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The History of Holiday Musicals and Songs

Students will learn the history behind holiday-themed musicals and secular Christmas songs.
Louise DeLane Gast
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(22)
Class

What's included

4 live meetings
2 hrs 40 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

Students will learn about the history of holiday musicals and secular Christmas music.  Students will discover composers behind their holiday favorites, discuss story plots, characters, songs, and historical backdrops.  We will learn where the ideas for the musicals/songs came from (book, comic, historical figures, etc.)  Students will study a musical, secular character/song, and holiday music from films.  We will discuss the lyrics and themes behind the Christmas classics we know and love.  

Week one
White Christmas
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Transiberian Orchestra (Music from "Home Alone")

Week two
Elf The Musical
Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer
Music from "A Charlie Brown Christmas"

Week Three 
Meet Me in St. Louis
Frosty the Snowman
Music from "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"

Week Four
Scrooge The Musical
Jingle Bells
Music from "The Polar Express"

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Joined June, 2020
4.8
22reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I enjoy teaching fundamental through intermediate singing lessons, both private and group classes.  I incorporate elements of sight singing, ear training, vocal exercises, performance techniques, and other aspects of musicianship into my instruction.  The genres I focus on are classical singing, musical theatre, and jazz.  I am comfortable working with students of all ages.  My professional background includes a bachelor's degree in vocal performance, over 20 years of experience as a soloist and featured musical actress, and 10 years of experience teaching vocal technique and choral music.  I also enjoy teaching reading/literature and any subject that involves culture, travel, or history.  One of my great passions is world travel; I have traveled Europe extensively and speak Spanish on a conversational level.  

 For 7 years, I worked in public schools with students with special needs.  I earned my master's degree in special education in 2016.  It is important to me that all children are given an equal chance to learn and share their personality and interests.  I am comfortable working with students with different abilities.  

I believe that education should be fun, and that students should have more choices about what they want to learn and focus on in their school career.  Students make more progress in subjects that they are interested in!  I strive to customize lessons according to learner strengths and preferences, and I work to make each student feel successful and confident.  

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$48

for 4 classes

1x per week, 4 weeks
40 min
Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
3-6 learners per class

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