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Many of her works have returned to the concert stage, and hundreds have been recorded
Many of her works have returned to the concert stage, and hundreds have been recorded
A. Kori Hill Ok, here’s a quick intro to the tools we use to analyze classical music: First, we need to know the names of each scale degree. As you […]
As you probably know, in classical music we deal with scales that have seven notes
From Dr. Kay Edwards, Miami University 1. Make the experience active: Give students specific things to listen for or do beforehand. This can include students writing down answers to questions […]
Divide the class into smaller groups for each student to have a turn at participating
Meet our newest Classics for Kids intern Jack Bunch! Jack is a rising sophomore at the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music studying voice. He has lived in Cincinnati […]
We are so happy to have him with us!
History of Orff Instruments In addition to speaking and singing with the voice, instruments used in Orff-based teaching include pitched and non-pitched (or „unpitched“) percussion and recorder. Orff wanted children to […]
addition to a variety of small percussion instruments, a complete music room should have
In recent years there has been a lot of conversation about the contributions of women composers and the programming of their music by major orchestras, chamber ensembles, and solo artists. […]
She became the first American woman composer to have her works performed regularly
Most schools today provide large-group opportunities for students to participate in music ensembles such as band, choir, and orchestra–usually built upon an elementary music curriculum that included learning to sing, […]
website at www.mtna.org, then select “Find a Music Teacher.� Your community may have
When he did have money, he spent it recklessly.
A. Kori Hill When you hear “popular music,â€� what do you think of? Likely, a big name like Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, maybe Elvis Presley, or the Supremes. But in terms […]
called the work a “rollicking potpourri of student songs.� First up, we have
brilliant performer and composer, due to his skin color, it was difficult for Walker to have