G.F. Handel and contemporary composers – lesson planning ideas
Thursday, March 18th, 2010These days Handel’s keyboard music is most often performed on a piano. At the time that this music was performed however pianos had not yet been invented, so keyboard music was generally played on a harpsichord. Have the students research differences between the instruments, looking at the time when each instrument was invented, and the [...]
Help your students learn about Baroque Music
Thursday, March 18th, 2010Students will love being exposed to a variety of composers, and there is none more important than J.S. Bach for learning about the Baroque Era. This is just an excerpt of the materials found in our Great composers series of printable music lesson plans. Design a Facebook profile for J.S. Bach. You’ll want to include [...]
Baroque Composers and lessons in the music classroom
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010Learning about baroque music has never been as much fun as it is with these music lesson plans. These days Handel’s keyboard music is most often performed on a piano. At the time that this music was performed however pianos had not yet been invented, so keyboard music was generally played on a harpsichord. Have [...]
Here’s how you can make learning about Baroque Music Fun!
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010Here are a few ideas for a music lesson all about the composer Johann Sebastian Bach. You will find many more ideas for music lesson plans in our composers series of printable worksheets. Design a Facebook profile for J.S. Bach. Include “Basic Information” (Network, Birthday, Relationship Status, Religious Views), More “personal information” like work and [...]
Resources for learning about Antonio Vivaldi
Tuesday, March 16th, 2010Here are a few resources you can use if learning about the Composer Antonio Vivaldi: Great pieces to listen to: YouTube – Guitar Concerto in D major YouTube – Gloria: Opening (Choral work) YouTube – Violin Concerto in A minor Op. 3 No. 6 YouTube – Sonata for Flute, Bassoon and continuo in A major [...]
Teaching any Music History?
Tuesday, March 16th, 2010If you’re teaching music history your lesson plan can include a few fun ideas like these: Today when you hear keyboard music by Handel played, it is usually played on a piano. However, pianos were not around in Handel’s day and the music was originally written for an instrument called a harpsichord. Have the students [...]
J.S. Bach on a social network like facebook?
Tuesday, March 16th, 2010Students will love being exposed to a variety of composers, and there is none more important than J.S. Bach for learning about the Baroque Era. You will find many more ideas for music lesson plans in our composers series of printable worksheets. Create a pretend profile for JS Bach on your favourite social networking site [...]
Baroque Composer J.S. Bach in the limelight
Tuesday, March 16th, 2010Students will love being exposed to a variety of composers, and there is none more important than J.S. Bach for learning about the Baroque Era. This is just an excerpt of the materials found in our Great composers series of printable
A Listening Activity about Antonio Vivaldi
Sunday, March 14th, 2010Here is a Listening Activity for Music Lessons about Antonio Vivaldi: The Four Seasons: Spring 1st Movement. Before listening to the 1st Movement of Spring, discuss what kind of things you associate with Spring. Brainstorm a list (e.g. flowers blooming, birds etc) and talk about what musical effects/sounds you could possibly use to represent them. [...]
Teaching Music Students Baroque Music
Sunday, March 14th, 2010These days Handel’s keyboard music is most often performed on a piano. At the time that this music was performed however pianos had not yet been invented, so keyboard music was generally played on a harpsichord. Do some research on the differences between the two, considering when each instrument was invented, how the sound is [...]
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