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Classical Music Activities | Pirate Treasure Hunt with Digital Resources
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Ahoy there! Do you need engaging classical music activities? This swashbuckling adventure has students setting sail to reach the buried treasure. Even the youngest explorers can come along and discover popular classical music along the way. This activity is all about the journey!
Featured Compositions:
There are four differentiated listening pages for every composition. After listening to each piece, students color in its icon on the map - advancing closer to the end of the journey where the buried treasure lies.
Students designate a 'jewel rating' of 1-5 at the bottom of the treasure map to track their listening progress.
Reward the end of a long voyage with buried treasure cards! Hand out full-color awards or have students color in their own jewels.
What's Included?
★ Easel Activity ★ Pair an engaging digital listening board with these musical selections! Students use the highlight tool to choose from keyword lists that describe their listening experience. An answer box at the bottom allows students to write a brief description of their thoughts and feelings. Using the pen or any design tool provided, students can decorate a scene or upload an image to the frame! Each board features colorful clipart related to the music. As always, there are no wrong answers. Students can choose any combination of descriptors.
Embark on a 12-month musical journey through time with the Classical Journey Bundle! ♬
Add a touch of mindful music to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. With over 150 categorized classical pieces, the Classical Journey Bundle offers an engaging printable for every occasion. Each month unlocks a curated selection of themed classical music pieces, perfectly paired with a holiday or season!
Classical Music Activities | Australia ✪
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Just print & play! Do you need engaging classical music activities? This listening activity pack features the music of composers from Australia! Explore their amazing contributions with this collection of listening sheets.
Printable Listening Sheets Include: (two pages per piece)
Listening Sheet - There are no wrong answers! Students can note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from the musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more.
Weather & Feelings - Weather is a recurring theme in classical music. Does a musical piece remind the listener of a snowy day or a cheerful sunny afternoon? Students can select the weather symbols that come to mind. Is the music happy or sad? A set of emotional characters allows your group to pick the feelings that best relate to a piece of music.
Classical Music Activities | Sports Story ✪
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Just Print & Play! Do you need engaging music activities? Classical Sports Story listening sheets combine music appreciation with a sports theme! Students compose their epic sports tale by choosing the sports-themed objects inspired by the music.
There’s also a drawing box for students to capture a scene from their imaginations. Discuss and display for further engagement!
Featured Compositions:
1. Call of the Champions, John Williams
2. Sunday Night Football Theme, John Williams
3. 1812 Overture, Pyotr Tchaikovsky
4. (FOX) NFL Theme, Scott Schreer
5. (FOX) MLB Theme, Scott Schreer
6. Dear Basketball, John Williams (poem by Kobe Bryant)
7. Roundball Rock, John Tesh
8. Ride of the Valkyries, Richard Wagner
9. In the Hall of the Mountain King, Edvard Grieg
10. Olympic Fanfare and Theme, John Williams
What's Included:
Story Guide – an illustrated chart with each character/object
10 Sports Story Listening Sheets
10 Sports Story Drawing Pages
Classical Music Activities | New Zealand ✪
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Just print & play! Do you need engaging classical music activities? This listening activity pack features the music of composers from New Zealand! Explore their amazing contributions with this collection of listening sheets.
Printable Listening Sheets Include: (two pages per piece)
Listening Sheet - There are no wrong answers! Students can note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from the musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more.
Weather & Feelings - Weather is a recurring theme in classical music. Does a musical piece remind the listener of a snowy day or a cheerful sunny afternoon? Students can select the weather symbols that come to mind. Is the music happy or sad? A set of emotional characters allows your group to pick the feelings that best relate to a piece of music.
Classical Music Activities | Norway ✪
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Just print & play! Do you need engaging classical music/opera activities? Explore the contributions of Norwegian composers with this listening activity pack!
Themes: Norway, Norwegian composers
Printable Listening Sheets Include: (two pages per piece)
Listening Sheet - There are no wrong answers! Students can note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from the musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more.
Weather & Feelings - Weather is a recurring theme in classical music. Does a musical piece remind the listener of a snowy day or a cheerful sunny afternoon? Students can select the weather symbols that come to mind. Is the music happy or sad? A set of emotional characters allows your group to pick the feelings that best relate to a piece of music.
Classical Music Activities | United States ✪
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Just print & play! Do you need engaging classical music activities? This listening activity pack features the music of composers from the United States! Explore their amazing contributions with this collection of listening sheets.
