Music We're Listening to in Music Class
The following links gives information on some of the music we've been
listening to in music class. There are links to the music (when possible) and
links to performances through YouTube. There are also links to composer
information. Although I've previewed any YouTube videos that are posted, it's
always best to supervise your child when letting them search the internet.
I hope this helps you and your family enjoy some of the music together that
we've heard in class. If you hear something you like, you may even want to
purchase the music. ENJOY!
Hall of the Mountain King:
This is a video from YouTube. You will see the instruments of the
orchestra as they perform this familiar piece of music.
The Hall of the Mountain King by Edvard Grieg
Edvard Grieg is the composer of the Hall of the Mountain King.
This biography contains information on the compsoser as well as
photos.
Edvard Grieg: Norwegian composer
This is a piece based on the Shaker melody, "Simple Gifts." The
video clip has beautiful pictures--almost as beautiful as the
music!
Listen to Simple Gifts by Aaron Copland
This site has biographical information on one of America's most
important composers.
Aaron Copland
This piece by Eric Satie was originally written for the piano.
Here is a recording performed by an orchestra. We used this piece
in class to listen to the oboe.
Listen to Trois Gymnopedie #1: Orchestral Version
This is the original piano version of Eric Satie's Trois
Gymnopedie #1
Listen to Trois Gymnopedie #1: Piano
This link contains biographical information on the French
composer, Eric Satie.
Composer Eric Satie
This video gives students an idea visually of what a music score
(the music for all the instruments together)is like. It uses
dashes instead of notes. See if you can listen and hear all that
you are seeing.
Stars and Stripes Forever by John Phillip Sousa
The famous Muppets do their version of our national march by John
Phillip Sousa.
Stars and Stripes Forever--Done differently: FUN!
Famous conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein conducts the
orchestra performing this famous march.
Stars and Stripes conducted by Bernstein
This link will give you information on America's March King.
Composer John Phillip Sousa