Classical Music Activities Bundle for March with Digital Resources
by Agee and Row Classical Music AppreciationBring 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:
- In Ireland, Sir Hamilton Harty
- Londonderry Air, Harty
- Symphony No. 3 "Irish," Sir Charles Villiers Stanford
- Nocturne No. 4 in A Major, John Field
- Piano Concerto No. 3, Field
- Symphony in E Major "Irish," Sir Arthur Sullivan
- Cello Concerto, Sullivan
- Symphony No. 1, Stanford
- Irish Rhapsody No. 1, Stanford
- 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.
March Fairy Tale Classical Music Activities [from the Classical Journey Bundle]
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Just print and play! Do you need engaging classical music activities? Classical Fairy Tale listening sheets combine music appreciation with a storybook theme! Students compose their wondrous tale 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!
What's Included:
- Story Guide – an illustrated chart with each character/object
- 10 Fairy Tale Listening Sheets
- 10 Fairy Tale Drawing Pages
★ March Listening Sheets Include: (two pages per piece:)
- In Ireland, Sir Hamilton Harty
- Londonderry Air, Harty
- Symphony No. 3 "Irish," Sir Charles Villiers Stanford
- Nocturne No. 4 in A Major, John Field
- Piano Concerto No. 3, Field
- Symphony in E Major "Irish," Sir Arthur Sullivan
- Cello Concerto, Sullivan
- Symphony No. 1, Stanford
- Irish Rhapsody No. 1, Stanford
- Irish Suite, Leroy Anderson
★ 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!
March Space Story Classical Music Activities [from the Classical Journey Bundle]
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Just print and play! Do you need engaging classical music activities? Classical Space Tale listening sheets combine music appreciation with an intergalactic theme! Students compose their epic space tale 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!
What's Included:
- Story Guide – an illustrated chart with each character/object
- 10 Space Tale Listening Sheets
- 10 Space Tale Drawing Pages
Featured Compositions:
- In Ireland, Sir Hamilton Harty
- Londonderry Air, Harty
- Symphony No. 3 "Irish," Sir Charles Villiers Stanford
- Nocturne No. 4 in A Major, John Field
- Piano Concerto No. 3, Field
- Symphony in E Major "Irish," Sir Arthur Sullivan
- Cello Concerto, Sullivan
- Symphony No. 1, Stanford
- Irish Rhapsody No. 1, Stanford
- Irish Suite, Leroy Anderson
★ 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!
March Irish Rhapsody Classical Music Fun [from the Classical Journey Bundle]
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Do you need engaging brain breaks? This single-page listening activity is great for celebrating St. Patrick's Day or for adding to your March sub plans. Just print and play! The music is available on YouTube or your favorite streaming services.
While listening, students color the scene and choose the keywords/elements that resonate with their listening experience. There are also blank lines for writing in additional keywords. Students often engage in discussions about what they've heard or felt. Great for displaying!
Featured Music
Irish Rhapsody - Charles Villiers Stanford
Learning Objectives
- increased knowledge of the composition
- 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
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!
March Checkboxes Classical Music Activities [from the Classical Journey Bundle]
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Just Print and Play! 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. Also great for music sub plans or brain breaks!
You can also view another style of listening sheets here: Emerald March
What's Included:
Emoji Rating Guide (14 emojis to choose from, color and b&w)
Listening Sheets - there are no wrong answers! 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!
Printable Listening Sheet Sets Include:
- In Ireland, Sir Hamilton Harty
- Londonderry Air, Harty
- Symphony No. 3 "Irish," Sir Charles Villiers Stanford
- Nocturne No. 4 in A Major, John Field
- Piano Concerto No. 3, Field
- Symphony in E Major "Irish," Sir Arthur Sullivan
- Cello Concerto, Sullivan
- Symphony No. 1, Stanford
- Irish Rhapsody No. 1, Stanford
- Irish Suite, Leroy Anderson (American composer)
Checkbox options:
Time, nature, settings, instruments, colors, and more! Students can also color in the emojis that best describe their listening experience in the emoji grid.
The 'Inspiration Box' can be used for:
Drawing/doodling, journaling, notes, poetry, etc.