Classical Music Activities for April Bundle with Digital Resources
by Agee and Row Classical Music AppreciationWelcome the breezy sounds of spring with this set of listening sheets! Nine classical pieces are featured (two pages each.)
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.
This set is part of the 12 Month Listening Bundle!
Printable Listening Sheet Sets Include:
01. Where the Lemons Blossom, Strauss (title translations will vary)
02. Symphony No. 1 (Spring,) Schumann
03. The Four Seasons (Spring,) Vivaldi
04. Appalachian Spring, Copland
05. Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 Op. 46, Grieg
06. Violin Sonata No. 5 in F major, Beethoven
07. Organ Concerto No. 13 in F major, Handel
08. Dance of the Birds, Rimsky-Korsakov
09. Reflections in the Water, Debussy
★ 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.
April Checkboxes Classical Music Activities [from the Classical Journey Bundle]
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Just Print and Play! Welcome the breezy sounds of spring with this set of listening sheets! Students can explore the selected musical pieces with checkboxes, emojis, and an inspiration box. Also great for music sub plans or brain breaks!
You can also view another style of listening sheets here: April Sunshine
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:
- Where the Lemons Blossom, Strauss (title translations will vary)
- Symphony No. 1 (Spring,) Schumann
- The Four Seasons (Spring,) Vivaldi
- Appalachian Spring, Copland
- Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 Op. 46, Grieg
- Violin Sonata No. 5 in F major, Beethoven
- Organ Concerto No. 13 in F major, Handel
- Dance of the Birds, Rimsky-Korsakov
- Reflections in the Water, Debussy
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.
April 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
- 9 Fairy Tale Listening Sheets
- 9 Fairy Tale Drawing Pages
★ April Listening Sheets Include: (two pages per piece:)
- Where the Lemons Blossom, Strauss (title translations will vary)
- Symphony No. 1 (Spring,) Schumann
- The Four Seasons (Spring,) Vivaldi
- Appalachian Spring, Copland
- Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 Op. 46, Grieg
- Violin Sonata No. 5 in F major, Beethoven
- Organ Concerto No. 13 in F major, Handel
- Dance of the Birds, Rimsky-Korsakov
- Reflections in the Water, Debussy
★ 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!
April Aaron Copland 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 spring or for adding to your April 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
Appalachian Spring - Aaron Copland
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!
April 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
- 9 Space Tale Listening Sheets
- 9 Space Tale Drawing Pages
Featured Compositions:
- Where the Lemons Blossom, Strauss (title translations will vary)
- Symphony No. 1 (Spring,) Schumann
- The Four Seasons (Spring,) Vivaldi
- Appalachian Spring, Copland
- Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 Op. 46, Grieg
- Violin Sonata No. 5 in F major, Beethoven
- Organ Concerto No. 13 in F major, Handel
- Dance of the Birds, Rimsky-Korsakov
- Reflections in the Water, Debussy
★ 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!