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Creating a Musical Instrument STEM Challenge for Use with Google Slides™

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One of our best sellers: Creating a Musical Instrument in pdf form has now been made for use in the Google Classroom™. You can share this resource with your students through Google Classroom™ or Google Drive™. Students can then type directly on this document and share it back with you.

This is an easy STEAM challenge for music teachers at any grade level. It is also good for regular classroom teachers teaching the Next Generation Science Standards that relate to sound vibrations and communicating with sound energy. There is a challenge sheet which clearly states the challenge; including the materials needed. There is an inspiring YouTube recommended to enhance the learning experience as well as an engineering and design process recording sheet.

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Music Lesson Bundle: Triplets

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Use these books to help your students learn the triplet rhythm! The rhythm and beat charts help with decoding triplets and the worksheets provided help with the practice of writing a triplet rhythm. In addition, you can discuss and explore social emotional learning with "A Hug is for Holding Me." Some lessons are adaptable for grades PreK-3rd grade while the Tanabata Star Festival Lesson is for the upper grades.

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Tanabata Star Festival Speech Piece and Triplet Lesson

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Start the year off right with this wonderful lesson about the Japanese holiday, Tanabata! Using the book The Star Festival by Mona Ritchie Hadley, introduce your students to this wonderful holiday while discussing wishes and dreams for the upcoming year. Read the poem and then learn the speech piece. Divide into two groups while chanting and playing the two individual rhythm parts on rhythm instruments of your choice. Great for introducing and/or reviewing triplets. Use for late 2nd-4th grade as an end of year or beginning of the year setting of wishes.

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Classical Music Activities Bundle for March with Digital Resources

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Bring the classical sounds of Ireland into your classroom! Perfect for St. Patrick's Day or a unit on Irish composers. Choose from 10 selections to print and share with your students. Enjoy in the days leading up to the celebration or incorporate these listening sheets into a week of festivities. This set is part of the 12 Month Listening Bundle!

Learning Objectives

  • increased knowledge of composers from different backgrounds
  • observe seasonal/holiday influences within a composition
  • familiarity with the composer's works
  • ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of music
  • identify different instrument sounds
  • social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within the music
  • creative expression by drawing and choosing colors related to a musical theme

What's Included:

  • Resource Guide
  • Music Rating Guides - color/black & white
  • Listening Sheets
  • 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.

Printable Listening Sheet Sets Include:

  1. In Ireland, Sir Hamilton Harty
  2. Londonderry Air, Harty
  3. Symphony No. 3 "Irish," Sir Charles Villiers Stanford
  4. Nocturne No. 4 in A Major, John Field
  5. Piano Concerto No. 3, Field
  6. Symphony in E Major "Irish," Sir Arthur Sullivan
  7. Cello Concerto, Sullivan
  8. Symphony No. 1, Stanford
  9. Irish Rhapsody No. 1, Stanford
  10. Irish Suite, Leroy Anderson (American composer)

★ 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.

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May Classical Music Activities Bundle with Digital Resources

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Flowers are the inspiration for a lot of classical music! Choose from Tchaikovsky, Schubert, and many more in this "Spring Flowers" set of printable listening sheets.

Music Appreciation Made Easy!

Do you need engaging print-and-go activities and brain breaks? The music featured in this activity packet is carefully curated and previewed - saving you hours of planning time. Just print and cue the music!

The selections are available on YouTube or your favorite streaming service. There are no wrong answers, and no musical training is required, so add a few to your sub plans, too!

Learning Objectives

  • increased knowledge of composers from different backgrounds
  • observe seasonal/holiday influences within a composition
  • familiarity with the composer's works
  • ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of music
  • identify different instrument sounds
  • social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within the music
  • creative expression by drawing and choosing colors related to a musical theme

Social-Emotional Learning

Listening to classical music has been shown to help with self-awareness, empathy, and self-regulation. Since social-emotional learning is essential for children, incorporating classical music into your classroom or homeschool is a great way to support their development.

Talk about the emotions evoked by the selected music. What does the music make them feel? Happy? Sad? Anxious? Peaceful? Help students identify and label their emotions. Ask open-ended questions about the music and encourage students to share their thoughts and feelings.

Discuss the different instruments used in the piece of music. What does each instrument contribute to the overall sound? Encourage students to make up a story based on the music. What is happening in the story? Who are the characters? Where does it take place?

While listening, students can draw a picture or scene that comes to mind. What colors are used? What shapes? Why?

Featured Music

01. Waltz of the Flowers, Tchaikovsky

02. Amarilli Mia Bella, Caccini

03. Daisies, Rachmaninoff

04. Five Flower Songs, Britten

05. Jardins Sous La Pluie, Debussy

06. The Rose, The Lily, The Dove, The Sun

07. Waltz of the Cornflowers and Poppies, Glazunov

08. Heidenröslein, Schubert

09. Roses from the South, Strauss

10. The Tale of the Stone Flower, Prokofiev

What's Included

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 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.

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.

May Space Story - Do you need engaging classical music activities? Classical Space Tale listening sheets combine music appreciation with an intergalactic theme! Students compose their epic space tales by choosing the setting, characters, and familiar space 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!

May Fairy Tale - Classical Fairy Tale listening sheets combine music appreciation with a storybook theme! Students compose their wondrous tales by choosing the setting, characters, and familiar fairy tale 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!

May Checkboxes - Students can use the checkboxes to 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! Time, nature, settings, instruments, colors, and more! Students can also color in the emojis that best describe their listening experience in the emoji grid.

Tale of the Stone Flower - Do you need engaging brain breaks? This single-page listening activity is great for celebrating spring or for adding to your May sub plans. Just print and play! The music is available on YouTube or your favorite streaming services.

May Mindful Listening (en Español) From January to December, the monthly listening sets are now available in Spanish! ¡Las flores son la inspiración para mucha de la música clásica! Escoge entre Tchaikovsky, Schubert, y muchos más en este conjunto de hojas de escucha imprimibles llamado “Flores de Mayo”.

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Classical Music Activities for Christmas | Bundle ✪

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Just print & play! Do you need engaging classical music activities or music sub plans? These Christmas-themed printable listening sheets offer creative music appreciation for the holidays! There are fourteen pages in each listening pack!

Bundle Benefits:

  • Save time! The music selections are already curated for you
  • Add music appreciation to various lessons and unit studies
  • Students explore social-emotional themes through listening
  • Low-prep engaging and mindful activities for students
  • Easily find the music on YouTube or your favorite music services
  • No musical training is required - just print and play!

