Click on the play button to hear students' comments on the composers.
Our classroom Composer Series introduces students to different composers and musicians every week. So far, students have discovered Ludwig van Beethoven (Symphony No. 5 and Symphony No. 9), Carl Orff ("O fortuna" from Carmina Burana), and Samuel Barber ("Adagio for Strings"). In addition to listening to exemplary works from each composer, students will also:
- research biographical information such as place of birth (geography) and influences (culture)
- explore related historical periods
- analyze music, identifying style, instrumentation, and emotional response
- compare/contrast with music from other composers
Additionally, students will conduct online research in the classroom to create Composer Bio-Posters. The poster layouts will be designed by the students and include composer portraits, biographical information, and notable works. Bio-posters will be displayed in the classroom and here on our blog as they are completed.
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