Music Independent Work Packet

Morning's Embrace by Joseph Schwantner | SEL Classical Music Activities

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Do you need engaging brain breaks or bell ringers? These mindful listening activities are an easy way to include music appreciation in any classroom or homeschool.

Just print and cue the music! Students begin listening and interpreting what they hear and feel. The music is available on YouTube or your favorite streaming services. There are no wrong answers, and no musical training is required. (great for sub plans!) There are five differentiated listening sheets included for each piece of music.

Featured Music

  1. Morning's Embrace, Joseph Schwantner

Learning Objectives

  • increased knowledge of popular composers
  • familiarity with a variety of musical periods
  • ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of music
  • identify different instrument sounds
  • social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within the music
  • creative expression by drawing and choosing colors related to a musical theme

Differentiated Listening Sheets

  • Mindful Listening - students draw a scene inspired by the music and select meaningful keywords that describe their listening experience
  • Emotions & Weather - lots of emotions and weather to choose from and color
  • Checkboxes - an easy-to-follow checklist page that features emojis, instruments, colors, and more
  • Color A Carnival - which ride or activity best matches the music? Don't forget to choose a snack and a prize!
  • Listen and Color - lots of drawing/journaling space with meaningful keywords to choose from

Embark on a 12-month musical journey through time with the Classical Journey Bundle! ♬

Add a touch of mindful music to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. With over 150 categorized classical pieces, the Classical Journey Bundle offers an engaging printable for every occasion. Each month unlocks a curated selection of themed classical music pieces, perfectly paired with a holiday or season!

$1.25

Music Theory - Scales and Keys Major Scales - 4 Paragraphs w/Questions

By Quick Assignment Central

Key Features:

  • Concise 4-Paragraph Format: Breaks down topics into manageable sections for maximum understanding. Written at a 7th grade ESOL student level but suitable for a wide range of learners.
  • Four Comprehension Questions: Encourages critical thinking and tests knowledge effectively.
  • Answer Key Included: Simplifies grading and ensures accurate evaluation.
  • Multi-Purpose Use: Ideal for lessons, homework, assessments, or review activities.
  • Wide Topic Range: This is one assignment from a series of 10. Buy different topics to use for group projects / study guides and more.

Visit my store today for bundle deals on this series and discover other engaging, ready-to-use assignments for your classroom needs!

$3.00

Bucket Drumming in 3s (*GREAT* for alternating hands!)

By Jason Litt

Getting your Bucket Drumming kids ready to go reading triplets can be easy with "Bucket Drumming in 3s with multiple levels of rhythms ready to challenge kids to work with alternating hands

In this resource you will receive 30 resources which scaffold up

1) Quarters, Triplets

2) Adding in Stick Clicks or Rim Clicks (The "X" notation)

3) Adding in Quarter Rests

4) Adding in consecutive triplets

5) Quarter note triplets

Looking for a background track to practice triplets? Think of none other than Semper Fidelis by JP Sousa!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeD9Nk8-tY0

You can either

  1. Warmup as a class together

  2. Ask students to play it individually as a pass off

  3. Print out a few for your kids and have them play one at random and make a cacophony of triplet drumming!

$3.00

Erich Korngold Classical Music Activities | The Snowman

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Do you need engaging brain breaks or bell ringers? These mindful listening activities are an easy way to include music appreciation in any classroom or homeschool.

Just print and cue the music! Students begin listening and interpreting what they hear and feel. The music is available on YouTube or your favorite streaming services. There are no wrong answers, and no musical training is required. (great for sub plans!) There are five differentiated listening sheets included for each piece of music.

