Music History Time Machine

This year, we're traveling through time to learn about Music History. Starting in August, we'll begin with the Medieval Period and work our way through history by studying composers from each musical period. Composers will be presented in chronological order by time period.

In each lesson, students will learn three facts about each composer as well as listen to at least one of their compositions. After listening to each composition, students will compare and contrast the music of their composer of the day to composers we have studied in other time periods. They will also be encouraged to evaluate the music and give their opinion of each selection.

Click on the following links to learn more about each composer or to watch a youtube video of each composition presented in class.

Medieval Time Period:
Hildegard von Bingen (1098-1179)
Selected Composition: "Spiritus Sanctus"
Three facts:
1) from Germany
3) a nun
3) composed the largest repertoire of any medieval composer

Renaissance Time Period:
Josquin des Prez (1450-1521)
Selected Composition: "Ave Maria"
Three facts:
1) from France
2) wrote both sacred and secular music
3) wrote in all major musical forms of the time period

Thomas Tallis (1505-1585)
Selected Composition: "If Ye Love Me"
Three facts:
1) from England
2) recognized as one of the most important English composers of all time
3) wrote and performed for the King and Queen of England