Classical Music Activities | Summer SEL Listening with 70 Bonus Posters
by Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation"My students loved being able to print off the listening guides to fill in while they listened to a piece of music! Visually, the guides are set up well and are fun and attractive to the kids!" - Kristin Z.
What are the benefits of this bundle?
- Save time! The classical music selections are pre-selected for you.
- These low-prep activities are great for winding down the school year.
- Add music appreciation to your summer send-home packets.
- Easily find the music on YouTube or your favorite music services.
- Engaging and mindful activities for students (and their families!)
- No musical training is required - just print and play!
What's Inside?
This low-prep packet includes a resource guide, star-rating guides, and two different listening pages per piece! Students pair a listening activity with the music and begin noting their feelings, ideas, and more. There are lots of keywords to choose from, instruments to identify, and plenty of room for creativity. Discuss and display for further engagement.
What is the Easel Activity?
Students use the highlight tool to choose from keyword lists that describe their listening experience. An answer box allows students to type 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!
Which musical activities are included in this bundle?
June Listening Sheets
- Mysterious Forest, Frederic Chopin
- Pines of Rome, Ottorino Respighi
- The Forest, Alexander Glazunov
- The Tale the Pine Trees Knew, Arnold Bax
- November Woods, Arnold Bax
- Forest Murmurs (Siegfried,) Richard Wagner
- Woodland Sketches, Edward Macdowell
- The Enchanted Forest, Francesco Geminiani
- Silent Woods, Antonin Dvorak
- A Morning in the Woods, Leo Ornstein
- Waldszenen (Forest Scenes,) Robert Schumann
- Forest Murmurs, Franz Liszt
- To An Old White Pine, Edward MacDowell
- In Deep Woods, Edward MacDowell
- The Five Sacred Trees, Williams
- The Trees, Op. 75, Jean Sibelius
- The Almond Tree, John Ireland
- The Rain Tree, Toru Takemitsu
- Tales from the Vienna Woods, Johann Strauss II
- The Forest of Fir Trees in Winter, Pyotr Tchaikovsky
July Listening Sheets
- Hail to the Chief, Sanderson
- Lincoln Portrait, Copland
- Presidential Polonaise, Sousa
- Maple Leaf Rag, Joplin
- Easter Monday on the White House Lawn, Sousa
- The Star-Spangled Banner, Smith
- The Stars and Stripes Forever, Sousa
- The Invincible Eagle March
- President's March, Filmore
- America the Beautiful, Ward
- Fanfare for the Common Man, Aaron Copland
- Variations on "America," Charles Ives
- Afro-American Symphony, William Grant Still
- The American Frontier, Calvin Custer
- Grand Canyon Suite, Ferde Grofe
- Strike Up the Band, George Gershwin
- Simple Gifts, Aaron Copland
- American Salute, Morton Gould
- The Liberty Bell, John Philip Sousa
- The Washington Post, John Philip Sousa
August Listening Sheets
- The Lark Ascending, Vaughan Williams
- The Earth Prelude, Einaudi
- The Four Seasons, Vivaldi
- Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, Debussy
- Water Music, Handel
- River Flows in You, Yiruma
- Prelude Op. 28, No. 15 ("Raindrop",) Chopin
- Become Ocean, Adams
- A Walk in the Forest, Blech
- The Sea, Bridge
- Conga del Fuego, Marquez
- Romance No. 2, Beethoven
- Concierto de Aranjuez, Rodrigo
- A Midsummer Night's Dream, Mendelssohn
- The Sound of Trees, Pepin
- Summerland, William Grant Still
- The Seasons: Summer, Glazunov
- The Seasons: August, Tchaikovsky
- Summer Night on the River, Delius
- Summer Day, Prokofiev
+ 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.
July 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 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!
★ 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
- 10 Space Tale Listening Sheets
- 10 Space Tale Drawing Pages
Featured Compositions:
- Hail to the Chief, Sanderson
- Lincoln Portrait, Copland
- Presidential Polonaise, Sousa
- Maple Leaf Rag, Joplin
- Easter Monday on the White House Lawn, Sousa
- The Star-Spangled Banner, Smith
- The Stars and Stripes Forever, Sousa
- The Invincible Eagle March
- President's March, Filmore
- America the Beautiful, Ward
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!
Julio, Escucha de música clásica, Día del Presidente
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
From January to December, the monthly listening sets are now available in Spanish!
¡De enero a diciembre, los sets de escucha mensuales ahora están disponibles en español!
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!