Featured Music:

  • Oratorio de Noël, Camille Saint-Saëns
  • Christmas Concerto, Arcangelo Corelli
  • Christmas Oratorio, Johann Sebastian Bach
  • Weihnachtsbaum (Christmas Tree,) Franz Liszt
  • Christmas Eve Suite, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
  • Weihnachtsmusik (Christmas Music,) Arnold Schoenberg

What’s Inside:

  1. Music Rating Guide students rate the music using 1 to 5 stars (new format)
  2. 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 musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more.
  3. 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.
  4. Five Star Rating Guide - students rate the music using 1 to 5 stars (classic format)
  5. Listening Activity Sheets - Listening sheets include the title of a popular piece, the composer, a black & white composer to color in, and a space for drawing any scene that may come to mind when listening. There are additional options to identify the mood of a piece and indicate which instruments are playing.
  6. Weather Color & Listen Sheet - While listening to the selected piece, students can color the weather elements they feel and hear.
  7. Emotions Color & Listen Sheet - Students color the character(s) that best identify their emotions while listening to the music.
  8. Emojis Color & Listen Sheet - Twelve emojis to choose from! Students choose the emoji faces that best match their feelings or impressions about the music.
  9. Fairy Tale Story Guide - an illustrated chart with each character/object
  10. Fairy Tale Listening Sheet - Students compose their wondrous tale by choosing the setting, characters, and familiar fairy tale objects inspired by the music.
  11. Fairy Tale Drawing Page
  12. Woodland Tale Story Guide - an illustrated chart with each character/object
  13. Woodland Story Listening Sheet - Students compose their epic tale by choosing nature-themed objects and characters inspired by the music.
  14. Woodland Story Drawing Page

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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!

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Halloween Classical Music Activities Bundle for October

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Just print & play! Do you need engaging classical music activities? This bundle of four Halloween-inspired resources will offer your students a super spooky adventure all month!

Spooky Pirates Pack

Spooky Pirates listening sheets combine music appreciation with a spooky swashbuckling theme!

Classical Halloween Story listening sheets combine music appreciation with a spooky theme! Students compose their haunted tale by choosing the setting, characters, and familiar Halloween 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!

What's Included:

  • Story Guide – an illustrated chart with each character/object
  • 10 Halloween Story Listening Sheets
  • 10 Halloween Story Drawing Pages

Printable Listening Sheets Include: (two pages per piece)

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

Spooky Planets Pack

Just print & play! Do you need fun & engaging classical music activities? This listening pack features Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Saëns with a spooky twist! Experience the magical notes of Saint-Saëns's "Aquarium" and the soothing strings of "The Swan" with a Halloween theme!

Classical Halloween Story listening sheets combine music appreciation with a spooky theme! Students compose their haunted tale by choosing the setting, characters, and familiar Halloween 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!

★ 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.

What's Included:

  • Story Guide – an illustrated chart with each character/object
  • 14 Halloween Story Listening Sheets
  • 14 Halloween Story Drawing Pages

Printable Listening Sheets Include: (two pages per piece)

  1. Introduction and Royal March of the Lion
  2. Hens and Roosters
  3. Wild Donkeys Swift Animals
  4. Tortoises
  5. The Elephant
  6. Kangaroos
  7. Aquarium
  8. Characters with Long Ears
  9. The Cuckoo in the Depths of the Woods
  10. Aviary
  11. Pianists
  12. Fossils
  13. The Swan
  14. Finale

Spooky Wizards Pack

Just print & play! Do you need engaging classical music activities? Spooky Wizards features wand-waving and magical mayhem-inspired compositions!

Classical Halloween Story listening sheets combine music appreciation with a spooky theme! Students compose their haunted tale by choosing the setting, characters, and familiar Halloween 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!

What's Included:

  • Story Guide – an illustrated chart with each character/object
  • 10 Halloween Story Listening Sheets
  • 10 Halloween Story Drawing Pages

Printable Listening Sheets Include: (two pages per piece)

  1. Harry's Wondrous World, John Williams
  2. The Quidditch Match, John Williams
  3. Platform Nine-and-Three-Quarters, John Williams
  4. The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Paul Dukas
  5. Reunion of Friends, John Williams
  6. The Spiders, John Williams
  7. Mischief Managed! John Williams
  8. Merlin, Andrew Thomas
  9. Saving Buckbeak, John Williams
  10. The Knight Bus, John Williams

Spooky Planets Pack

Just print & play! Do you need fun & engaging classical music activities? Experience Gustav Holst's "The Planets!" with a spooky Halloween theme! Each musical composition represents a different planet. Later additions by Leonard Bernstein and Jun Nagao are also included.

Classical Halloween Story listening sheets combine music appreciation with a spooky theme! Students compose their haunted tale by choosing the setting, characters, and familiar Halloween 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!

Printable Listening Sheets Include: (two pages per piece)

  1. The Planets (for listening to the whole suite)
  2. Mars, the Bringer of War
  3. Venus, the Bringer of Peace
  4. Mercury, the Winged Messenger
  5. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity
  6. Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age
  7. Uranus, the Magician
  8. Neptune, the Mystic
  9. *Pluto, the Unpredictable (Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic)
  10. *Earth (Jun Nagao)

*Later additions to the suite by other composers

Do you know how composers create the haunting sounds of Halloween? Check out our blog post The Hidden Secrets of Spooky Halloween Music to learn more!

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Winter Social-Emotional Classical Music Listening Activity Packets Bundle ✪

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Just print & play! Do you need engaging classical music activities or music sub plans? These Winter-themed printable listening sheets offer creative music appreciation! There are fourteen pages in each listening pack!

Bundle Benefits:

  • Save time! The music selections are already curated for you
  • Add music appreciation to various lessons and unit studies
  • Students explore social-emotional themes through listening
  • Low-prep engaging and mindful activities for students
  • Easily find the music on YouTube or your favorite music services
  • No musical training is required - just print and play!

Featured Music:

  • Winter Daydreams, Pyotr Tchaikovsky
  • 3 Winter Poems: Snow Shower, William Alwyn
  • Sleigh Ride, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
  • The Seasons: Winter, Joseph Haydn
  • Winter Night 'Sleigh Ride,' Frederick Delius
  • Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, Johann Sebastian Bach

What’s Inside:

  1. Music Rating Guide students rate the music using 1 to 5 stars (new format)
  2. 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 musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more.
  3. 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.
  4. Five Star Rating Guide - students rate the music using 1 to 5 stars (classic format)
  5. Listening Activity Sheets - Listening sheets include the title of a popular piece, the composer, a black & white composer to color in, and a space for drawing any scene that may come to mind when listening. There are additional options to identify the mood of a piece and indicate which instruments are playing.
  6. Weather Color & Listen Sheet - While listening to the selected piece, students can color the weather elements they feel and hear.
  7. Emotions Color & Listen Sheet - Students color the character(s) that best identify their emotions while listening to the music.
  8. Emojis Color & Listen Sheet - Twelve emojis to choose from! Students choose the emoji faces that best match their feelings or impressions about the music.
  9. Fairy Tale Story Guide - an illustrated chart with each character/object
  10. Fairy Tale Listening Sheet - Students compose their wondrous tale by choosing the setting, characters, and familiar fairy tale objects inspired by the music.
  11. Fairy Tale Drawing Page
  12. Woodland Tale Story Guide - an illustrated chart with each character/object
  13. Woodland Story Listening Sheet - Students compose their epic tales by choosing nature-themed objects and characters inspired by the music.
  14. Woodland Story Drawing Page

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!

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Classical Music Activities Bundle for August with Digital Resources

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Back-to-school season may be rapidly approaching, but there is still a little summer left! Introduce students to these nature-inspired classical pieces.

Music Appreciation Made Easy!

Do you need engaging print-and-go activities and brain breaks? The music featured in this activity packet is carefully curated and previewed - saving you hours of planning time. Just print and cue the music!

The selections are available on YouTube or your favorite streaming service. There are no wrong answers, and no musical training is required, so add a few to your sub plans, too!