Featured Music

  1. The Snowman, Erich Korngold

Learning Objectives

  • increased knowledge of popular composers
  • familiarity with a variety of musical periods
  • ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of music
  • identify different instrument sounds
  • social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within the music
  • creative expression by drawing and choosing colors related to a musical theme

Differentiated Listening Sheets

  • Mindful Listening - students draw a scene inspired by the music and select meaningful keywords that describe their listening experience
  • Emotions & Weather - lots of emotions and weather to choose from and color
  • Checkboxes - an easy-to-follow checklist page that features emojis, instruments, colors, and more
  • Color A Carnival - which ride or activity best matches the music? Don't forget to choose a snack and a prize!
  • Listen and Color - lots of drawing/journaling space with meaningful keywords to choose from

Embark on a 12-month musical journey through time with the Classical Journey Bundle! ♬

Add a touch of mindful music to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. With over 150 categorized classical pieces, the Classical Journey Bundle offers an engaging printable for every occasion. Each month unlocks a curated selection of themed classical music pieces, perfectly paired with a holiday or season!

$1.25

Music Theory - Minor Scales and Modes - 4 Paragraphs w/Questions

By Quick Assignment Central

Key Features:

  • Concise 4-Paragraph Format: Breaks down topics into manageable sections for maximum understanding. Written at a 7th grade ESOL student level but suitable for a wide range of learners.
  • Four Comprehension Questions: Encourages critical thinking and tests knowledge effectively.
  • Answer Key Included: Simplifies grading and ensures accurate evaluation.
  • Multi-Purpose Use: Ideal for lessons, homework, assessments, or review activities.
  • Wide Topic Range: This is one assignment from a series of 10. Buy different topics to use for group projects / study guides and more.

Visit my store today for bundle deals on this series and discover other engaging, ready-to-use assignments for your classroom needs!

$3.00

Classical Music Activities for October | Fall Story Pack with Digital Resources

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Just print & play! Do you need engaging classical music activities? Autumn Story listening sheets combine music appreciation with a fall theme! Students compose their wondrous tales by choosing the setting, characters, and Autumn-themed objects inspired by the music. There’s also a drawing box for students to capture a scene from their imaginations. Discuss and display for further engagement!

Themes: October, Autumn, Fall

What's Included:

  • Story Guide – an illustrated chart with each character/object
  • 19 Autumn Tale Listening Sheets
  • 19 Autumn Tale Drawing Pages

October Listening Sheets Include: (two pages per piece:)

  1. Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, Bach
  2. Totentanz, Liszt
  3. Mephisto Waltz, Liszt
  4. Aquarium, Saint-Saens
  5. O Fortuna, Orff
  6. Gnomus, Mussorgsky
  7. Night on Bald Mountain, Mussorgsky
  8. Der Vampyr, Marschner
  9. In the Hall of the Mountain King, Grieg
  10. The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Dukas
  11. Dance of the Knights, Prokofiev
  12. Danse Macabre, Saint-Saens
  13. Beethoven's Silence, Cortazar
  14. Moonlight Sonata, Beethoven
  15. Piano Quintet in A Minor, Dvorak
  16. Lacrimosa, Mozart
  17. Scarbo, Ravel
  18. Lake in the Moonlight, Tchaikovsky
  19. Cuckoo in the Depths of the Woods, Saint-Saëns

★ 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.


Embark on a 12-month musical journey through time with the Classical Journey Bundle! ♬

Add a touch of mindful music to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. With over 150 categorized classical pieces, the Classical Journey Bundle offers an engaging printable for every occasion. Each month unlocks a curated selection of themed classical music pieces, perfectly paired with a holiday or season!

$5.50

Music Theory - Rhythm and Meter - 4 Paragraphs w/Questions

By Quick Assignment Central

Key Features:

  • Concise 4-Paragraph Format: Breaks down topics into manageable sections for maximum understanding. Written at a 7th grade ESOL student level but suitable for a wide range of learners.
  • Four Comprehension Questions: Encourages critical thinking and tests knowledge effectively.
  • Answer Key Included: Simplifies grading and ensures accurate evaluation.
  • Multi-Purpose Use: Ideal for lessons, homework, assessments, or review activities.
  • Wide Topic Range: This is one assignment from a series of 10. Buy different topics to use for group projects / study guides and more.

