Introduce students to the music of Leroy Anderson! The music featured here is light-hearted, fun, and beautiful! Each selection is just a few minutes long, but memorable.

Composer Fact Sheet - From the composer's birthplace to the instruments they've studied, this one page reference sheet will make a great handout for your students.

Birthplace Guide - Add in some geographical research to discover more about where the composer was born! This page includes space for writing the capital, language, and even a popular food.

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:

01. Blue Tango

02. Jazz Pizzicato

03. The Waltzing Cat

04. Forgotten Dreams

05. Clarinet Candy

06. Serenata

07. The Typewriter

► 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!