A Literature Approach to the History of Classical Music

Rebecca Berg’s study guide, History of Classical Music, uses a literature approach. 

History of Classical Music Study GuideThis study guide is a musical journey from the Baroque Age of composition to the Modern era. Beginning with Corelli, the father of modern violin playing, and tracing the development of composition up to the time of Igor Stravinsky, students will learn of the lives of great composers, many of whom were devoted Christians. The formation of the orchestra, as well as a study of each type of musical instrument is included. Using the highly acclaimed Music Masters CD collection, students will learn how to identify music by the great composers, as well as name instruments by sound. A combination of music and biography makes A Literature Approach to the History of Classical Music enjoyable as well as educational.  Grades 4-8

In addition to A Literature Approach to the History of Classical Music Guide, you will need the following items:

The Farewell Symphony

Spiritual Lives of Great Composers

Musical Genius

Great Composers Volume 2 Coloring Book

Great Composers Volume Coloring Book

Composers Card Deck

History of Classical Music Timeline

We do not carry the following items that are called for in this guide:

Music Masters 18 CD collection

The Story of the Orchestra

A Literature Approach to the History of Classical Music

A Literature Approach to the History of Classical Music Guide

Rebecca Berg

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List $12.95

Musical Genius

By Barbara Allman

"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is perhaps the most important and most recognized composer of all time.  Playing the keyboard when he was just three years old and composing at age four, Mozart spent much of his youth touring European courts with his family.  although he died at the age of thirty-five, he created a huge volume of musical works.  among them are the famed operas The Magic Flute, The Marriage of Figaro, and Don Giovanni."

 

9781575056371

List $6.95

The Farewell Symphony

By Anna Harwell Celenza

"In 1772, with summer long gone and winter fast approaching, Joseph Haydn, court musician to Prince Nicholas of Esterhazy, creates a symphony that finally persuades his oblivious employer to close up his summer palace and allow the staff to return home."

 

9781570914072

List $7.95

Great Composers Volume 2 Coloring Book

Bellerophon

Great Composers 2 Coloring BookChopin to Tchaikovsky

More detailed information is available for the Great Composer Coloring Books.

9780883880463

List $4.95

Great Composers Vol. 3 Coloring Book

By Bellerophon

Mahler to Stravinsky

0883881349

Temporarily Out of Print

Composers Card Deck

This is a game similar to the famous authors game, but with composers. Each deck includes color portraits of 13 composers and highlights their achievements.

 

9781572814486

List $6.00

Spiritual Lives of Great Composers

Patrick Kavanaugh

"Patrick Kavanaugh uncovers the spirituality of twenty of music's timeless giants, revealing legacies of the soul as diverse as the masterpieces they created.  Warmly written, beautifully illustrated, and complete with listening recommendations for each composer, Spiritual Lives of the Great Composers is a fascinating look at the inner flame that lit the works of these masters."

 

9780310208068

List $10.99

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