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Music History Middle School Ages 11-14

Completed by 13 learners
Ages 11-14
Live Group Class
In this 8 week course students will learn the basics of Music History while we complete a lap book.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(65 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week, 8 weeks
3-9 learners per class
45 min

What's included

8 live meetings
6 in-class hours
Homework
Some prep work of materials will be expected before classes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. Some students might like to study further on some history topics.
Assessment
Informal assessment

Class Experience

Beginner - Intermediate Level
What will be taught?
In our 8 week Music History course we will learn about the 6 periods of music (Medieval to Modern). We will learn about instruments from each period, learn about composers, hear LIVE performances of music, discover special characteristics of each period, and more!  We will also learn simple note taking skills as we create a lap book of music history.

How will learners interact with teacher and classmates?
Interaction will occur through discussion, viewing pictures, listening to live performances, question and answer, and building our lap book.

Required experience?
There is no pre-requisite to take this course.

General plan for the course:
Week 1: Class introductions, go over materials and how we will use them, prepare our lap book/notebook and overview of 6 musical periods plus Impressionism.  We will start working on the Medieval Period. 

Week 2: Renaissance period.

Week 3: Baroque period.

Week 4: Classical period.

Week 5: Romantic Period.

Week 6: Impressionism 

Week 7: Modern Period

Week 8: Tie up loose ends/ possible Bonus activity

Learning Goals

Students will learn music related vocabulary and concepts.
Students will understand the 6 different periods of music in relation to the development or written music and instruments.
Students will cultivate an appreciation for music.
Students will engage in live performances of keyboard music.

Other Details

Pre-Requisites
No prerequisites required.
Supply List
Lapbook materials from teacher printed out and three hole punched.
Three ring binder OR three prong folder.
Pencil and eraser
Scissors
Glue
Clear tape 
Box or bag to store supplies in between classes
Optional: colored pencils or crayons
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined December, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from Truman State University
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Truman State University
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Truman State University
Mrs. Erickson is a pianist that has earned a Masters of Arts in Music degree.  She has 27 years piano teaching experience at her piano studio, Erickson Piano Studio.

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