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Music History: The Lives & Works of Famous Composers (High School)

Students will learn about the lives of famous classical composers from various periods, listen to samples of their most popular works, and learn to identify characteristics of their styles. A great choice for a homeschool elective!
Tim Stephens
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What's included

10 live meetings
6 hrs 40 mins in-class hours
Mastery Evaluation
Students will receive a weekly worksheet that can be filled out in class, providing reinforcement of facts about the composers and musical terminology.
Certificate of Completion
Parents may contact me for a Certificate of Completion as needed.

Class Experience

US Grade 9 - 12
NOTES: 
This is a new High School version. There is a Middle School version that can be found here:
https://outschool.com/classes/periods-of-painting-art-history-and-appreciation-ckphdXo2?usid=rhV2WBae&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link 
  
Feel free to check out the Middle School description for parent/learner reviews of this course and material!

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What will we study?

Students will explore the lives and music of various influential Western composers from the Renaissance to the Modern Period. I will engage with learners through lectures and discussions that are supported by visually rich and interesting PowerPoint visuals and audio clips of the composers' most popular works. 

Special attention will be given to listening for and accurately identifying the style of each composer. Notetaking sheets will be provided, encouraging students to interact with the material and to retain what they've learned. 

No previous musical experience is necessary for learners to be successful in this class.

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The composers will be studied according the following schedule: 

FALL 2024 SCHEDULE 

Week of Sept 9 - Palestrina (Renaissance Period)
Week of Sept 16  - J. S. Bach (Baroque Period)
Week of Sept 23 - Mozart (Classical Period)
Week of Sept 30 - Beethoven (Classical Period)
Week of Oct 7- Schumann (Romantic Period)
Week of Oct 14 - Brahms (Romantic Period)
Week of Oct 21 - Tchaikovsky (Romantic Period)
Week of Oct 28 - Rachmaninoff (Late Romantic Period)
Week of Nov 4 - Maurice Ravel (Impressionism)
Week of Nov 11 - John Williams (Modern Period)
Learning Goals
Students will study various famous composers and be able to identify and appreciate their works.
Students will learn about the major periods of musical history. They'll learn about the styles and characteristics of each era, and how they influenced music.
learning goal

Syllabus

10 Lessons
over 10 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Giovanni Palestrina
 Students will learn about: 
*The life and works of Italian composer, Palestrina (1525-1594)
*Renaissance music, including polyphonic songs
*Many types of choral music composed by Palestrina 
40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Johann Sebastian Bach
 Students will learn about: 
*The life and works of German composer and organist, Bach (1685-1750)
*Baroque period instruments and music
*Bach's development of counterpoint 
40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
 Students will learn about: 
*The life and works of Austrian composer, Mozart (1756-1791)
*The music style of the Classical Period
*Mozart's operas and concertos 
40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Ludwig van Beethoven
 Students will learn about: 
*The life and works of German composer and pianist, Beethoven (1770-1827)
*The Classical period music
*Special emphasis on Beethoven's sonatas and symphonies 
40 mins online live lesson

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Joined December, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Baptist Bible College
Fine Arts Studies at LSU, Commercial Art Certificate, Professional experience in a variety of commercial and graphic arts fields. Lifelong interest in classical music, astronomy, and animal classifications.

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weekly or $140 for 10 classes
1x per week, 10 weeks
40 min

Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
2-12 learners per class

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