Visit my store today for bundle deals on this series and discover other engaging, ready-to-use assignments for your classroom needs!

$3.00

Halloween Planets Classical Music Activities for October with Digital Resources

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Just print & play! Do you need fun & engaging classical music activities? Experience Gustav Holst's "The Planets!" with a spooky Halloween theme! Each musical composition represents a different planet. Later additions by Leonard Bernstein and Jun Nagao are also included.

Classical Halloween Story listening sheets combine music appreciation with a spooky theme! Students compose their haunted tale by choosing the setting, characters, and familiar Halloween objects inspired by the music. There’s also a drawing box for students to capture a scene from their imaginations. Discuss and display for further engagement!

Printable Listening Sheets Include: (two pages per piece)

  1. The Planets (for listening to the whole suite)
  2. Mars, the Bringer of War
  3. Venus, the Bringer of Peace
  4. Mercury, the Winged Messenger
  5. Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity
  6. Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age
  7. Uranus, the Magician
  8. Neptune, the Mystic
  9. *Pluto, the Unpredictable (Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic)
  10. *Earth (Jun Nagao)

*Later additions to the suite by other composers

What's Included:

  • Story Guide – an illustrated chart with each character/object
  • 10 Halloween Story Listening Sheets
  • 10 Halloween Story Drawing Pages

★ 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.


Want to know more about the haunting sounds of Halloween? Check out The Hidden Secrets of Spooky Halloween Music over on our blog!


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► 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!

$4.25

Music Theory - Musical Form and Structure - 4 Paragraphs w/Questions

By Quick Assignment Central

Key Features:

  • Concise 4-Paragraph Format: Breaks down topics into manageable sections for maximum understanding. Written at a 7th grade ESOL student level but suitable for a wide range of learners.
  • Four Comprehension Questions: Encourages critical thinking and tests knowledge effectively.
  • Answer Key Included: Simplifies grading and ensures accurate evaluation.
  • Multi-Purpose Use: Ideal for lessons, homework, assessments, or review activities.
  • Wide Topic Range: This is one assignment from a series of 10. Buy different topics to use for group projects / study guides and more.

Visit my store today for bundle deals on this series and discover other engaging, ready-to-use assignments for your classroom needs!

$3.00

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov Easter Sacred Classical Music Activities

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Do you need engaging brain breaks or bell ringers for Easter? These mindful listening activities are an easy way to include music appreciation in any classroom or homeschool.

Just print and cue the music! Students begin listening and interpreting what they hear and feel. The music is available on YouTube or your favorite streaming services. There are no wrong answers, and no musical training is required. (great for sub plans!) There are five differentiated listening sheets included for each piece of music.

Featured Music

  1. Russian Easter Festival Overture, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov

Learning Objectives

  • increased knowledge of popular composers
  • familiarity with a variety of musical periods
  • ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of music
  • identify different instrument sounds
  • social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within the music
  • creative expression by drawing and choosing colors related to a musical theme

Differentiated Listening Sheets

  • Mindful Listening - students draw a scene inspired by the music and select meaningful keywords that describe their listening experience
  • Emotions & Weather - lots of emotions and weather to choose from and color
  • Checkboxes - an easy-to-follow checklist page that features emojis, instruments, colors, and more
  • Color A Carnival - which ride or activity best matches the music? Don't forget to choose a snack and a prize!
  • Listen and Color - lots of drawing/journaling space with meaningful keywords to choose from

Need more Easter Sacred Classical Music Activities?

Grand Mass, Amy Beach

Great is the Lord, Edward Elgar

Hymn of the Cherubim, Pyotr Tchaikovsky

Resurrexit, Hector Berlioz

Russian Easter Festival Overture, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov

The Seven Last Words of Christ, Joseph Haydn

Easter Symphony no. 2, Gustav Mahler

Sunday Symphony, William Grant Still

Stabat Mater, Giovanni Pergolesi

St. John Passion, Johann Sebastian Bach


Embark on a 12-month musical journey through time with the Classical Journey Bundle! ♬

Add a touch of mindful music to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. With over 150 categorized classical pieces, the Classical Journey Bundle offers an engaging printable for every occasion. Each month unlocks a curated selection of themed classical music pieces, perfectly paired with a holiday or season!

