Music History - A Journey Through the Classics
In this music history class, students will delve into the fascinating lives and musical contributions of significant Classical composers spanning from the Medieval to the Modern Period.
Michael Bernal
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(21)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
In this music history class, students will delve into the fascinating lives and musical contributions of significant Classical composers spanning from the Medieval to the Modern Period. Through a combination of learning games, worksheets, and interactive discussions, learners will be guided on a captivating journey, enhanced by visual and audio examples of period art, architecture, and music. Students will develop an ear for discernment and begin to recognize the unique styles of each time period and composer, and will be provided with note-taking worksheets to reinforce retention. Prior musical experience is not required. 2023 Schedule: July 11 Hildegard von bingen - Medieval July 18 Palestrina - Renaissance July 25 Pachelbel - Baroque August 1 Haydn - Classical August 8 Chopin - Romantic August 15 Debussy - Late Romantic August 22 Prokofiev - Modern August 29 Leonin - Medieval September 5 Monteverdi - Renaissance/Baroque September 12 J. S. Bach - Baroque September 19 Mozart - Classical September 26 Beethoven - Classical October 3 Schubert - Classical October 10 Schumann - Romantic October 17 Tchaikovsky - Romantic October 24 Liszt - Romantic October 31 - no class November 7 Richard Strauss - Late Romantic November 14 Mahler - Late Romantic November 21 - no class November 28 Gershwin - Modern December 5 Mendelssohn - Romantic December 12 Dvorak - Romantic December 19 Handel - Baroque December 26 - no class Please let me know if you have any suggestions for composers not included in this list.
Learning Goals
Students will have the opportunity to learn about history through the lens of some of the most influential composers in history. Students will also develop an appreciation and an ear of discernment for the distinct characteristics of each musical era.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
All videos or period artwork presented in class will be age appropriate.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined May, 2023
4.9
21reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from California State University Stanislaus
BM in Music Composition and Vocal Performance, extensive studies of music history. Reviews
Live Group Class
$11
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
2-18 learners per class