También puedes ver la versión en inglés aquí: Patriotic July
Incluye:
Guía de recursos de 1 página
Guía de clasificación musical (los estudiantes colorean de 1 a 5 estrellas)
Hojas de escucha
Hoja de escucha - ¡No hay respuestas incorrectas! Los estudiantes pueden notar cómo se sienten y lo que imaginan mientras escuchan una pieza musical seleccionada. Elige entre los instrumentos musicales, escenas de la naturaleza, colores y más.
Clima y sentimientos - El clima es un tema recurrente en la música clásica. ¿Una pieza musical le recuerda al oyente un día nevado o una alegre tarde soleada? Los estudiantes pueden seleccionar los símbolos meteorológicos que se les ocurran. ¿La música es alegre o triste? Un conjunto de personajes emocionales le permite a tu grupo elegir los sentimientos que mejor se relacionan con una pieza musical.
Hojas de escucha:
- Hail to the Chief, Sanderson
- Lincoln Portrait, Copland
- Presidential Polonaise, Sousa
- Maple Leaf Rag, Joplin
- Easter Monday on the White House Lawn, Sousa
- The Star Spangled Banner, Smith
- The Stars and Stripes Forever, Sousa
- The Invincible Eagle March
- President's March, Filmore
- America the Beautiful, Ward
¡Puedes ganar productos GRATIS dejando una calificación y comentarios sobre tus compras! Cada dólar que gastas cuenta y ganas créditos. ¡Ahorra y canjea créditos durante el pago para obtener un descuento o artículos totalmente gratis cuando compres! ¿Quieres guardar algo para más tarde? ¡Construye tu WISH LIST perfecta!
Más compositores, conjuntos de hojas de escucha y divertidos imprimibles siempre están en camino, ¿a quién te gustaría ver? ¿Qué compositor te gusta más? ¡No dudes en dejar un comentario en la sección de preguntas y respuestas sobre el producto! ¡También te invitamos a SEGUIR y recibir actualizaciones de nuevos productos y descargas gratuitas!
¡Conéctate con Agee & Row en Pinterest para obtener nuevos productos y actividades interesantes!
July 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!
★ 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
- 10 Fairy Tale Listening Sheets
- 10 Fairy Tale Drawing Pages
★ July Listening Sheets Include: (two pages per piece:)
- Hail to the Chief, Sanderson
- Lincoln Portrait, Copland
- Presidential Polonaise, Sousa
- Maple Leaf Rag, Joplin
- Easter Monday on the White House Lawn, Sousa
- The Star-Spangled Banner, Smith
- The Stars and Stripes Forever, Sousa
- The Invincible Eagle March
- President's March, Filmore
- America the Beautiful, Ward
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!
Junio Boscoso, Escucha de música clásica, Árboles, Williams
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
From January to December, the monthly listening sets are now available in Spanish!
¡De enero a diciembre, los sets de escucha mensuales ahora están disponibles en español!
¡Incorpora música clásica a tus lecciones de primavera! Las diez piezas clásicas presentadas en este set tienen temática de árbol o de bosque- perfecto para el Día del Árbol, Día de la Tierra y otros temas inspirados en la naturaleza.
También puedes ver la versión en inglés aquí: Woodland June
Incluye:
Guía de recursos de 1 página
Guía de clasificación musical (los estudiantes colorean de 1 a 5 estrellas)
Hojas de escucha
Hoja de escucha - ¡No hay respuestas incorrectas! Los estudiantes pueden notar cómo se sienten y lo que imaginan mientras escuchan una pieza musical seleccionada. Elige entre los instrumentos musicales, escenas de la naturaleza, colores y más.
Clima y sentimientos - El clima es un tema recurrente en la música clásica. ¿Una pieza musical le recuerda al oyente un día nevado o una alegre tarde soleada? Los estudiantes pueden seleccionar los símbolos meteorológicos que se les ocurran. ¿La música es alegre o triste? Un conjunto de personajes emocionales le permite a tu grupo elegir los sentimientos que mejor se relacionan con una pieza musical.
Hojas de escucha:
- 5 Pieces for Piano, Op. 75, Sibelius
- The Forest, Glazunov
- The Tale the Pine Trees Knew, Bax
- November Woods, Bax
- Forest Murmurs (Siegfried,) Wagner
- Woodland Sketches, Macdowell
- The Five Sacred Trees, Williams
- The Enchanted Forest, Geminiani
- Silent Woods, Dvorak
- A Morning in the Woods, Ornstein
¡Puedes ganar productos GRATIS dejando una calificación y comentarios sobre tus compras! Cada dólar que gastas cuenta y ganas créditos. ¡Ahorra y canjea créditos durante el pago para obtener un descuento o artículos totalmente gratis cuando compres! ¿Quieres guardar algo para más tarde? ¡Construye tu WISH LIST perfecta!
