A concise biography of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and introduction to his compositions 12 Variations on Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star K.265 and Horn Concerto No.4, 3rd Movement. Listening guide and worksheet are included. Key words to study: theme and variation, rondo, concerto.
An introduction to the orchestra, instrument families, and seating. Listen to The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, Op.34 (1946) by Benjamin Britten and memorize the primary theme.
Camille Saint-Saëns and The Carnival of the Animals
A concise biography of Camille Saint-Saëns and introduction to his composition The Carnival of the Animals. Listening guide and worksheet are included.
Watch the videos of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker (Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Chinese Dance, Russian Dance and Arabian Dance) and Disney's Fantasia. Write down your impression of the music, compare the difference of the two presentations.