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Composer of the Month: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
For the month of December, our students are learning about Tchaikovsky, a Romantic-era Russian composer who penned rich, emotive melodies. You’ve certainly heard some of his greatest works, including “The Nutcracker,” “Swan Lake,” and “The 1812 Overture.”
Composer of the Month: Aaron Copland
For the month of November, our students are learning about Aaron Copland, an American composer who captured the beauty of the American countryside in his music.
Composer of the Month: Ravi Shankar
For the month of October, our students are learning about Ravi Shankar, an Indian composer, Sitar master, and pioneer in the world of music
Composer of the Month: Ludwig van Beethoven
For the month of June, our students are learning about Ludwig van Beethoven, an enigmatic and influential composer who changed the course of music forever.
Composer of the Month: Fanny Mendelssohn
For the month of May, our students are learning about Fanny Mendelssohn, a brilliant composer who would not let societal expectations stop her from making beautiful music!
Composer of the Month: Antonio Vivaldi
For the month of April, our students are learning about the composer who set springtime to music: Antonio Vivaldi
Composer of the Month: John Philip Sousa
For the month of March, our students are learning about the life and music of John Philip Sousa, “the March King!”
Composer of the Month: Scott Joplin
This month, our students are learning about the life and music of Scott Joplin, the “King of Ragtime”
Mozart’s Most Famous Pieces
Mozart wrote over 600 pieces in his short lifetime of only 35 years. And you’ve certainly heard many of them, even if you don’t know their names.
“Carnival of the Animals” by Saint-Saens
Our students are composing this summer, and learning about influential composers, too! Listen to all the movements of “Carnival of the Animals” by Camille Saint-Saens here!