Printable Listening Sheets Include: (two pages per piece)
Listening Sheet - There are no wrong answers! Students can note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from the musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more.
Weather & Feelings - Weather is a recurring theme in classical music. Does a musical piece remind the listener of a snowy day or a cheerful sunny afternoon? Students can select the weather symbols that come to mind. Is the music happy or sad? A set of emotional characters allows your group to pick the feelings that best relate to a piece of music.
Classical Music Activities | Italy ✪
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Just print & play! Do you need engaging classical music/opera activities? Explore the contributions of Italian composers with this listening activity pack! Lots of well-loved and recognizable pieces & arias included.
Themes: Italy, Opera
Printable Listening Sheets Include: (two pages per piece)
Listening Sheet - There are no wrong answers! Students can note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from the musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more.
Weather & Feelings - Weather is a recurring theme in classical music. Does a musical piece remind the listener of a snowy day or a cheerful sunny afternoon? Students can select the weather symbols that come to mind. Is the music happy or sad? A set of emotional characters allows your group to pick the feelings that best relate to a piece of music.
Classical Music Activities | Pirate Story ✪
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Just print & play! Do you need engaging classical music activities? Classical Pirate Story listening sheets combine music appreciation with a swashbuckling pirate theme! Students compose their epic tale by choosing the pirate-themed objects inspired by the music.
There’s also a drawing box for students to capture a scene from their imaginations. Discuss and display for further engagement!
Featured Compositions:
1. Pirate Dance, Leroy Anderson
2. Il Pirata (Sinfonia,) Vincenzo Bellini
3. The Flying Dutchman, Richard Wagner
4. The Sea Hawk, Erich Korngold
5. Flight to Neverland, John Williams
6. Le Corsaire (Overture,) Hector Berlioz
7. He’s a Pirate, Klaus Badelt and Hans Zimmer
8. La Mer, Claude Debussy
9. The Deep, Deep Sea, Zhou Long
10. Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage, Felix Mendelssohn
What's Included:
Story Guide – an illustrated chart with each character/object
10 Pirate Story Listening Sheets
10 Pirate Story Drawing Pages
Classical Music Activities | Spain
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Just print & play! Do you need engaging Spain/Spanish Classical Music activities or music sub plans? Each page offers creative ways for students to learn more about composers from Spain!
What's Included:
1-page Resource Guide
Listening Sheet Star Rating Guide
Listening Sheets
Weather and Emotions Listening Sheets
Composer Birthplaces - fact sheet that contains the birthplace and birthday for each featured composer - great reference guide!
Spain Research Sheet - students can use their favorite reference materials to compile a full page of facts about Spain.
"Classical Spain" Listening Selections: (two pages per piece)
01. Sonatina, Federico Moreno Torroba
02. Sinfonía de la Danza Prima, María Teresa Prieto
03. Danza Española No. 2, Enrique Granados
04. Música para un Jardín, Joaquín Rodrigo
05. Serenata, Op. 87, Joaquín Turina Pérez
06. Fantasia de Marina (Arietta,) Francisco Tárrega
07. El Palo Verde, María Teresa Prieto
08. Suite española, Op. 47, Isaac Albéniz
09. Danzas fantásticas, Joaquín Turina
10. Nouvelette, Alicia de Larrocha
Classical Music Activities | Tchaikovsky Symphonies ✪
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Just print & play! Do you need engaging classical music activities? This Pyotr Tchaikovsky listening activity pack features 7 symphonies to experience!
Printable Listening Sheets Include: (two pages per piece)
Listening Sheet - There are no wrong answers! Students can note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from the musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more.
Weather & Feelings - Weather is a recurring theme in classical music. Does a musical piece remind the listener of a snowy day or a cheerful sunny afternoon? Students can select the weather symbols that come to mind. Is the music happy or sad? A set of emotional characters allows your group to pick the feelings that best relate to a piece of music.
► We know you'll love helping students create meaningful connections to classical music, so we are happy to share these free listening activities with you today!
Classical Music Activities | Canada ✪
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Just print & play! Do you need engaging classical music activities? This listening activity pack features the music of composers from Canada! Explore their amazing contributions with this collection of listening sheets.
Printable Listening Sheets Include: (two pages per piece)
Listening Sheet - There are no wrong answers! Students can note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from the musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more.
