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The Renaissance Music of Palestrina (Classical Composers Through Time)

In this one-time session, students will explore the life and Renaissance musical works of Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina.
Chris Landi
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1 live meeting
1 in-class hours

Class Experience

In this class, you will learn about one of the Renaissance's greatest musical composers - Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina. 
We will discuss Palestrina's life and musical career, as well as how his compositions exemplify musical characteristics of the Renaissance time period of music history. 

Class will feature a mixture of teacher lecture, listening examples, class discussion, question and answer sessions, and study guide handouts. Class time will generally be broken down into the following segments with listening examples interspersed:
15 minutes - Palestrina's Life and Career
15 minutes - Musical/Stylistic Characteristics of the Renaissance
15 minutes - Specific Works by Palestrina that Exemplifies the Musical/Stylistic Characteristics of the Renaissance
15 minutes - Bonus Composer or Topic!

No prior knowledge or experience is needed!

Learning Goals

Students will learn about the life and career of Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, one of the Renaissance's greatest composers. 
Additionally, students will learn about the musical and stylistic characteristics of the Renaissance and specific works by Palestrina that exemplify these characteristics.
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    Joined April, 2020
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    Hi! My name is Chris Landi. I currently teach general music to students in preschool through 4th grade. I also have experience teaching instrumental music to students in 4th grade through 12th grade, particularly concert band, jazz band, and marching band. I currently teach private percussion and piano lessons. I love to listen to, compose, and perform music on a regular basis. I have a passion for sharing my love of music with people of all ages! 
    
    On Outschool, I am looking to teach music classes related to learning an instrument, learning how to read music, learning the basics of music theory, and exploring the evolution of classical music since antiquity!
    
    I strongly believe that the teaching-learning process should be a collaborative one between teacher and student. As a teacher, I see myself as a guide to help a student navigate their own learning journey. Using a variety of teaching philosophies and instructional strategies/materials is just one way I serve as a facilitator for students' learning. I very much seek to incorporate students' interests and questions into the teaching-learning process. I can't wait to get started teaching you!
    
    Other hobbies include reading, swimming, running, photography, and rooting for Philadelphia sports teams (Eagles, Phillies, Sixers, and Flyers)!!

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    60 min

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    Ages: 9-13
    1-12 learners per class

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