Educ351genrereport Classical Music

• 1.Classical Music Ashlee Holland andHannah Quirey

2. Timeline ofClassical Music

• Medieval

• Renaissance

• Baroque

• Classical

• Early Romantic

• Romantic

• Modern

3. Medieval

• Gregorian chant is monophonic--meaning music that consists of only one melodic line without accompaniment

• Gradually developed during the 11th to 13th centuries into organum

• Organum two or three lines moving simultaneously but independently, therefore almost inadvertently representing the beginnings of harmony

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MbDqc3x97k

4. Renaissance

• The rediscovery of ancient Greek ideals in the Renaissance inspired many musicians to explore the eloquent possibilities of their art.

• New instruments were invented, including the clavichord and virginal and many existing instruments were improved.

• Composers were still almost entirely devoted to choral writing, and the few instrumental compositions which have survived often create the impression of being vocal works in disguise.

• Instrumental music came into its own for the first time, especially keyboard music in the form of fantasias, variations, and dance movements

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4j65-jHnnw&feature=PlayList&p=950927BE218CFE01&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=27

Clavichord Virginal 5. Baroque

• The foundations were laid for the following 300 or so years of musical expression

• The idea of the modern orchestra was born

• The rather soft-grained string family of the Renaissance was gradually replaced by the bolder violin, viola and cello, the harpsichord was invented, and important advances were made in all instrumental groups.

• Classical music began to work its way into society, being played outdoors at dinner parties or special functions

6. Baroque Period

• Bach had jobs such as working for a duke, working for a prince, and working at St. Thomas Church and the School in Leipzig Germany.

• Bach is known as greatest geniuses in music history.

• He was known for composing: organs, various instruments, orchestras, choirs, and concertos.

• March 21, 1685- July 28, 1750

• A sample of his work:http://www.classicsforkids.com/composers/bio.asp?id=2

Johann Sebastian Bach 7. Baroque Period

• He was a composer, a teacher, and a priest.

• He was known as the Red Priest because he had red hair.

• He is considered the best Italian composer of his era.

• He composed: concertos, operas, and church music.

• His most famous concertos is The Four Seasons.

• A sample of his work:http://www.classicsforkids.com/composers/bio.asp?id=61

Antonio Vivaldi 8. Classical

• Introduction to sonata form.

• Development of the modern concerto, symphony, sonata, trio and quartet

• The late Baroque style was complex and ornate. The composers of the early Classical period changed direction, writing music that was much simpler in texture.

• One of the most important developments of the Classical period is the growth of the public concert.

• It was now possible for composers to survive without being the employee of one person or family. Composers started organizing concerts featuring their own music, and often attracted large audiences.

• The increasing popularity of the public concert had a strong impact on the growth of the orchestra

9. Classical Period

• During his lifetime he composed: operas, symphonies, concertos,masses and chamber music.

• January 27, 1756 December 5, 1791

• A sample of his work:http://www.classicsforkids.com/composers/bio.asp?id=36

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 10. Romantic

• Romanticism implies fantasy, spontaneity and sensuality.

• Classical music was expressive, but not so passionate.

• Beethoven who was in some ways responsible for igniting the flame of romanticism, always struggled to maintain that balance

• Musical story-telling became important, and not just in opera, but in "pure" instrumental music as well.

11. Romantic Period Cont.

• His works are beautiful in spite of his deafness.

• He is most famous for his nine symphonies.

• He composed: choral music, piano music, string quartets, and opera.

• December 16, 1770 -March 26, 1827

• A sample of his work:http://www.classicsforkids.com/composers/bio.asp?id=4

Ludwig van Beethoven 12. Romantic Period Cont.

• He had his first concert at only eight years old.

• He is known asthe greatest pianist ofhis era.

• He died of tuberculosis.

• March 1, 1810- October 17, 1849

• A sample of his work:http://www.classicsforkids.com/composers/bio.asp?id=13

Frederic Chopin 13. Modern

• Technology has played a increasingly important role in the development of 20th century music.

• Composers have used recording tape as a compositional tool

• Electronically generated sounds have been used both on their own and in combination with traditional instruments.

• More recently, computer technology has been used in a variety of ways, including manipulating the performance of instruments in real time.

14. Manheim SteamRoller

• Known for their Christmas albums but they also have a Halloween album too

• Pioneers of neo-classical electronic music, emerging as one of the driving forces behind the New Age phenomenon

• Composer Chip Davis

15. Classroom Activities

• Have children listen to the music and move/create any way they want to (Story, move around classroom, play instruments, dance, and artwork)

• Make your body match the music (ie. If the music is happy, make your body look happy, if the music is sad, make your body look sad)

• Highlight a composer by providing information and samples.

• Teach math by highlighting patterns

• in the music