A History of Classical Music: A Literature Approach for Intermediate Grades

"I am not musically inclined at all, however, this study provided an easy way for even me to engage in a classical music study with my children. The CDs, the living books and the extremely easy guide work together to provide a rich study in a doable format that didn't overwhelm our school day and was an excellent addition to our Friday arts focus. The Jumbo pack is worth the investment and we have spread the course over 2 years to match our history studies."

Mrs. Mileshouse

Take a musical journey from the Baroque Period of composition to the Modern Period with our History of Classical Music: A Literature Approach for Intermediate Grades. Beginning with Corelli, the father of modern violin playing, and tracing the development of music composition up to the time of Igor Stravinsky, students will learn of the lives of great composers, the formation of the orchestra, as well as a study of each type of musical instrument. Using the highly acclaimed Music Masters 18 CD collection, students will gain a familiarity with the great works of classical music and their composers. The history of the orchestra is also covered along with each instrument! The great ballets, like Swan Lake, the Nutcracker, and The Firebird are also introduced. A combination of music and biography makes this study enjoyable as well as educational. Designed for 4th-8th grade students the Study Guide contains 75 lesson and we suggest that 2-3 lessons be completed each week for a one year study.

For a detailed review, check out Jimmie's review at Curriculum Choice. You can also read about how Feisty Mama from Farmhouse Schoolhouse uses it! 

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Composers covered in this program include: Corelli, Vivaldi, Paganini, Bach, Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Berlioz, Mendelssohn, Chopin, Schumann, Grieg, Tchaikovsky, Wagner, Verdi, Brahms, Dvorak, Strauss, Mahler, Foster, Sousa, Debussy, Stravinsky and more!

We strive to make teaching history easy and inspiring. Our guides are open and go, all you need are the books and a notebook for your student! And everything is available in a discounted pack that ships for free! 

We hope you find this helpful. Please never hesitate to contact us with any questions. We can be reached at 800.889.1978, letters@bfbooks.com, on Facebook, and Instagram.

Now Available: Our Updated and Expanded History of Classical Music!!

Our expanded and updated History of Classical Music Study Guide is now available! Now in full color with expanded information on many composers and the addition of a book on the greatest violinist in history, this study is sure to encourage a love of classical music in your family and classroom! Now features the biography of Paganini, the boy wonder violinist, Paganini, Master of Strings. 

This newly revised and expanded study covers the development of classical music composition from the Baroque Period to the Modern Period. Tracing the development of orchestral music from Corelli, gifted Baroque composer, up to the time of Igor Stravinsky, students will learn of the lives of the great composers, of their triumphs and failures. Students will study the formation and instruments of the orchestra, the complex job of its conductor, read the most famous ballets, and listen to the greatest music works in history. 

Students will utilize the following resources to learn about the wonderful world of classical music:

The Music Masters Collection, 17 CDs featuring the life stories and music of 21 famous composers

The Story of the Orchestra

Dance Me A Story: Twelve Tales from the Classic Ballets

Spiritual Lives of the Great Composers

Musical Genius, A Story About Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Paganini, Master of Strings

How to Grow a Young Music Lover

Coloring Book of Great Composers, featuring the life stories of composers from Chopin to Tchaikovsky

Coloring Book of Great Composers, featuring the life stories of composers from Mahler to Stravinsky

Classical and Romantic Composers Card Game

These resources are all combined in this year long course with hands-on activities, internet resources, discussion questions, and much more to create a view into nearly 400 years of musical composition. Check out our complete jumbo pack here - it contains everything you need to complete the course and is available for a special discounted price!

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