Just print & play! Do you need engaging November/Thanksgiving/Autumn activities or music sub plans? Each page offers creative ways for students to learn more about the classical compositions of Aaron Copland!

Composer Birthday:

Aaron Copland - November 14

What's Included:

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 Musical Selections: (two pages per piece)

01. Appalachian Spring

02. Four Piano Blues

03. An Outdoor Adventure

04. Down a Country Lane

05. Ceremonial Fanfare

06. Midsummer Nocturne

07. Midday Thoughts

08. Letter From Home

★ 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.