Without a doubt, the most prolific composer of the Modern Era is John Williams.
This legendary film score composer has written music for over 100 films and won five Academy Awards.
You might not know that he also wrote music for television (Gilligan's Island), musicals (Fiddler on the Roof), and four Olympic games.
And... of course you know the ...
Teresa Carreño was one of the most important women composers of the Romantic Era. She was also an accomplished conductor and pianist. To celebrate Women's History month and women composers at ALL times of the year, use these resources to teach your children about this famous Venezuelan musician.
Music is an integral part of Lent.
The season of Lent (the time between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday) is a time when we prepare our hearts and minds for the death and resurrection of Jesus.
From Medieval chants, Bach's liturgical music, and Martin Luther's hymns - to more contemporary hymns, there is a rich selection of music for the Lente...
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, affectionately referred to as "Wolfie" in his childhood, is a composer children can relate to and enjoy learning about.
As we learn the story of Mozart, expose our children to his music, and give them extended amounts of time to appreciate that music, their love and desire for more music grow.
Not only does learning...
The world of Broadway musicals is a rabbit hole worth falling into with your children.
Not only are musicals entertaining, but they can also teach us so much about important issues during a particular time in history. Musicals showcase a performer's musical, theatre, and dance talents, not to mention the sheer
complexity of choreography, scener...
The beauty of the SQUILT Music Appreciation curriculum is that it can go so well with ANY homeschool curriculum.
Classical, Charlotte Mason, Interest Led, even Unschooling - no matter your style or curriculum, SQUILT is versatile and designed for multiple ages and learning styles.
Regardless of what core curriculum you choose for your chi...
I teach at a Christian school to very small classes, and both my older group (11-14) and younger group (5-10) loved the amount of options for the Christmas carol listening calendar! Carol of the Bells and O Come, O Come Emmanuel especially led to lots of great discussion about what makes music sound victorious, joyful, and rich. Thank you Mary!
