfully finished. This certificate serves as a formal acknowledgment of the learner’s participation and achievement, providing a tangible record of the skills and knowledge gained throughout the course.Class Experience
Register today with the Music & Language Learning Center with a $10 discount: 𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝟏𝟎𝟏𝟎 Students will learn through lectures, readings, and listening assignments provided by the teacher. This is a live interactive online course and students may email the instructor if there are any questions. The class time is structured according to the syllabus outlined for each week along with the following topics. Upon completion, the following class would be 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐀𝐧 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 & 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐚 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐦 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐦𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬.
Learning Goals
Students will gain an understanding of key composers from the Classical period, learning about their lives, individual styles, and contributions to music history.Students will develop an appreciation for important works from the Classical period, recognizing the distinct characteristics of each musical era.
Syllabus
14 Lessons
over 14 WeeksLesson 1:
Father of the Symphony: Franz Joseph Haydn
Students will explore the concept of sound, focusing on key elements such as pitch, dynamics, tone color, and intervals. Students will delve into the significance of dynamics in music, understanding how variations in volume affect expression. Additionally, students will learn about Franz Joseph Haydn, often referred to as the "Father of the Symphony," examining his contributions to the development of the symphonic form and his influence on subsequent composers. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Understanding the Oratorio: George Friedrich Handel
Students will learn about the oratorio, a significant musical form that combines vocal and instrumental music, focusing on its historical context and characteristics. Students will explore the works of George Friedrich Handel, a prominent composer of oratorios, analyzing how his compositions contributed to the genre's development. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Transitioning from Classical to Romantic:Wolfgang Mozart to Ludwig van Beethoven
Students will explore the transition from the Classical to the Romantic era in music, focusing on the evolution of compositional styles and techniques. Students will examine the works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig van Beethoven, highlighting how Beethoven's innovations marked a departure from Classical traditions and paved the way for Romantic expression. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Romantic Period: Felix Mendelssohn and Franz Liszt
Students will explore the Romantic Period in music through the works of Franz Liszt and Felix Mendelssohn. Students will examine Liszt's innovative piano compositions and virtuosic style, as well as Mendelssohn's contributions to symphonic and choral music, focusing on his ability to blend classical forms with Romantic expressiveness. 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Handouts will be provided for each class period the day before the lesson.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from Longy School of Music of Bard College
1 teacher has a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree from Atlantic International University
🎵 𝗗𝗿. 𝗞𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘇𝗼𝗻, 𝐏𝐡𝐃 🗣️ is Founder of the Music & Language Learning Center. Currently serves at the Banting Postdoctoral Fellow (2024-2026) at Concordia University, Montréal, she is also recipient of the Fulbright and Portuguese Science & Technology awards. She is an internationally known linguist, teacher, and professional musician who has taught on four continents. Her passion for service stemmed from her work as an AmeriCorps Vista Fellow. In her spare time, she likes to play with her pet rabbit, Señor Blanco.
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- PhD in Cultural Studies, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Portugal as 𝑭𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂çã𝒐 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒂 𝒂 𝒄𝒊ê𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒂 𝒆𝒕 𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒏𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒊𝒂 𝑺𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒂𝒓, 2016-2022 (suma cum laude)
- Advanced Professional Certificate in Music Theory and Analysis with distinction, Berklee College of Music, 2021-2022
- Executive Graduate Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship, Cultural Agency, Community Development, Organization Development, Design Thinking and Education Leadership, Global Leaders Program, 2021-2022
- Diplôme de direction d’orchestre, Ecole Normale de Musique de Paris, 2019-2020
- Prix de Perfectionnement, Conservatoire de Versailles, 2018-2020
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clarinet Performance ‘aluna extraordinaria’, Escola Superior de Música e Artes Espectáculo as 𝑭𝒖𝒍𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝑺𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒂𝒓, 2014-2015
- MM in Clarinet Performance, Southern Illinois University - Carbondale, 2012-2014
- BA in European History and Music, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, 2008-2012Reviews
Live Group Course
$252
for 14 classes1x per week, 14 weeks
45 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
3-5 learners per class