Learning Objectives

  • increased knowledge of composers from different backgrounds
  • observe seasonal/holiday influences within a composition
  • familiarity with the composer's works
  • ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of music
  • identify different instrument sounds
  • social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within the music
  • creative expression by drawing and choosing colors related to a musical theme

Social-Emotional Learning

Listening to classical music has been shown to help with self-awareness, empathy, and self-regulation. Since social-emotional learning is essential for children, incorporating classical music into your classroom or homeschool is a great way to support their development.

Talk about the emotions evoked by the selected music. What does the music make them feel? Happy? Sad? Anxious? Peaceful? Help students identify and label their feelings. Ask open-ended questions about the music and encourage students to share their thoughts and feelings.

Discuss the different instruments used in the piece of music. What does each instrument contribute to the overall sound? Encourage students to make up a story based on the music. What is happening in the story? Who are the characters? Where does it take place?

While listening, students can draw a picture or scene that comes to mind. What colors are used? What shapes? Why?

August Listening Sheets

  1. The Lark Ascending, Vaughan Williams
  2. The Earth Prelude, Einaudi
  3. The Four Seasons, Vivaldi
  4. Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, Debussy
  5. Water Music, Handel
  6. River Flows in You, Yiruma
  7. Prelude Op. 28, No. 15 ("Raindrop",) Chopin
  8. Become Ocean, Adams
  9. A Walk in the Forest, Blech
  10. The Sea, Bridge
  11. Conga del Fuego, Marquez
  12. Romance No. 2, Beethoven
  13. Concierto de Aranjuez, Rodrigo
  14. A Midsummer Night's Dream, Mendelssohn
  15. The Sound of Trees, Pepin
  16. Summerland, William Grant Still
  17. The Seasons: Summer, Glazunov
  18. The Seasons: August, Tchaikovsky
  19. Summer Night on the River, Delius
  20. Summer Day, Prokofiev

What's Included

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 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.

Carnival Coloring - Which carnival rides and activities would best fit a piece of music? Does the tempo feel like a roller coaster or a peaceful swing ride in the sky? Choose a tasty treat from the snack bar, then stop at the prize booth before finishing. There are no wrong answers!

Listen and Color - While listening, students color the scene and choose the keywords/elements that resonate with their listening experience. There is lots of room for drawing, coloring, and journaling in the box! Students often engage in discussions about what they've heard or felt. Great for displaying!

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.

August Space Story - Do you need engaging classical music activities? Classical Space Tale listening sheets combine music appreciation with an intergalactic theme! Students compose their epic space tales by choosing the setting, characters, and familiar space 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!

August Fairy Tale - Classical Fairy Tale listening sheets combine music appreciation with a storybook theme! Students compose their wondrous tales by choosing the setting, characters, and familiar fairy tale 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!

August Checkboxes - Students can use the checkboxes to 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! Time, nature, settings, instruments, colors, and more! Students can also color in the emojis that best describe their listening experience in the emoji grid.

Become Ocean - Do you need engaging brain breaks? This single-page listening activity is great for celebrating summer, Earth Day, or adding to your August sub plans. Just print and play! The music is available on YouTube or your favorite streaming services.

August Mindful Listening (en Español) From January to December, the monthly listening sets are now available in Spanish! Este conjunto de hojas de escucha está inspirado por los diversos días festivos estatales que conmemoran el cumpleaños de George Washington, Abraham Lincoln y Thomas Jefferson – ¡así como el 4 de julio y otras ocasiones con temas Americanos!

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John Williams Bundle Listening Sheets, Popcorn Party Match for February ✪

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Just Print & Play! Do you need engaging John Williams activities? This bundle features 4 resources for your John Williams unit! Also great for sub plans and music centers.

Bundle Benefits:

  • Save time! The music selections are already curated for you
  • Add music appreciation to various lessons and unit studies
  • Students explore social-emotional themes through listening
  • Low-prep engaging and mindful activities for students
  • Easily find the music on YouTube or your favorite music services
  • No musical training is required - just print and play!

John Williams Composer Pack

  • 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)

  1. The Imperial March
  2. Hedwig's Theme
  3. Horn Concerto
  4. Flight to Neverland
  5. Journey to the Island
  6. The Throne Room
  7. Princess Leia's Theme
  8. The Raiders March

John Williams Popcorn Party

Do you need fun & engaging activities for your John Williams unit? Match the music to the correct movie! Cut & laminate the full-color popcorn pages and empty popcorn boxes. Each piece of popcorn will match its own movie popcorn box. Great for a group activity or music center. Answer key is provided for students to check their answers or use as a reference.

Printable Listening Sheets Include:

  1. Princess Leia’s Theme (Star Wars: A New Hope)
  2. The Imperial March (Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back)
  3. The Throne Room (Star Wars: A New Hope)
  4. Somewhere in my Memory (Home Alone)
  5. Journey to the Island (Jurassic Park)
  6. Jurassic Park Theme (Jurassic Park)
  7. Harry’s Wondrous World (Harry Potter, Sorcerer’s Stone)
  8. The Quidditch Match (Harry Potter, 2001)
  9. Yoda’s Theme (The Empire Strikes Back, 1980)
  10. The Force Suite (Star Wars: A New Hope)
  11. Secrets of the Castle (Harry Potter, Prisoner of Azkaban)
  12. Across the Stars (Star Wars: Attack of the Clones
  13. The Raider’s March (Raiders of the Lost Ark)
  14. You are the Pan (Hook)
  15. E.T. And Me (E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial)
  16. Reunion of Friends (Harry Potter, Chamber of secrets)
  17. Anakin’s Theme (Star Wars: Phantom Menace)
  18. Mom Returns (Finale) (Home Alone)
  19. Schindler’s Theme (Schindler’s List)
  20. A Tree for my Bed (Jurassic Park)
  21. Saying Goodbye (E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial)

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.

John Williams Birthday Activities (Pre-K & Up!)

Celebrate the birthday and achievements of John Williams!

What’s Inside:

  • Composer Fact Sheet: Each composer fact sheet in this series includes fun, basic information – full name, birthplace, birth date and more. One of the composer’s most popular compositions is also included. The fact sheet also lists one or more of the composer’s known associates.
  • Birthplace Fact Sheet: Introduce the composer’s birthplace with a very light research paper. Use your favorite geographical resource to find the country’s capital city, size, language, and traditional foods. The historical name of some territories may have changed, but the most modern country is used for easy reference.
  • Birthday Coloring Page: A fun coloring page repeats the composer’s birthday, and invites the artist to color in a special cupcake to celebrate the occasion.
  • Birth Month Vocabulary This small list of six vocabulary words will contain terms related to the composer’s birthday season. Ranging from Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter – to rain, flowers, snow, and everything in between.
  • Composer Vocabulary Another six-word vocabulary list that typically includes the composer’s name, birthplace, instrument, or other related terms. Space is provided to trace each term and the included handwriting paper can be used for additional practice.
  • Numbers & Letter Tracing The numbers and letter tracing sheet offers additional handwriting practice.
  • Handwriting & Story Pages Two types of blank paper are included, either for continued practice of vocabulary words or for story writing.
  • Listening Activity Sheets (4) Listening sheets include the title of a popular piece, the composer, a black & white composer to color in, and a space for drawing any scene that may come to mind when listening. There are also additional options to identify the mood of a piece and indicate which instruments are playing.