Weather & Feelings - Weather is a recurring theme in classical music. Does a musical piece remind the listener of a snowy day or a cheerful sunny afternoon? Students can select the weather symbols that come to mind. Is the music happy or sad? A set of emotional characters allows your group to pick the feelings that best relate to a piece of music.
Classical Music Activities for Winter | Snow Bundle
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Do you need engaging activities for snow days? This listening bundle has a mix of brain breaks, bell ringers, and mindfulness activities! You can easily add classical music to your lessons or sub plans.
Just print and cue the music! Students begin listening and interpreting what they hear and feel. The music is available on YouTube or your favorite streaming services. There are no wrong answers, and no musical training is required. (great for sub plans!) There are five differentiated listening sheets included for each piece of music.
Featured Music
Learning Objectives
Differentiated Listening Sheets
Embark on a 12-month musical journey through time with the Classical Journey Bundle! ♬
Add a touch of mindful music to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. With over 150 categorized classical pieces, the Classical Journey Bundle offers an engaging printable for every occasion. Each month unlocks a curated selection of themed classical music pieces, perfectly paired with a holiday or season!
Brain Breaks - Doodle Inspirations
By Joyful Explorations
Doodling is great fun, but it also provides many developmental benefits for children. Doodling helps kids of all ages to develop and refine their fine motor skills, which is essential for writing, cutting and many other activities that children will do throughout their lives. In addition, doodling encourages visual analysis, increases the ability to concentrate, and boosts creative thinking. And of course, it’s just plain fun!
This packet includes 50 pages of doodle starters to inspire children.
Some ways to use these pages:
Give children a doodle page when they need a brain break.
Print just the pages you want to enhance a classroom theme or concept that you are studying.
Have the pages available for students who finish a lesson early.
Put them in your sub tub.
Use these in your “calming corner” for children who need help with self-regulation
Pictures at an Exhibition by Mussorgsky | Classical Music Listening Activities
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Modest Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition" is a captivating musical journey for students to experience. This suite of pieces based on artwork is a perfect introduction to classical music, as it offers a wide variety of beautiful melodies, delicate harmonies, and thrilling orchestrations.
Mood: captivating, dynamic, and evocative
Composer: Modest Mussorgsky was a Russian composer known for his powerful and evocative works exploring various themes of life through music.
Featured music with two listening activity pages per piece:
Listening Sheet - There are no wrong answers! Students can note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from the musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more.
Weather & Feelings - Weather is a recurring theme in classical music. Does a musical piece remind the listener of a snowy day or a cheerful sunny afternoon? Students can select the weather symbols that come to mind. Is the music happy or sad? A set of emotional characters allows your group to pick the feelings that best relate to a piece of music.
Clara Schumann Composer Study | Classical Music Activities
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Discover the timeless music of Clara Schumann with this comprehensive composer pack! Through these engaging worksheets, students explore the beauty and complexity of Schumann's works - all while gaining a greater appreciation for classical music history!
What's Included:
1-page Resource Guide - This guide will get you started quickly! Just print and play.
Listening Sheet Star Rating Guides - A reference sheet illustrates the five-star rating system included in most listening sheets. Each frame has a description, with one being "okay" and 5 stars as "Wow!"
Listening Sheets - There are no wrong answers! Students can note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from the musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more. There is a space for drawing and several non-musical elements to consider, such as animals and nature.
Weather and Emotions Listening Sheets
Weather is a recurring theme in classical music. Does a musical piece remind the listener of a snowy day or a cheerful sunny afternoon? Students can select the weather symbols that come to mind. Is the music happy or sad? A set of emotional characters allows your group to pick the feelings that best relate to a piece of music.
2 Biography Pages - Fact sheet (1 or 2 facts are already provided, a box to paste/draw the composer's portrait, and a birthday box to color in and decorate cupcakes! A duplicate blank page is included for students to do their own research.
Composer Research Sheet - Students can use their favorite reference materials to compile a full page of facts about the composer's home country. Some of the research options include capital, continent, population, food, and more.
Composer Rating Activity - There are more options to profile the composer on the rating sheet, including which season and musical style they belong to. This can also be used as a listening sheet or as a bulletin board display.
Word Composer Activity - The classic letter puzzle, students can use all the letters from the composer's full name to create new, shorter words and record their scores. Add a timer for an extra challenge.
Musical Selections (two pages per piece)
Classical Music Activities | Henry Cowell ✪
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Just print & play! Do you need engaging classical music activities or music sub plans? Each page offers creative ways for students to learn more about the music of American composer Henry Cowell!
