Unit 2
Let’s discover what musical treasures await you in Musication Series 1, Music Appreciation through Storytelling. We continue with Unit 2 Composers and Their Musical Stories, comprised of 7 famous composers and their unique story.
The lessons presented in the study of each composer’s life in Unit 2 (Composers and Their Musical Stories) are developed in the same way as one searching through a chest of intriguing and mysterious valuables. First you explore and uncover each item, and then, examine each one for its unsurpassed beauty.
Each composer’s life and musical story is presented in 3-5 lessons that introduce musical concepts and their application along with many of the well-known works of that composer.
Each lesson:
- An introductory video- where I will discuss the subject for that lesson
and what we will do
- A written lesson plan accompanied by an audio version- for the student
who enjoys listening to what he or she reads
Each lesson plan contains:
- Standards and objectives specific for that instruction
- A list of materials needed for the specific lesson
- Activities to complete in an organized procedure-these include maps, puzzles, study sheets, time-lines, pictures and websites to view, and art work to create
- Check for Understanding- questions posed at the end of the lesson to ensure a thorough understanding of the instruction
- Assessment: written or listening- this includes a written quiz or a quiz on listening to specific musical elements
- Answer Page- written answers to every question posed in the lesson, whether in the discussion, activities, Check for Understanding, or assessments (written or listening)
Enjoy!
Unit 2 | Music Appreciation through Storytelling
Table of Contents
Music Units:
Unit 2 Composers and Their Musical Stories
Mozart (recommended for 2nd – 3rd graders and older)
- Lesson 1: Wolfi!
- Lesson 2: Mozart in Trouble
- Lesson 3: More Mozart, Please
Liszt (recommended for 3rd graders and older)
- Lesson 1: Franz Liszt, the Rock Star
- Lesson 2: Liszt, the Piano Terminator
- Lesson 3: Liszt with Modern Composer 13 year – 0ld Alma Deutscher
- Lesson 4: Your Turn!
Tchaikovsky(recommended for 4th graders and older)
- Lesson 1: Peter Tchaikovsky
- Lesson 2: Tchaikovsky and the War of 1812
- Lesson 3: The 1812 Overture Art Project
- Lesson 4: Tchaikov sky’s Tears
Beethoven (recommended for 4th graders and older)
- Lesson 1: Ludwig van Beethoven
- Lesson 2: Bad News!
- Lesson 3: The Sounds of Beethoven
- Lesson 4: A Stormy Life
- Lesson 5: The End of Beethoven
Bach & Handel (recommended for 4th graders and older)
- Lesson 1: Bach & Handel
- Lesson 2: Bach in Jail
- Lesson 3: Hallelujah!