★ Just Print & Play! Do you need fun and engaging brain breaks? This classical music activity pack features 6 listening activities to experience! The Star Rating and Emoji guides are included as a fun reference (color/b&w.) Also great for sub plans & sub tubs!
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Classical Music Activities | Britten Brain Breaks ✪
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Just Print & Play! Do you need fun and engaging brain breaks? This classical music activity pack features 6 listening activities to experience! The Star Rating and Emoji guides are included as a fun reference (color/b&w.) Also great for sub plans & sub tubs!
Featured Music:
The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, Benjamin Britten
Brain Break Activities:
► 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!
Franz Liszt Composer Pack | Brain Break Activities
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Just Print & Play! Do you need fun and engaging brain breaks? This classical music activity pack features 6 listening activities to experience! The Star Rating and Emoji guides are included as a fun reference (color/b&w.) Also great for sub plans & sub tubs!
Featured Music:
Piano Concerto No. 2, Franz Liszt
Brain Break Activities:
► We know you'll love helping students create meaningful connections to classical music, so we are happy to share these free listening activities with you today!
Classical Music Activities | Brahms Brain Breaks ✪
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Just Print & Play! Do you need fun and engaging brain breaks? This classical music activity pack features 6 listening activities to experience! The Star Rating and Emoji guides are included as a fun reference (color/b&w.) Also great for sub plans & sub tubs!
Featured Music:
Academic Festival Overture, Op. 80, Johannes Brahms
Brain Break Activities:
► 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!
William Grant Still Composer Pack | Brain Break Activities
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Just Print & Play! Do you need fun and engaging brain breaks? This classical music activity pack features 6 listening activities to experience! The Star Rating and Emoji guides are included as a fun reference (color/b&w.) Also great for sub plans & sub tubs!
Featured Music:
Symphony No. 1 "Afro-American", William Grant Still
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Classical Music Activities | Prokofiev Brain Breaks ✪
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Just Print & Play! Do you need fun and engaging brain breaks? This classical music activity pack features 6 listening activities to experience! The Star Rating and Emoji guides are included as a fun reference (color/b&w.) Also great for sub plans & sub tubs!
Featured Music:
Peter and the Wolf, Sergei Prokofiev
Brain Break Activities:
► 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!
Florence Price Classical Music Brain Break | Black History Month Activities
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Low-Prep! Ready to unlock the transformative power of classical music? This Black History Month, make classical music listening breaks a classroom staple! Students will benefit from a deeper connection to the arts while exploring iconic classical music composers throughout history.
Featured Music: Symphony No. 4 in D Minor
Performer: Florence Price
Listening Time: Approximately 30 minutes or less if listening to individual movements
What should I know about Florence Price?
Florence Price wove the soulful rhythms of African American spirituals and folk tunes into classical music, forever changing its tapestry. Though she faced many challenges as a Black woman composer in the early 20th century, her talent blazed a trail, paving the way for generations to come. But she wasn't just a folklorist; her works like the Symphony in E Minor showcased her mastery of orchestral techniques, earning her the prestigious W.C. Handy Award in 1933 – a first for a Black woman composer. She championed the works of other Black composers, and actively nurtured young musicians, her passion for education and inclusivity ensuring her legacy reached far beyond the concert hall.
What are Music Breaks?
Forget tedious prep – all you need is this musical treasure trove featuring SIX dynamic activities inspired by a captivating piece of classical music. No grading, no pressure, just pure exploration! These bite-sized activities are like time-traveling portals transporting students to the heart of Black musical history.
How do I use these listening activities?
Want to boost students' active listening skills without draining your prep time? These print-and-play classical music activities are ready to go! Just find the music on YouTube or your favorite streaming services, choose and print your preferred differentiated listening sheets, and cue the music! There are no wrong answers so students select the elements that are most meaningful to them.
Where do I find the music?
Each piece gets checked for availability on YouTube, Spotify, and other popular music sources.
What types of differentiated listening activities are included?
Need More Black History Month Resources?
Share stories, create conversations, and spark a deeper appreciation for the arts all month (and all year) long! Explore ALL of the Black History Month composer packs, activities, and digital resources.
Classical Music Activities | Zhanhao and Gang Brain Breaks ✪
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Just Print & Play! Do you need fun and engaging brain breaks? This classical music activity pack features 6 listening activities to experience! The Star Rating and Emoji guides are included as a fun reference (color/b&w.) Also great for sub plans & sub tubs!
Featured Music:
Butterfly Lovers' Violin Concerto, He Zhanhao & Chen Gang
Brain Break Activities:
► We know you'll love helping students create meaningful connections to classical music, so we are happy to share these free listening activities with you today!
Classical Music Activities | Bach Brain Breaks with Digital Resources
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Just Print & Play! Do you need fun and engaging brain breaks? This classical music activity pack features 6 listening activities to experience! The Star Rating and Emoji guides are included as a fun reference (color/b&w.) Also great for sub plans & sub tubs!
Featured Music:
Brandenburg Concerto No. 4, Johann Sebastian Bach
♫ "Study Bach. There you will find everything." - Johannes Brahms ♫
★ 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.
Brain Break Activities:
► We know you'll love helping students create meaningful connections to classical music, so we are happy to share these free listening activities with you today!
Classical Music Activities | Turina Pérez Brain Breaks ✪
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Just Print & Play! Do you need fun and engaging brain breaks? This classical music activity pack features 6 listening activities to experience! The Star Rating and Emoji guides are included as a fun reference (color/b&w.) Also great for sub plans & sub tubs!
Featured Music:
Serenata, Op. 87, Joaquín Turina Pérez
Brain Break Activities:
► We know you'll love helping students create meaningful connections to classical music, so we are happy to share these free listening activities with you today!
Classical Music Activities | Rossini Brain Breaks ✪
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Just Print & Play! Do you need fun and engaging brain breaks? This classical music activity pack features 6 listening activities to experience! The Star Rating and Emoji guides are included as a fun reference (color/b&w.) Also great for sub plans & sub tubs!
Featured Music:
The Barber of Seville, Gioachino Rossini
Brain Break Activities:
► 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!
Beethoven Composer Pack | Brain Break Activities
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Just Print & Play! Do you need fun and engaging brain breaks? This classical music activity pack features 6 listening activities to experience! The Star Rating and Emoji guides are included as a fun reference (color/b&w.) Also great for sub plans & sub tubs!
Featured Music:
Piano Concerto No. 4, Ludwig Van Beethoven
Brain Break Activities:
► 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!
Tchaikovsky Composer Pack | Brain Break Activities
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Just Print & Play! Do you need fun and engaging brain breaks? This classical music activity pack features 6 listening activities to experience! The Star Rating and Emoji guides are included as a fun reference (color/b&w.) Also great for sub plans & sub tubs!
Featured Music:
Piano Concerto No. 1 in B Flat Minor (Pyotr Tchaikovsky)
Brain Break Activities:
► 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!