Music Appreciation Teacher Guide

Jump into the world of classical music and learn about the men and woman who created the greatest music of the western tradition. Whether it's tracing the development of composition from medieval Spain or examining Bach's contract with the town of Leipzig, or showing how Scott Joplin blended traditional African music with European waltzes to create ragtime, this introductory course provides a broad exposure to the best of music. Learn about over eighty composers from Ziryab to Hans Zimmer through narrative and biography while listening to curated playlists. Explore the formation of the orchestra and learn about the instruments that make music possible. Give the gift of music to your family with this multi-year study.