Printable Listening Sheets Include:

  1. The Imperial March
  2. Jurassic Park Theme
  3. Superman Theme
  4. Olympic Fanfare (1984)

John Williams Carnival Listening Sheets

Just print & play! Do you need engaging classical music activities? These NEW activity sheets feature a carnival theme! Students can color their own carnival while listening to this selection of John Williams compositions!

Which carnival rides and activities would best fit a piece of music? Does the tempo feel like a roller coaster or a peaceful swing ride in the sky? Choose a tasty treat from the snack bar, then stop at the prize booth before finishing. There are no wrong answers!

Printable Listening Sheets Include:

  1. The Imperial March
  2. Hedwig's Theme
  3. Horn Concerto
  4. Flight to Neverland
  5. Journey to the Island
  6. The Throne Room
  7. Princess Leia's Theme
  8. The Raiders March
  9. Duel of the Fates
  10. Binary Sunset
  11. The Face of Pan
  12. The Five Sacred Trees
  13. Viktor's Tale
  14. Harry's Wondrous World
  15. Somewhere in My Memory
  16. Yoda's Theme
  17. The Fog Scene
  18. E.T. is Alive!
  19. Flying Theme
  20. Growing Up in Paris
  21. Violin Concerto No. 1

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November Composer Study Bundle | Classical Music Activities

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Do you need engaging listening activities for November, Autumn, or Thanksgiving? Celebrate the composers with November birthdays! This bundle includes:

  • Aaron Copland (November 14th)
  • Benjamin Britten (November 22nd)
  • Fanny Mendelssohn (November 14th)
  • Scott Joplin (November 24th)

Each Composer Resource Includes:

1-page Resource Guide

Listening Sheet Star Rating Guide (Students rate with pumpkins!)

Listening Sheets

Weather and Emotions Listening Sheets

Composer Biography Page - 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!

Composer Research Sheet - students can use their favorite reference materials to compile a full page of facts about the composer's home country.

Composer Rating Activity - there are more options to profile the composer on the rating sheet, including which season and musical style they belong to.

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 score.

Aaron Copland Listening Sheets:

  1. Appalachian Spring
  2. Four Piano Blues
  3. An Outdoor Adventure
  4. Down a Country Lane
  5. Ceremonial Fanfare
  6. Midsummer Nocturne
  7. Midday Thoughts
  8. Letter From Home

Benjamin Britten Listening Sheets:

  1. The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra
  2. Simple Symphony
  3. Violin Concerto No. 5
  4. Spring Symphony
  5. Cuckoo (Friday Afternoons)
  6. Sinfonia Da Requiem
  7. Cello Sonata, Op. 65
  8. Ballad of Heroes

Fanny Mendelssohn Listening Sheets:

  1. Notturno in G Minor
  2. Italien, Op. 8 No. 3
  3. Piano Sonata in C Minor
  4. String Quartet in E Flat
  5. Sonata O Capriccio
  6. Piano Trio, Op. 11
  7. Das Heimweh, Op. 8 No. 2
  8. Sehnsucht, Op. 9 No. 7

Scott Joplin Listening Sheets:

  1. The Entertainer
  2. Maple Leaf Rag
  3. Augustan Club Waltz
  4. Kismet Rag
  5. Ragtime Dance
  6. Weeping Willow Rag
  7. Swipesy Cake Walk
  8. Silver Swan Rag

► 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!

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Classical Music Activities | March Composer Bundle ✪

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Do you need engaging classical music activities for March and Spring? Celebrate the composers with March birthdays! This bundle includes:

  • Frédéric Chopin (March 1st)
  • Modest Mussorgsky (March 21st)
  • Joseph Haydn (March 31st)
  • Carl P.E. Bach (March 8th)

Each Composer Resource Includes:

1-page Resource Guide

Listening Sheet Star Rating Guide

Listening Sheets

Weather and Emotions Listening Sheets

Composer Biography Page - 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!

Composer Research Sheet - students can use their favorite reference materials to compile a full page of facts about the composer's home country.

Composer Rating Activity - there are more options to profile the composer on the rating sheet, including which season and musical style they belong to.

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 score.

Frédéric Chopin Listening Sheets:

  1. Ballade No. 2 in F Major
  2. Fantaisie-Impromptu
  3. Piano Sonata No. 2
  4. Nocturne in E Flat Major, Op. 2, No. 2
  5. Piano Sonata No. 3
  6. Piano Concerto No. 1
  7. Polonaise in A-Flat Major, Op. 53
  8. Etude Op. 10, No. 12

Modest Mussorgsky Listening Sheets:

  1. The Gnome
  2. Night on Bald Mountain
  3. Great Gate of Kiev
  4. The Fair at Sorochyntsi
  5. A Tear
  6. The Song of the Flea
  7. Near the Southern Shore of the Crimea
  8. Scherzo in C-Sharp Minor

Joseph Haydn Listening Sheets:

  1. Symphony No. 94
  2. Trumpet Concerto
  3. Cello Concerto No. 1
  4. Symphony No. 104
  5. Symphony No. 45
  6. String Quartets Op. 33
  7. Cello Concerto No. 2
  8. Symphony No. 88

Carl P.E. Bach Listening Sheets:

  1. Cello Concerto in A Minor, WQ. 170
  2. Keyboard Concerto in D Minor, WQ. 23
  3. Flute Concerto in D Minor, WQ. 22
  4. Keyboard Sonata in A Major, WQ. 55
  5. Symphony in E Minor, WQ. 178
  6. Symphony in E-Flat Major, WQ. 179
  7. Harpsichord Concerto in C Minor, WQ. 31
  8. Piano Concerto in F Major, WQ. 33
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Classical Music Activities | May Composer Bundle ✪

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Do you need engaging classical music activities for May and Spring? Celebrate the composers with May birthdays! This bundle includes:

  • Johannes Brahms (May 7th)
  • Pyotr Tchaikovsky (May 7th)
  • Mary Lou Williams (May 8th)
  • Claudio Monteverdi (May 15th)

Each Composer Resource Includes:

1-page Resource Guide

Listening Sheet Star Rating Guide

Listening Sheets

Weather and Emotions Listening Sheets

Composer Biography Page - 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!

Composer Research Sheet - students can use their favorite reference materials to compile a full page of facts about the composer's home country.

Composer Rating Activity - there are more options to profile the composer on the rating sheet, including which season and musical style they belong to.

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 score.

Johannes Brahms Listening Sheets:

  1. Wiegenlied
  2. Hungarian Dance No. 5
  3. Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68
  4. Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77
  5. Piano Concerto No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 15
  6. Cello Sonata No. 1
  7. Horn Trio
  8. String Quintet No. 2

Pyotr Tchaikovsky Listening Sheets:

  1. 1812 Overture
  2. Symphony No. 4
  3. Piano Concerto No. 1
  4. Serenade for Strings
  5. Manfred Symphony
  6. Symphony No. 3
  7. Piano Concerto No. 3
  8. String Quartet No. 1

Mary Lou Williams Listening Sheets:

  1. Don't Blame Me
  2. My Blue Heaven
  3. All Blues
  4. A Fungus Amungus
  5. A Grand Night (sometimes spelled Nite) for Swinging
  6. Scorpio
  7. Gloria
  8. Walkin' and Swingin'

Claudio Monteverdi Listening Sheets:

  1. Damigella Tutta Bella
  2. L'Arianna
  3. Mass for 4 Voices
  4. Lasciatemi Morire
  5. Ecco Silvio, SV 97
  6. E Questa Vita un Lampo
  7. Zefiro Torna
  8. Sestina

► 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!

