We are studying George Frideric Handel this term as our composer. I have four CD’s from the library, including two different recordings of selections of The Messiah. I have a special place in my heart for The Messiah since my high school used to perform it each year at Christmas, and I was a total choir geek. We are listening to the selections at various times throughout the day. Lunch seems to be a favorite.
Also, on our “Music Monday,” after practicing recorder, Super-boy has been logging onto Classics for Kids and listening to short shows about Handel. There are 4 programs about Handel and his music, so I am having him listen to one show each week, and the site also includes a little quiz to take at the end of each show. How cool is that? As if that wasn’t cool enough, they also offer an activity sheet which we will be using at the end of the month, and it includes some biographical information about Handel and a few games. I couldn’t be happier and I am looking forward to using the site for more composers in the future.
Hooray for learning!
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Very cool! Handel is awesome!! Glad that Superboy is interested and going out on his own to learn even more.
Oh my I will have to check this out. Thanks for the link.
Isn’t HS’ing beautiful. I sure wish that we lived closer together. I would love for you to tech this subject to my children.
I find that I have an easier time teaching the subjects that I love such as art and english.
I don’t have a passion for music, therefore I slack off in the subject.
I am so glad that you guys are having such an exciting time.
Just poppin’ in to say hello MS BOOP