Más compositores, conjuntos de hojas de escucha y divertidos imprimibles siempre están en camino, ¿a quién te gustaría ver? ¿Qué compositor te gusta más? ¡No dudes en dejar un comentario en la sección de preguntas y respuestas sobre el producto! ¡También te invitamos a SEGUIR y recibir actualizaciones de nuevos productos y descargas gratuitas!
¡Conéctate con Agee & Row en Pinterest para obtener nuevos productos y actividades interesantes!
August Space Story Classical Music Fun [from the Classical Journey Bundle]
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Students write and illustrate their own outer space adventure! They can listen to a piece of the music and then draw or write what they imagine happening in that scene. The assignment is both imaginative and instructive, enabling children to see how characters feel and how they themselves might feel in new situations.
Engaged listeners 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!
★ 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
- 10 Space Tale Listening Sheets
- 10 Space Tale Drawing Pages
Featured Compositions:
- The Lark Ascending, Vaughan Williams
- The Earth Prelude, Einaudi
- The Four Seasons, Vivaldi
- Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, Debussy
- Water Music, Handel
- River Flows in You, Yiruma
- Prelude Op. 28, No. 15 ("Raindrop",) Chopin
- Become Ocean, Adams
- A Walk in the Forest, Blech
- The Sea, Bridge
More Fairy Tale Listening Sets:
The Nutcracker Fairy Tale Story
Classical Fairy Tale Stories
Fairy Tale Story 12-Month Growing Bundle
► 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!
June Checkboxes Classical Music Activities [from the Classical Journey Bundle]
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Just Print and Play! Incorporate classical music into your spring lessons! The ten classical pieces featured in this set have a tree or forest theme - perfect for Arbor Day, Earth Day, and other nature-inspired themes. Also great for music sub plans or brain breaks!
You can also view another style of listening sheets here: Woodland June
★ 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:
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:
- 5 Pieces for Piano, Op. 75, Sibelius
- The Forest, Glazunov
- The Tale the Pine Trees Knew, Bax
- November Woods, Bax
- Forest Murmurs (Siegfried,) Wagner
- Woodland Sketches, Macdowell
- The Five Sacred Trees, Williams
- The Enchanted Forest, Geminiani
- Silent Woods, Dvorak
- A Morning in the Woods, Ornstein
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.
► 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!
August John Luther Adams 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 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.
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
Become Ocean - John Luther Adams
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!
June John Williams Classical Music Activity [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 summer, Arbor Day, or for adding to your June 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
The Five Sacred Trees - John Williams
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!
July John Philip Sousa 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 Independence Day, or for adding to your July 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
The Invincible Eagle March - John Philip Sousa
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!
July Checkboxes Classical Music Activities [from the Classical Journey Bundle]
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Just Print and Play! This set of listening sheets is inspired by the various state holidays that commemorate the birthday of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Thomas Jefferson - and also as a 4th of July and other American-themed occasions! Also great for music sub plans or brain breaks!
★ 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:
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:
- Hail to the Chief, Sanderson
- Lincoln Portrait, Copland
- Presidential Polonaise, Sousa
- Maple Leaf Rag, Joplin
- Easter Monday on the White House Lawn, Sousa
- The Star Spangled Banner, Smith
- The Stars and Stripes Forever, Sousa
- The Invincible Eagle March
- President's March, Filmore
- America the Beautiful, Ward
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.
► 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!
Verano de Agosto, Escucha de música clásica, Tierra, Handel
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
From January to December, the monthly listening sets are now available in Spanish!
¡De enero a diciembre, los sets de escucha mensuales ahora están disponibles en español!
¡Incorpora música clásica a tus lecciones de verano! Las diez piezas clásicas presentadas en este set tienen tema de “tierra” – perfecto para el Día del Árbol, el Día de la Tierra y otros temas inspirados en la naturaleza.
También puedes ver la versión en inglés aquí: August Summer
Incluye:
Guía de recursos de 1 página
Guía de clasificación musical (los estudiantes colorean de 1 a 5 estrellas)
Hojas de escucha
Hoja de escucha - ¡No hay respuestas incorrectas! Los estudiantes pueden notar cómo se sienten y lo que imaginan mientras escuchan una pieza musical seleccionada. Elige entre los instrumentos musicales, escenas de la naturaleza, colores y más.