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Classical Music Activities | Baroque Composer Bundle with 70 Bonus Posters

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Just print & play! Do you need engaging classical music activities? Six classical composers are included in this activity/listening bundle! Each composer pack includes listening sheets, a research activity page, and more! Also great for sub plans.

Bundle Benefits:

  • Save time! The music selections are already curated for you
  • Add music appreciation to various lessons and unit studies
  • Students explore social-emotional themes through listening
  • Low-prep engaging and mindful activities for students
  • Easily find the music on YouTube or your favorite music services
  • No musical training is required - just print and play!

Each product includes:

  • 1-page Resource Guide
  • Listening Sheet Star Rating Guide (Students rate with stars or seasonal shapes!)
  • Listening Sheets
  • Weather and Emotions Listening Sheets
  • Composer Biography Page - 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!
  • Composer Research Sheet - students can use their favorite reference materials to compile a full page of facts about the composer's home country.
  • Composer Rating Activity - there are more options to profile the composer on the rating sheet, including which season and musical style they belong to.
  • 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 score.

Composer Packs Included:

George Handel

  1. Messiah, HWV 56
  2. Water Music
  3. Music for the Royal Fireworks
  4. Ode for the Birthday of Queen Anne
  5. Alexander's Feast
  6. The Harmonious Blacksmith
  7. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6
  8. Verdi Prati

Antonio Vivaldi

  1. Gloria
  2. Magnificat
  3. Mandolin Concerto in C Major
  4. Concerto Alla Rustica
  5. Lute Concerto in D Major
  6. Concerto for Strings in G minor
  7. La Senna Festeggiante
  8. Piano, Gemo

Claudio Monteverdi

  1. Damigella Tutta Bella
  2. L'Arianna
  3. Mass for 4 Voices
  4. Lasciatemi Morire
  5. Ecco Silvio, SV 97
  6. E Questa Vita un Lampo
  7. Zefiro Torna
  8. Sestina

Henry Purcell

  1. King Arthur
  2. Come, Ye Sons of Art
  3. Hail! Bright Cecilia
  4. Abdelazer Suite
  5. An Evening Hymn
  6. Lost is my Quiet
  7. Fantasia Upon One Note
  8. Let Us Wander Not Unseen

Domenico Scarlatti

  1. Sonata in G Minor ("Cat Fugue")
  2. Sonata in A Major, K. 208
  3. Sonata in D Major, K. 140
  4. Sonata in F Minor, K. 239
  5. Sonata in D Major, K. 21
  6. Sonata in C Minor, K. 48
  7. Sonata No. 22 in A Major
  8. Sonata in A Major, K. 500

Johann Pachelbel

  1. Canon in D Major
  2. Chaconne in F Minor
  3. Chaconne in D Minor
  4. Toccata in G Minor
  5. Fugue in G Major
  6. Fugue in E Minor
  7. Toccata in F Major
  8. Tröste uns Gott

+ BONUS FILE

This bundle has you covered with engaging listening activities, but what about visual learning? Grab this pack of 70 Composer Fact Sheet Posters as a free bonus! These calming rainbow-themed posters can also work as handouts, or resize them in your print settings for colorful flashcards.

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Classical Music Activities | Bach Family Bundle ✪

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Just print & play! Do you need engaging music activities for Johann Sebastian Bach? Explore his family tree with listening sheets, geography studies, and more! Three of his sons are also featured in this bundle. Students can follow the Bach family legacy through time!

Products Included:

Bach Composer Listening Activities

Composer Fact Sheet - From the composer's birthplace to the instruments they've studied, this one page reference sheet will make a great handout for your students.

Birthplace Guide - Add in some geographical research to discover more about where the composer was born! This page includes space for writing the capital, language, and even a popular food.

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.

Printable Listening Sheet Sets Include:

  1. Toccata and Fugue in D Minor
  2. Fantasia and Fugue in G Minor
  3. Cantata No. 21
  4. Orchestral Suite No. 3 (Air)
  5. Concerto for Two Violins
  6. Partitia for Violin No. 2
  7. Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major

Johann Christian Bach

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)

  1. Harpsichord Concerto in D Major, Op. 1 No. 6
  2. Cello Concerto in C Minor
  3. Sonata for Flute and Piano in D Major
  4. Harpsichord in F Minor
  5. Bassoon Concerto in B Flat Major
  6. Symphony in C Major, Op. 3 No. 2
  7. Sonata for Keyboard in D Major, Op. 5 No. 2

Johann Sebastian Bach

Composer Fact Sheet: Each composer fact sheet in this series includes fun, basic information – full name, birthplace, birth date and more. One of the composer’s most popular compositions is also included. The fact sheet also lists one or more of the composer’s known associates.

Birthplace Fact Sheet: Introduce the composer’s birthplace with a very light research paper. Use your favorite geographical resource to find the country’s capital city, size, language, and traditional foods. The historical name of some territories may have changed, but the most modern country is used for easy reference.

Birthday Coloring Page: A fun coloring page repeats the composer’s birthday, and invites the artist to color in a special cupcake to celebrate the occasion.

Birth Month Vocabulary This small list of six vocabulary words will contain terms related to the composer’s birthday season. Ranging from Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter – to rain, flowers, snow, and everything in between.

Composer Vocabulary Another six-word vocabulary list that typically includes the composer’s name, birthplace, instrument, or other related terms. Space is provided to trace each term and the included handwriting paper can be used for additional practice.

Numbers & Letter Tracing The numbers and letter tracing sheet offers additional handwriting practice.

Handwriting & Story Pages Two types of blank paper are included, either for continued practice of vocabulary words or for story writing.

Listening Activity Sheets (4) Listening sheets include the title of a popular piece, the composer, a black & white composer to color in, and a space for drawing any scene that may come to mind when listening. There are also additional options to identify the mood of a piece and indicate which instruments are playing.

Listening Sheets Included:

  1. Toccata and Fugue in D Minor
  2. Fantasia and Fugue in G Minor
  3. Cantata No. 21
  4. Orchestral Suite No. 3 "Air"

Wilhelm Friedemann Bach

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)

  1. Sinfonia in D Minor, F. 65
  2. Keyboard Sonata in A Major, F. 8
  3. Concerto for 2 Harpsichords, F. 46
  4. Harpsichord Concerto in F Major
  5. Duet for 2 Violas in G Major, No. 2, F. 61
  6. Adagio and Fugue, F. 65
  7. Flute Sonata in E Minor
  8. Fantasia in E Minor, FK. 21

Johann Sebastian Bach Birthday Fun Pack!

Celebrate the birthday and achievements of Johann Sebastian Bach! This composer fun pack is full of vocabulary, coloring, listening sheets and more. Designed for Pre-K and Kindergarten + adaptable for older students as well!