Themes: USA, American Composers, Modern
What's Included:
1-page Resource Guide - This guide will get you started quickly! Just print and play.
Listening Sheet Star Rating Guides - A reference sheet illustrates the five-star rating system included in most listening sheets. Each frame has a description, with one being "okay" and 5 stars as "Wow!"
Listening Sheets - There are no wrong answers! Students can note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more. There is a space for drawing and several non-musical elements to consider, such as animals and nature.
Weather and Emotions Listening Sheets
Weather is a recurring theme in classical music. Does a musical piece remind the listener of a snowy day or a cheerful sunny afternoon? Students can select the weather symbols that come to mind. Is the music happy or sad? A set of emotional characters allows your group to pick the feelings that best relate to a piece of music.
2 Biography Pages - Fact sheet (1 or 2 facts are already provided, a box to paste/draw the composer's portrait, and a birthday box to color in and decorate cupcakes! A duplicate blank page is included for students to do their own research.
Composer Research Sheet - Students can use their favorite reference materials to compile a full page of facts about the composer's home country. Some of the research options include capital, continent, population, food, and more.
Composer Rating Activity - There are more options to profile the composer on the rating sheet, including which season and musical style they belong to. This can also be used as a listening sheet or bulletin board display.
Word Composer Activity - In the classic letter puzzle, students can use all the letters from the composer's full name to create new, shorter words and record their scores. Add a timer for an extra challenge.
Musical Selections (two pages per piece)
Embark on a 12-month musical journey through time with the Classical Journey Bundle! ♬
Add a touch of mindful music to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. With over 150 categorized classical pieces, the Classical Journey Bundle offers an engaging printable for every occasion. Each month unlocks a curated selection of themed classical music pieces, perfectly paired with a holiday or season!
Joseph Haydn Composer Study | Classical Music Activities
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Enhance your classroom or homeschool with the music of Joseph Haydn! This comprehensive composer pack makes teaching Haydn's music easy and enjoyable. With multiple types of listening activities included, this resource offers all you need to explore Haydn's music and inspire your students!
Themes: Violin, Classical, Austria, String Quartets, Concerto
What's Included:
1-page Resource Guide - This guide will get you started quickly! Just print and play.
Listening Sheet Star Rating Guides - A reference sheet illustrates the five-star rating system included in most listening sheets. Each frame has a description, with one being "okay" and 5 stars as "Wow!"
Listening Sheets - There are no wrong answers! Students can note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more. There is a space for drawing and several non-musical elements to consider, such as animals and nature.
Weather and Emotions Listening Sheets
Weather is a recurring theme in classical music. Does a musical piece remind the listener of a snowy day or a cheerful sunny afternoon? Students can select the weather symbols that come to mind. Is the music happy or sad? A set of emotional characters allows your group to pick the feelings that best relate to a piece of music.
2 Biography Pages - Fact sheet (1 or 2 facts are already provided, a box to paste/draw the composer's portrait, and a birthday box to color in and decorate cupcakes! A duplicate blank page is included for students to do their own research.
Composer Research Sheet - Students can use their favorite reference materials to compile a full page of facts about the composer's home country. Some of the research options include capital, continent, population, food, and more.
Composer Rating Activity - There are more options to profile the composer on the rating sheet, including which season and musical style they belong to. This can also be used as a listening sheet or as a bulletin board display.
Word Composer Activity - In the classic letter puzzle, students can use all the letters from the composer's full name to create new, shorter words and record their scores. Add a timer for an extra challenge.
Musical Selections (two pages per piece)
Beyond Tradition: A Journey with George Walker's Modern Classical Music
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Bring an innovative approach to your music classroom or homeschool with the contemporary works of George Walker! This comprehensive composer pack engages students in listening activities, biography pages, and even a word puzzle!
What's Included
1-page Resource Guide - This guide will get you started quickly! Just print and play.
Listening Sheet Star Rating Guide - A reference sheet illustrates the five-star rating system included in most listening sheets. Each frame has a description, with one being "okay" and 5 stars as "Wow!"
Listening Sheets - There are no wrong answers! Students can note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from the musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more. There is a space for drawing and several non-musical elements to consider, such as animals and nature.
Weather and Emotions Listening Sheets
Weather is a recurring theme in classical music. Does a musical piece remind the listener of a snowy day or a cheerful sunny afternoon? Students can select the weather symbols that come to mind. Is the music happy or sad? A set of emotional characters allows your group to pick the feelings that best relate to a piece of music.
