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Music History: The Lives & Works of Famous Composers (Middle Grades)
Tim Stephens
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5.0
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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 addition to any homeschool plan!
Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
NOTE: This is the course offered for middle grades (ages 9-14). There is a high school level equivalent course (ages 14-18) offered here: https://outschool.com/classes/music-history-the-lives-works-of-famous-composers-high-school-DBvDa7zi?refuid=rhV2WBae ___________________________________ 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...
10 lessons//10 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Giovanni PalestrinaStudents 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 PalestrinaWeek 2Lesson 2Johann Sebastian BachStudents will learn about: *The life and works of German composer and organist, Bach (1685-1750) *Baroque period instruments and music *Bach's development of counterpointWeek 3Lesson 3Wolfgang Amadeus MozartStudents will learn about: *The life and works of Austrian composer, Mozart (1756-1791) *The music style of the Classical Period *Mozart's operas and concertosWeek 4Lesson 4Ludwig van BeethovenStudents 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 symphoniesWeek 5Lesson 5Robert SchumannStudents will learn about: *The life and works of German composer, Schumann (1810-1856) *His wife, Clara *The Romantic Period style, with an emphasis on Schumann's songs and piano piecesWeek 6Lesson 6Johannes BrahmsStudents will learn about: *The life and works of German composer and pianist, Brahms (1833-1897) *His role in blending the structure of the Classical style with the emotion of the Romantic PeriodWeek 7Lesson 7Pyotr Ilyich TchaikovskyStudents will learn about: *The life and works of Russian composer, Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) *The Romantic Period style, including his use of thematic melody *Special emphasis on his ballets and concertosWeek 8Lesson 8Sergei RachmaninoffStudents will learn about: *The life and works of Russian composer, conductor and pianist, Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) *Late Romantic Music, with an emphasis on the technique of variation and the composer's triumphant 2nd piano concerto *His life and death in AmericaWeek 9Lesson 9Maurice RavelStudents will learn about: *The life and works of French composer, Ravel (1875-1937) *Impressionistic music style and tone color *Special emphasis on Ravel's most famous piece, BoléroWeek 10Lesson 10John WilliamsStudents will learn about: *The life and works of American composer, Williams (1932 - ) *His memorable film scores, including "Star Wars" *The Neo-Romantic style
- Students will learn to identify and appreciate the works of various composers throughout history.
- Students will learn about the styles and characteristics of periods of musical history.
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.
0 hours per week outside of class
Mastery Evaluation
Frequency: 1-2 per weekFeedback: includedDetails: 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
Frequency: includedDetails: Parents may contact me for a Certificate of Completion as needed.
Joined December, 2020
5.0
163reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Baptist Bible College
Hello there! I'm Tim and I'm glad you're here! I'm excited about teaching young learners to love the various subjects that have always interested me. My classes will focus largely on art, music, and some basic science. Having worked in...
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$14
weekly or $140 for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
40 min
Completed by 51 learners
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Ages: 9-14
2-10 learners per class
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