What’s Inside:

Composer Fact Sheet

Birthplace Fact Sheet

Birthday Coloring Sheet

Birthday Season Vocabulary

Composer Vocabulary

Story Tiles

Compose a Story

Birthday Planner - More or Less Activities (4 pages)

Find the Difference

Compose a Pattern (2 pages)

Listening Sheets:

Toccata and Fugue in D Minor

Cantata No. 21

Orchestral Suite No. 3 (Air)

Magnificat

Italian Concerto

Bourree in E Minor

Fugue in G Minor

The Partita in D Minor

Mass in B Minor

Carl P.E. Bach

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)

  1. Cello Concerto in A Minor, WQ. 170
  2. Keyboard Concerto in D Minor, WQ. 23
  3. Flute Concerto in D Minor, WQ. 22
  4. Keyboard Sonata in A Major, WQ. 55
  5. Symphony in E Minor, WQ. 178
  6. Symphony in E-Flat Major, WQ. 179
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Classical Music Activities | Modern Composer Bundle with 70 Bonus Posters

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Just print & play! Do you need engaging classical music activities? Six modern composers are included in this activity/listening bundle! Each composer pack includes listening sheets, a research activity page, and more! Also great for sub plans.

Bundle Benefits:

  • Save time! The music selections are already curated for you
  • Add music appreciation to various lessons and unit studies
  • Students explore social-emotional themes through listening
  • Low-prep engaging and mindful activities for students
  • Easily find the music on YouTube or your favorite music services
  • No musical training is required - just print and play!

Each product includes:

  • 1-page Resource Guide
  • Listening Sheet Star Rating Guide (Students rate with stars or seasonal shapes!)
  • Listening Sheets
  • Weather and Emotions Listening Sheets
  • Composer Biography Page - 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!
  • Composer Research Sheet - students can use their favorite reference materials to compile a full page of facts about the composer's home country.
  • Composer Rating Activity - there are more options to profile the composer on the rating sheet, including which season and musical style they belong to.
  • 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 score.

Composer Packs Included:

Duke Ellington

  1. Take the 'A' Train
  2. It Don't Mean a Thing
  3. Mood Indigo
  4. In a Sentimental Mood
  5. Perdido
  6. Rockin' in Rhythm
  7. C-Jam Blues
  8. Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue

John Williams

  1. The Imperial March
  2. Hedwig's Theme
  3. Horn Concerto
  4. Flight to Neverland
  5. Journey to the Island
  6. The Throne Room
  7. Princess Leia's Theme
  8. The Raiders March

Amy Beach

  1. Romance for Violin and Piano, Op. 23
  2. Gaelic Symphony in E Minor
  3. 'Dreaming', Op. 15, No. 3
  4. Piano Trio, Op. 150
  5. String Quartet in One Movement, Op. 89
  6. Violin Sonata in A Minor, Op. 34
  7. Piano Concerto in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 45
  8. Piano Quintet in in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 67

Florence Price

  1. Symphony No. 3 in C Minor
  2. Piano Sonata in E Minor
  3. Violin Concerto No. 2
  4. Sonata in E Minor
  5. Symphony No. 4 in D Minor
  6. Violin Concerto No. 1
  7. Symphony No. 1 in E Minor
  8. Symphony No. 2 in G Minor

George Walker

  1. Sinfonia No. 4
  2. Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 1
  3. String Quartet No. 2
  4. Piano Sonata No. 5
  5. Concerto for Violin and Orchestra
  6. Bleu for Unaccompanied Violin
  7. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra
  8. Pageant and Proclamation

George Gershwin

  1. Rhapsody in Blue
  2. An American in Paris
  3. Someone to Watch Over Me
  4. Concerto in F
  5. Foggy Day
  6. Cuban Overture
  7. Walking the Dog

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This bundle has you covered with engaging listening activities, but what about visual learning? Grab this pack of 70 Composer Fact Sheet Posters as a free bonus! These calming rainbow-themed posters can also work as handouts, or resize them in your print settings for colorful flashcards.

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Popcorn Party Bundle! John Williams Listening Activities & Music Note Matching

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Just Print & Play! Do you need fun & engaging activities for your John Williams unit? This bundle includes over 100 pages of John Williams and movie-inspired popcorn fun! Three full resources included!

Bundle Benefits:

  • Save time! The music selections are already curated for you
  • Add music appreciation to various lessons and unit studies
  • Students explore social-emotional themes through listening
  • Low-prep engaging and mindful activities for students
  • Easily find the music on YouTube or your favorite music services
  • No musical training is required - just print and play!

John Williams Popcorn Party Listening Activities, February

Match the music to the correct movie! Cut & laminate the full-color popcorn pages and empty popcorn boxes. Each piece of popcorn will match its own movie popcorn box. Great for a group activity or music center. Answer key is provided for students to check their answers or use as a reference.

Printable Listening Sheets Include:

  1. Princess Leia’s Theme (Star Wars: A New Hope)
  2. The Imperial March (Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back)
  3. The Throne Room (Star Wars: A New Hope)
  4. Somewhere in my Memory (Home Alone)
  5. Journey to the Island (Jurassic Park)
  6. Jurassic Park Theme (Jurassic Park)
  7. Harry’s Wondrous World (Harry Potter, Sorcerer’s Stone)
  8. The Quidditch Match (Harry Potter, 2001)
  9. Yoda’s Theme (The Empire Strikes Back, 1980)
  10. The Force Suite (Star Wars: A New Hope)
  11. Secrets of the Castle (Harry Potter, Prisoner of Azkaban)
  12. Across the Stars (Star Wars: Attack of the Clones
  13. The Raider’s March (Raiders of the Lost Ark)
  14. You are the Pan (Hook)
  15. E.T. And Me (E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial)
  16. Reunion of Friends (Harry Potter, Chamber of Secrets)
  17. Anakin’s Theme (Star Wars: Phantom Menace)
  18. Mom Returns (Finale) (Home Alone)
  19. Schindler’s Theme (Schindler’s List)
  20. A Tree for My Bed (Jurassic Park)
  21. Saying Goodbye (E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial)

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.

Music Notes Matching Flashcard Fun! December Activities, Popcorn Party Friends

Music Center! Do you need engaging activities for practicing music notes? This music note matching activity reviews & strengthens treble and bass note skills. Cut and laminate for extended use. Cards feature popcorn party friends!

*An additional set of posters & cards are included without background graphics.

18 Grand Staff Puzzles (18 in all)

Treble Space Notes: f - a - c - e

Treble Line Notes: e - g - b - d - f

Bass Space Notes: a - c - e - g

Bass Line Notes: g - b - d - f - a

5 Wall Posters / Music Center Sheets

Grand Staff: Illustrates the two staves

Treble Clef: Explains at-a-glance what the treble clef looks like

Treble Notes: Displays and defines the notes on the treble clef

Bass Clef: Explains at-a-glance what the bass clef looks like

Bass Notes: Displays and defines the notes on the bass clef

John Williams Composer Activities, February, Classical Music

Just print & play! Do you need engaging John Williams activities or music sub plans? Each page offers creative ways for students to learn more about the classical compositions of John Williams!

