Students will think about why people protest and how they use music when protesting.
Many composers have captured the sound and feeling of rain in music. In this lesson, explore four different pieces about rain.
Composers have tried to capture the sound of snow in their music. Listen, respond, and move to four pieces of music about snow.
Have you ever gone outside to look at the stars at night? Stargazing has inspired poets, musicians, and artists. Listen to and reflect upon music inspired by stargazing. For all ages.
Whether it’s the middle of winter and you’re looking for a taste of summer or it’s the end of June and students are itching for freedom, our curated summer playlist allows students to pretend to go on a picnic, hike, or gaze at the stars.
Follow the sun from sunrise to sunset in this listening lesson. Students will compare and contrast four pieces inspired by the sun. Great for all ages.
Great for Independence Day or Memorial Day. Listen to four pieces written by composers from the United States.
Literature and music are full of memorable villains! Listen to music inspired by villains and make up your own villain character. For Grades 2-5.
This resource is a free, downloadable audio file of short music clips to use for instruction.
This resource is a free, downloadable audio file of short music clips to use for instruction.
This resource is a free, downloadable audio file of short music clips to use for instruction.
This resource is a free, downloadable audio file of short music clips to use for instruction.
This resource is a free, downloadable audio file of short music clips to use for instruction.
This resource is a free, downloadable audio file of short music clips to use for instruction.
What happens when three Billy Goats Gruff run out of food to munch on their mountainside? Will they dare go up against the evil troll, who's blocking the way to a field filled with delicious green grass and sweet clover? See what musical surprises await in the YourClassical Storytime episode The Three Billy Goats Gruff, featuring music from Bedrich Smetana and art by Nancy Carlson!
This resource is a free, downloadable audio file of short music clips to use for instruction.
This resource is a free, downloadable audio file of short music clips to use for instruction.
Welcome to the latest installment of YourClassical Storytime, classic stories with a classical music twist. Today we share our version of The Three Little Pigs, in which our favorite piglets venture out on their own and learn a lesson about planning and doing things well. Oh, and there's a big, bad wolf! Along the way, we'll hear some wonderful melodies by French composer Georges Bizet.
Once upon a time, there was a girl who was no bigger than a thumb – which made her just the right size to be kidnapped by a frog! Find out what happens to her in the wild adventures of Thumbelina, the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime, featuring narration by Julie Amacher, music by Maurice Ravel and illustrations by Nancy Carlson.
This resource is a free, downloadable audio file of short music clips to use for instruction.