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Music History: The Lives & Works of Famous Composers (Middle Grades)

Completed by 56 learners
Ages 9-14
Live Group Course
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!
Average rating:
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Number of reviews:
(176 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week, 10 weeks
2-10 learners per class
40 min

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 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). Check my profile to find that version.

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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 introduced according the following schedule: 

Palestrina (Renaissance Period)
J. S. Bach (Baroque Period)
Mozart (Classical Period)
Beethoven (Classical Period)
Schumann (Romantic Period)
Brahms (Romantic Period)
Tchaikovsky (Romantic Period)
Rachmaninoff (Late Romantic Period)
Maurice Ravel (Impressionism)
John Williams (Modern Period)

Learning Goals

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.

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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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
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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