Classical Music Stories

Classical Music Stories by Downs, Cynthia. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780513023284.

Classical Music Stories innovatively introduces elementary-age students to the fascinating world of classical music. This resource comprises twenty sections, each featuring a different piece of music. By concentrating on the narrative qualities of theclassical music stories, the incredible world of classical music leaps to life! Teachers can also use the cross-curricular approach in this book to introduce subjects as varied as social studies, history, art, creative writing, math, and science.Biographies of the composers highlight the sections, followed by a variety of suggestions, activities, or reproducible worksheets. This is a wonderful way to incorporate music education into your classroom.