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)

  1. The Imperial March
  2. Hedwig's Theme
  3. Horn Concerto
  4. Flight to Neverland
  5. Journey to the Island
  6. The Throne Room
  7. Princess Leia's Theme
  8. The Raiders March

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Kobe Bryant "Dear Basketball" Music by John Williams Listening Activity

Sports Story, Classical Music Listening Sheets, John Williams, Richard Wagner

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Christmas Carol Listening Activity Bundle

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Just print & play! Do you need engaging classical music activities or music sub plans? This Christmas-themed listening activity bundle offers creative music appreciation! In this special edition, there is no artist or performer listed so you can play any version you like!

Bundle Benefits:

  • Save time! The music selections are already curated for you
  • Add music appreciation to various lessons and unit studies
  • Students explore social-emotional themes through listening
  • Low-prep engaging and mindful activities for students
  • Easily find the music on YouTube or your favorite music services
  • No musical training is required - just print and play!

NEW! Students use the new "Cookie Rating Guides" to rate their listening experience! Each rating guide features colorful cookies (or black & white,) instead of stars and the listening sheets have five cookies at the bottom to color in. You'll also find "reindeer" added in the animal category.

Featured Music:

  1. Silent Night
  2. Deck the Halls
  3. O Come All Ye Faithful
  4. The Twelve Days of Christmas
  5. O Little Town of Bethlehem
  6. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
  7. Up On the Housetop
  8. O Holy Night
  9. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
  10. Away in a Manger
  11. Angels We Have Heard on High
  12. Jingle Bells

What’s Inside:

  1. Music Rating Guide students rate the music using 1 to 5 cookies (new format)
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Five Star Rating Guide - students rate the music using 1 to 5 cookies (classic format)
  5. Listening Activity Sheets - Listening sheets include the title of a popular piece, the composer, a black & white composer to color in, and a space for drawing any scene that may come to mind when listening. There are additional options to identify the mood of a piece and indicate which instruments are playing.
  6. Weather Color & Listen Sheet - While listening to the selected piece, students can color in the weather elements they feel and hear.
  7. Emotions Color & Listen Sheet - Students color the character(s) that best identify their emotions while listening to the music.
  8. Emojis Color & Listen Sheet - Twelve emojis to choose from! Students choose the emoji faces that best match their feelings or impressions about the music.
  9. Fairy Tale Story Guide - an illustrated chart with each character/object
  10. Fairy Tale Listening Sheet - Students compose their wondrous tale by choosing the setting, characters, and familiar fairy tale objects inspired by the music.
  11. Fairy Tale Drawing Page
  12. Woodland Tale Story Guide - an illustrated chart with each character/object
  13. Woodland Story Listening Sheet - Students compose their epic tale by choosing nature-themed objects and characters inspired by the music.
  14. Woodland Story Drawing Page

❄️ You're invited to the Winter Wonderland category! ❄️ Do you want to create lots of festive winter memories with your students this year? You'll find a growing collection of seasonal printables like music, writing, and fun activities for your classroom or homeschool in one shop section - and we're always adding more!

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World Classical Music Bundle of Social-Emotional Listening Activities ✪

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Just print & play! Do you need engaging classical music activities? This activity bundle takes listeners worldwide with classical music from eight countries! Each listening pack features some of each country's most notable, distinctive, and well-loved pieces.

Lifetime Updates

You'll have everything you need for a tour of the world's greatest classical music with 192 listening activities! You will also receive periodic updates for this resource for free! Keep an eye on your "My Purchases" tab for update notifications.

Bundle Benefits:

  • Save time! The music selections are already curated for you
  • Add music appreciation to various lessons and unit studies
  • Students explore social-emotional themes through listening
  • Low-prep engaging and mindful activities for students
  • Easily find the music on YouTube or your favorite music services
  • No musical training is required - just print and play!

Countries Included:

Australia, Canada, France, Italy, New Zealand, Portugal, Spain, and the United States

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 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 of Australia (28 pages)

  1. Australian Bird Waltz, Frederick Ellard
  2. Pride of Australia, Reginald Stoneham
  3. Distant Memories Waltz, Reginald Stoneham
  4. Zelda, Percy Code
  5. Arnhem Land Symphony, Mirrie Hill
  6. The Leafy Lanes of Kent, Mirrie Hill
  7. Fantasie Sonata, Roy Agnew
  8. Sonata Ballade, Roy Agnew
  9. Storm Clouds Cantata, Arthur Benjamin
  10. Concerto Romantico, Peggy Glanville-Hicks
  11. The Fallen Leaf, Dulcie Holland
  12. Piano Concerto No. 1, Miriam Hyde
  13. Piano Concerto No. 2, Malcolm Williamson

Classical Music of Canada (28 pages)

  1. Canada Mosaic, Jean Coulthard
  2. Tabuh-Tabuhan, Colin McPhee
  3. Symphony No. 2, Jacques Hétu
  4. Daydreams, Murray Adaskin
  5. Remembering Schubert, Ann Southam
  6. Orion, Claude Vivier
  7. Sun, Murray Schafer
  8. Offrande II, Serge Garant
  9. The Edge of the World, John Weinzweig
  10. Music for a Young Prince, Godfrey Ridout
  11. Piano Concerto No. 1, Violet Archer
  12. String Quartet No. 3, Violet Archer
  13. Symphony No. 1, Jean Coulthard

Classical Music of Italy (26 pages)

  1. Una Furtiva Lagrima, Donizetti
  2. Vesti La Giubba, Leoncavallo
  3. La donna è mobile, Verdi
  4. O Mio Babbino Caro, Puccini
  5. Funiculì, Funiculà, Denza & Turco
  6. Oboe Concerto in D Minor, Marcello
  7. Dance of the Hours, Ponchielli
  8. String Quintet in E Minor, Boccherini
  9. Piano Sonata in F Minor, Clementi
  10. The Barber of Seville, Rossini
  11. Adagio in G Minor, Albinoni
  12. Flute Concerto in F Major, Vivaldi

Classical Music of New Zealand (28 pages)

  1. Drysdale Overture, Douglas Lilburn
  2. Melodies for Orchestra, Jack Body
  3. Lautari, Helen Bowater
  4. Piano Concerto No. 1, Edwin Carr
  5. The End of the Golden Water, Edwin Carr
  6. Symphony No. 1, David Farquhar
  7. Cloud Folk, John Psathas
  8. Ring Round the Moon, David Farquhar
  9. Nocturne (Havrincourt 1918,) Nigel Keay
  10. Symphony No. 3, Anthony Ritchie
  11. Kyoto, John Psathas
  12. Piano Concerto No. 2, Lyell Cresswell
  13. Clarinet Quintet, Anthony Ritchie

Classical Music of Portugal (30 pages)

  1. Symphony No. 4, Luís de Freitas Branco
  2. Violin Concerto, Luís de Freitas Branco
  3. Piano Concerto No. 2, João Domingos Bomtempo
  4. Symphony No. 1 in E Flat Major, João Domingos Bomtempo
  5. Symphonic Overture No. 1, Joly Braga Santos
  6. Concerto for String Orchestra in D, Joly Braga Santos
  7. Sonata for Harpsichord in C Minor, Carlos Seixa
  8. Toccata for Harpsichord in F Minor, Carlos Seixa
  9. Flores de Musica, Manuel Roridgues Coelho
  10. Symphony No. 1, Luís de Freitas Branco
  11. Ballada, Op. 16, José Vianna da Motta
  12. Valsa Caprichosa, José Vianna da Motta
  13. Symphony No. 1, Luís de Freitas Branco
  14. Symphony No. 2, Luís de Freitas Branco