Clima y sentimientos - El clima es un tema recurrente en la música clásica. ¿Una pieza musical le recuerda al oyente un día nevado o una alegre tarde soleada? Los estudiantes pueden seleccionar los símbolos meteorológicos que se les ocurran. ¿La música es alegre o triste? Un conjunto de personajes emocionales le permite a tu grupo elegir los sentimientos que mejor se relacionan con una pieza musical.
Hojas de escucha:
- The Lark Ascending, Vaughan Williams
- The Earth Prelude, Eiunadi
- The Four Seasons, Vivaldi
- Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, Debussy
- Water Music, Handel
- River Flows in You, Yiruma
- Prelude Op. 28, No. 15 ("Raindrop",) Chopin
- Become Ocean, Adams
- A Walk in the Forest, Blech
- The Sea, Bridge
¡Puedes ganar productos GRATIS dejando una calificación y comentarios sobre tus compras! Cada dólar que gastas cuenta y ganas créditos. ¡Ahorra y canjea créditos durante el pago para obtener un descuento o artículos totalmente gratis cuando compres! ¿Quieres guardar algo para más tarde? ¡Construye tu WISH LIST perfecta!
Más compositores, conjuntos de hojas de escucha y divertidos imprimibles siempre están en camino, ¿a quién te gustaría ver? ¿Qué compositor te gusta más? ¡No dudes en dejar un comentario en la sección de preguntas y respuestas sobre el producto! ¡También te invitamos a SEGUIR y recibir actualizaciones de nuevos productos y descargas gratuitas!
¡Conéctate con Agee & Row en Pinterest para obtener nuevos productos y actividades interesantes!
August Checkboxes Classical Music Activities [from the Classical Journey Bundle]
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Just Print and Play! Incorporate classical music into your spring lessons! The ten classical pieces featured in this set have an "earth" theme - perfect for Arbor Day, Earth Day, and other nature-inspired themes. Also great for music sub plans or brain breaks!
★ 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:
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:
- The Lark Ascending, Vaughan Williams
- The Earth Prelude, Eiunadi
- The Four Seasons, Vivaldi
- Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, Debussy
- Water Music, Handel
- River Flows in You, Yiruma
- Prelude Op. 28, No. 15 ("Raindrop",) Chopin
- Become Ocean, Adams
- A Walk in the Forest, Blech
- The Sea, Bridge
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.
► 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!
August 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!
★ 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
- 10 Fairy Tale Listening Sheets
- 10 Fairy Tale Drawing Pages
Featured Compositions:
- The Lark Ascending, Vaughan Williams
- The Earth Prelude, Einuadi
- The Four Seasons, Vivaldi
- Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, Debussy
- Water Music, Handel
- River Flows in You, Yiruma
- Prelude Op. 28, No. 15 ("Raindrop",) Chopin
- Become Ocean, Adams
- A Walk in the Forest, Blech
- The Sea, Bridge
More Fairy Tale Listening Sets:
The Nutcracker Fairy Tale Story
Classical Fairy Tale Stories
June 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!
★ 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
- 10 Fairy Tale Listening Sheets
- 10 Fairy Tale Drawing Pages
★ June Listening Sheets Include: (two pages per piece:)
- 5 Pieces for Piano, Op. 75, Sibelius (When the Rowan Blossoms, The Solitary Pine, The Aspen, The Birch, The Spruce)
- The Forest, Glazunov
- The Tale the Pine Trees Knew, Bax
- November Woods, Bax
- Forest Murmurs (Siegfried,) Wagner
- Woodland Sketches, Macdowell
- The Five Sacred Trees, Williams
- The Enchanted Forest, Geminiani
- Silent Woods, Dvorak
- A Morning in the Woods, Ornstein
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!
June 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 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!
★ 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
- 10 Space Tale Listening Sheets
- 10 Space Tale Drawing Pages
Featured Compositions:
- 5 Pieces for Piano, Op. 75, Sibelius (When the Rowan Blossoms, The Solitary Pine, The Aspen, The Birch, The Spruce)
- The Forest, Glazunov
- The Tale the Pine Trees Knew, Bax
- November Woods, Bax
- Forest Murmurs (Siegfried,) Wagner
- Woodland Sketches, Macdowell
- The Five Sacred Trees, Williams
- The Enchanted Forest, Geminiani
- Silent Woods, Dvorak
- A Morning in the Woods, Ornstein
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!