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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Back to the Classics

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students closely examine chamber music as it has changed from the Middle Ages to today. They work in small groups to research the composers, instruments and typical presentation in 5 time periods. They write biographies and share their...
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Handout
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Quick and Easy: Cesar Franck

For Students 9th - 10th
Quick, simple and short; this biography covers all the territory. Extremely basic.
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Handout
Classical Net

Classical Net: Francis Poulenc

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the life of French composer, Francis Poulenc and the influences on his music. Contains a list of his compositions.
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Website
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Ralph Vaughan Williams Society

For Students 9th - 10th
The official site of the Ralph Vaughan Williams Society which was created to broaden the appreciation and encourage the performance this composer's music. By clicking through the menu, you can learn much information about his works.
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PPT
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Alien Travel Guide: Musical Styles

For Students 9th - 10th
A descriptive site on the many styles of music. There is information on everything from chamber music to rap.
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Website
Other

Guild Music: Luigi Boccherini

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a short biography on Luigi Boccherini, classical composer.