Classical Music of Spain (24 pages)

  1. Sonatina, Federico Moreno Torroba
  2. Sinfonía de la Danza Prima, María Teresa Prieto
  3. Danza Española No. 2, Enrique Granados
  4. Música para un Jardín, Joaquín Rodrigo
  5. Serenata, Op. 87, Joaquín Turina Pérez
  6. Fantasia de Marina (Arietta,) Francisco Tárrega
  7. El Palo Verde, María Teresa Prieto
  8. Suite española, Op. 47, Isaac Albéniz
  9. Danzas fantásticas, Joaquín Turina
  10. Nouvelette, Alicia de Larrocha

Classical Music of the United States (28 pages)

  1. Appalachian Spring, Aaron Copland
  2. Rhapsody in Blue, George Gershwin
  3. Blue in Green, Miles Davis
  4. Take the 'A' Train, Duke Ellington
  5. The Entertainer, Scott Joplin
  6. Journey to the Island, John Williams
  7. Central Park in the Dark, Charles Ives
  8. Ice Dance, Danny Elfman
  9. Piano Trio, Op. 150, Amy Beach
  10. Symphony No. 3 in C Minor, Florence Price
  11. Serenata, Leroy Anderson
  12. Stars and Stripes Forever, John Philip Sousa
  13. Olympic Fanfare (1984,) John Williams

Classical Music of France (25 pages)

  1. Gymnopédie No. 1, Satie
  2. Gymnopédie No. 2, Satie
  3. Gymnopédie No. 3, Satie
  4. Gnossienne No. 4, Satie
  5. Arabesque No. 1, Debussy
  6. Arabesque No. 2, Debussy
  7. Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Saint-Saëns
  8. La Valse, Ravel
  9. String Quartet in F Major, Ravel
  10. Porz Goret, Tiersen
  11. Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, Saint-Saëns
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Chinese New Year Listening Bundle with Lifetime Updates

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Print & Play! Do you need mindful & engaging activities for the Chinese New Year and Spring Festival? This bundle of activities would make a great addition to your classroom festivities or a China unit study!

Lifetime Updates

You'll have everything you need for a month of classical music appreciation with 100+ listening activities in this activity vault. You will also receive periodic updates for this resource for free! Keep an eye on your "My Purchases" tab for update notifications.

Bundle Benefits:

  • Save time! The music selections are already curated for you
  • Add music appreciation to various lessons and unit studies
  • Students explore social-emotional themes through listening
  • Low-prep engaging and mindful activities for students
  • Easily find the music on YouTube or your favorite music services
  • No musical training is required - just print and play!

NEW! These special edition listening sheets have 2 new instruments added (pipa, guquin) 1 new animal (dragon,) and students color in Chinese coins for the star rating! Each page also features Chinese clipart for coloring.

Learning Objectives

  • increased knowledge of popular classical music composers
  • increased knowledge of the Chinese New Year celebration and imagery
  • familiarity with the composer's works
  • ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of classical music
  • identify different instrument sounds
  • social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within classical music
  • creative expression by drawing and choosing colors related to a musical theme

8 Chinese Folk Songs

Listening Sheets Include: (2 pages per piece)

01. Lan Hua Hua

02. Driving the Mule Team

03. The Flowing Stream

04. Jasmine Flower

05. A Horseherd's Mountain Song

06. When Will the Acacia Bloom?

07. A Single Bamboo Can Easily Bend

08. Leaving Home

Composed by Zhou Long

Classical China

Listening Sheets Include: (2 pages per piece)

01. For the World (Hero Soundtrack) Tan Dun, Perlman*

02. The Eternal Vow (Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon,) Tan Dun

03. Gone with Leaves (Hero Soundtrack) Tan Dun, Perlman*

04. Dance of the Yao People, Tieshan, Gang

05. The Flowing Stream, Long

06. Passacaglia: Secret of Wind and Birds, Tan Dun

07. Pipa Concerto No. 2, Jiping

08. Violin Concerto No. 1, Jiping

09. The Silk Road Fantasia Suite, Jiping

10. The Butterfly Lovers' Violin Concerto, Zhanhao, Gang

*The "Hero" soundtrack is attributed to Itzhak Perlman, Kodō, and Tan Dun.

Five Elements, Zhou Long

Listening Sheets Include: (2 pages per piece)

01. Metal

02. Wood

03. Water

04. Fire

05. Earth

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 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.

Chinese New Year Music Note Matching

Music Center! Do you need engaging activities for practicing music notes? This music note-matching activity reviews & strengthens treble and bass note skills. Cut and laminate for extended use. Cards feature Chinese New Year graphics with bold cherry blossom backgrounds!

*An additional set of posters & cards are included without background graphics.

18 Grand Staff Puzzles (18 in all)

Treble Space Notes: f - a - c - e

Treble Line Notes: e - g - b - d - f

Bass Space Notes: a - c - e - g

Bass Line Notes: g - b - d - f - a

5 Wall Posters / Music Center Sheets

Grand Staff: Illustrates the two staves

Treble Clef: Explains at-a-glance what the treble clef looks like

Treble Notes: Displays and defines the notes on the treble clef

Bass Clef: Explains at-a-glance what the bass clef looks like

Bass Notes: Displays and defines the notes on the bass clef

Chinese New Year Word Search

No Prep! Do you need engaging activities to accompany your Chinese New Year units and celebrations? Students can search for Chinese New Year themed words in this 15x15 word grid. 15 words can be found up, down, or across! Answer key included.

Chinese New Year Blank Sheet Music

Print & Play! Do you need fun and engaging music activities for Chinese New Year? Designed with the youngest composers in mind - these blank manuscript pages allow students to compose their own pieces! Draw the music notes or use small stickers to piece together a classical composition. Treble & bass clef tracing sheets are also included.

Chinese Zodiac Music Notes Matching Flashcard Fun!

Music Center! Do you need engaging activities for practicing music notes? This music note matching activity reviews & strengthens treble and bass note skills. Cut and laminate for extended use. Cards feature Chinese Zodiac graphics!

*An additional set of posters & cards are included without background graphics.

18 Grand Staff Puzzles (18 in all)

Treble Space Notes: f - a - c - e

Treble Line Notes: e - g - b - d - f

Bass Space Notes: a - c - e - g

Bass Line Notes: g - b - d - f - a

5 Wall Posters / Music Center Sheets

Grand Staff: Illustrates the two staves

Treble Clef: Explains at-a-glance what the treble clef looks like

Treble Notes: Displays and defines the notes on the treble clef

Bass Clef: Explains at-a-glance what the bass clef looks like

Bass Notes: Displays and defines the notes on the bass clef

Chinese New Year Handwriting Practice

No Prep! Do you need engaging activities to accompany your Chinese New Year units and celebrations? Students can practice handwriting with these Zodiac animal-themed worksheets! Each page has an animal to color, letter practice, and space to draw a Chinese New Year scene!

Zodiac Animals Include:

  1. Dog
  2. Dragon
  3. Goat
  4. Horse
  5. Monkey
  6. Ox
  7. Pig
  8. Rabbit
  9. Rat
  10. Rooster
  11. Snake
  12. Tiger
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