2 Biography Pages - Fact sheet (1 or 2 facts are already provided, a box to paste/draw the composer's portrait, and a birthday box to color in and decorate cupcakes! A duplicate blank page is included for students to do their own research.
Composer Research Sheet - Students can use their favorite reference materials to compile a full page of facts about the composer's home country. Some of the research options include capital, continent, population, food, and more.
Composer Rating Activity - There are more options to profile the composer on the rating sheet, including which season and musical style they belong to. This can also be used as a listening sheet or as a bulletin board display.
Word Composer Activity - The classic letter puzzle, students can use all the letters from the composer's full name to create new, shorter words and record their scores. Add a timer for an extra challenge.
Musical Selections (two pages per piece)
01. Sinfonia No. 4
02. Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 1
03. String Quartet No. 2
04. Piano Sonata No. 5
05. Concerto for Violin and Orchestra
06. Bleu for Unaccompanied Violin
07. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra
08. Pageant and Proclamation
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Claude Debussy Composer Study | Classical Music Activities
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Immerse your students in the music of 20th-century French composer and pioneer of Impressionism, Claude Debussy! This pack of engaging listening activities brings the vibrant sounds of impressionist music to your classroom or homeschool. Your students will experience the beauty and complexity of Debussy's works while gaining a deeper appreciation of classical music history!
What's Included:
1-page Resource Guide - This guide will get you started quickly! Just print and play.
Listening Sheet Star Rating Guides - A reference sheet illustrates the five-star rating system included in most listening sheets. Each frame has a description, with one being "okay" and 5 stars as "Wow!"
Listening Sheets - There are no wrong answers! Students can note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from the musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more. There is a space for drawing and several non-musical elements to consider, such as animals and nature.
Weather and Emotions Listening Sheets
Weather is a recurring theme in classical music. Does a musical piece remind the listener of a snowy day or a cheerful sunny afternoon? Students can select the weather symbols that come to mind. Is the music happy or sad? A set of emotional characters allows your group to pick the feelings that best relate to a piece of music.
2 Biography Pages - Fact sheet (1 or 2 facts are already provided, a box to paste/draw the composer's portrait, and a birthday box to color in and decorate cupcakes! A duplicate blank page is included for students to do their own research.
Composer Research Sheet - Students can use their favorite reference materials to compile a full page of facts about the composer's home country. Some of the research options include capital, continent, population, food, and more.
Composer Rating Activity - There are more options to profile the composer on the rating sheet, including which season and musical style they belong to. This can also be used as a listening sheet or as a bulletin board display.
Word Composer Activity - The classic letter puzzle, students can use all the letters from the composer's full name to create new, shorter words and record their scores. Add a timer for an extra challenge.
Musical Selections (two pages per piece)
Johann Christian Bach Composer Study | Classical Music Activities
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Immerse your classroom or homeschool in the captivating and often underrated works of the "London Bach!" Through these engaging listening activities, students discover the complexity and genius of Johann Christian Bach's most iconic compositions.
What's Included:
1-page Resource Guide - This guide will get you started quickly! Just print and play.
Listening Sheet Star Rating Guides - A reference sheet illustrates the five-star rating system included in most listening sheets. Each frame has a description, with one being "okay" and 5 stars as "Wow!"
Listening Sheets - There are no wrong answers! Students can note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from the musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more. There is a space for drawing and several non-musical elements to consider, such as animals and nature.
Weather and Emotions Listening Sheets
Weather is a recurring theme in classical music. Does a musical piece remind the listener of a snowy day or a cheerful sunny afternoon? Students can select the weather symbols that come to mind. Is the music happy or sad? A set of emotional characters allows your group to pick the feelings that best relate to a piece of music.
2 Biography Pages - Fact sheet (1 or 2 facts are already provided, a box to paste/draw the composer's portrait, and a birthday box to color in and decorate cupcakes! A duplicate blank page is included for students to do their own research.
Composer Research Sheet - Students can use their favorite reference materials to compile a full page of facts about the composer's home country. Some of the research options include capital, continent, population, food, and more.
Composer Rating Activity - There are more options to profile the composer on the rating sheet, including which season and musical style they belong to. This can also be used as a listening sheet or as a bulletin board display.
Word Composer Activity - The classic letter puzzle, students can use all the letters from the composer's full name to create new, shorter words and record their scores. Add a timer for an extra challenge.
Musical Selections (two pages per piece)