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Maestros of Music - Music History
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Step into the fascinating world of music history with our four-week flex course! Join me as we journey through different eras, from the Renaissance to modern times, discovering the vibrant tapestry of musical styles and stories along the way. In this course, we'll explore how music has evolved over centuries, from the majestic compositions of the Baroque period to the revolutionary sounds of the 20th century. Music history can seem daunting, especially for children, but fear not! This class...
4 units//12 lessons//4 Weeks
Unit 1BaroqueBaroque3 lessons1 WeekWeek 1Lesson 1BaroqueIn this lesson, learners will learn all about the baroque music era.Lesson 2BachIn this lesson, learners will learn about the history of J.S. Bach.Lesson 3VivaldiIn this lesson, learners will learn about the history of Antonio Vivaldi.Unit 2ClassicalClassical3 lessons1 WeekWeek 2Lesson 4ClassicalIn this lesson, learners will learn all about the classical music era.Lesson 5MozartIn this lesson, learners will learn about the history of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.Lesson 6BeethovenIn this lesson, learners will learn about the history of Ludwig van Beethoven.Unit 3RomanticRomantic3 lessons1 WeekWeek 3Lesson 7RomanticIn this lesson, learners will learn all about the romantic music era.Lesson 8SchubertIn this lesson, learners will learn about the history of Franz Schubert.Lesson 9TchaikovskyIn this lesson, learners will learn about the history of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.Unit 420th Century20th Century3 lessons1 WeekWeek 4Lesson 1020th CenturyIn this lesson, learners will learn all about the 20th century music era.Lesson 11JoplinIn this lesson, learners will learn about the history of Scott Joplin.Lesson 12ScottIn this lesson, learners will learn about the history of James Scott.
- In this four-week music history class, learners will be introduced to the music history of the four major eras of music history: Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th Century!
I hold an undergraduate advanced professional music certificate and a doctorate in education. Additionally, I have played the piano for 18 years and competed in national music competitions for over a decade.
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: Learners will post pictures of their activities that I will post throughout the class and participate in conversations in the classroom each week.Assessment
Frequency: includedDetails: No formal assessment for this class.
Learners will need paper and colored pencils and may potentially have to print out materials to practice outside of the class.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Throughout this class, learners will be listening to the attached music composed by each of the composers. Some of the arrangements are under Creative Commons Attribution License and Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License, which are listed below. Title: Toccata and Fugue in D Minor Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach Arrangement: Kevin MacLeod License: Creative Commons Attribution License Title: Spring Mvt 1 Allegro Composer: Antonio Vivaldi arr. John Harrison Performers: Wichita State University Chamber Players License: Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License Title: Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy Composer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Arrangement: Kevin MacLeod License: Creative Commons Attribution License
Teacher expertise and credentials
3 Degrees
Doctoral Degree in Education from Capella University
Master's Degree in Psychology from Capella University
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Liberty University
Hello and welcome to my Outschool profile! I'm Dr. Kaitlyn, and I'm thrilled to have you here as we embark on a learning adventure together. Classes & Education: I create engaging learning experiences for students of all abilities, from music...
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Self-Paced Class
$13
weekly or $50 for all content12 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 3 learners
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Ages: 8-12
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