$1.25

Music Theory - Dynamics, Articulation, and Expression - 4 Paragraphs w/Questions

By Quick Assignment Central

Key Features:

  • Concise 4-Paragraph Format: Breaks down topics into manageable sections for maximum understanding. Written at a 7th grade ESOL student level but suitable for a wide range of learners.
  • Four Comprehension Questions: Encourages critical thinking and tests knowledge effectively.
  • Answer Key Included: Simplifies grading and ensures accurate evaluation.
  • Multi-Purpose Use: Ideal for lessons, homework, assessments, or review activities.
  • Wide Topic Range: This is one assignment from a series of 10. Buy different topics to use for group projects / study guides and more.

Visit my store today for bundle deals on this series and discover other engaging, ready-to-use assignments for your classroom needs!

$3.00

Joseph Haydn Composer Study | Classical Music Activities

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Enhance your classroom or homeschool with the music of Joseph Haydn! This comprehensive composer pack makes teaching Haydn's music easy and enjoyable. With multiple types of listening activities included, this resource offers all you need to explore Haydn's music and inspire your students!

Themes: Violin, Classical, Austria, String Quartets, Concerto

What's Included:

1-page Resource Guide - This guide will get you started quickly! Just print and play.

Listening Sheet Star Rating Guides - A reference sheet illustrates the five-star rating system included in most listening sheets. Each frame has a description, with one being "okay" and 5 stars as "Wow!"

Listening Sheets - 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 musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more. There is a space for drawing and several non-musical elements to consider, such as animals and nature.

Weather and Emotions Listening Sheets

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.

2 Biography Pages - 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! A duplicate blank page is included for students to do their own research.

Composer Research Sheet - Students can use their favorite reference materials to compile a full page of facts about the composer's home country. Some of the research options include capital, continent, population, food, and more.

Composer Rating Activity - There are more options to profile the composer on the rating sheet, including which season and musical style they belong to. This can also be used as a listening sheet or as a bulletin board display.

Word Composer Activity - In the classic letter puzzle, students can use all the letters from the composer's full name to create new, shorter words and record their scores. Add a timer for an extra challenge.

Musical Selections (two pages per piece)

  1. Symphony No. 94
  2. Trumpet Concerto
  3. Cello Concerto No. 1
  4. Symphony No. 104
  5. Symphony No. 45
  6. String Quartets Op. 33
  7. Cello Concerto No. 2
  8. Symphony No. 88
$4.00

Music Theory - Assignment Bundle - 4 Paragraphs w/Questions

By Quick Assignment Central

This is for a complete set of 10 assignments.
Key Features:

  • Concise 4-Paragraph Format: Breaks down topics into manageable sections for maximum understanding.
  • Four Comprehension Questions: Encourages critical thinking and tests knowledge effectively.
  • Answer Key Included: Simplifies grading and ensures accurate evaluation.
  • Multi-Purpose Use: Ideal for lessons, homework, assessments, or review activities.
  • Wide Topic Range: Covers 10 essential music theory topics.

Visit my store today for bundle deals on this series and discover other engaging, ready-to-use assignments for your classroom needs!

$30.00
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John Luther Adams Classical Music Activities | Sky with Four Suns

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Do you need engaging brain breaks or bell ringers? These mindful listening activities are an easy way to include music appreciation in any classroom or homeschool.

Just print and cue the music! Students begin listening and interpreting what they hear and feel. The music is available on YouTube or your favorite streaming services. There are no wrong answers, and no musical training is required. (great for sub plans!) There are five differentiated listening sheets included for each piece of music.

Featured Music

  1. Sky with Four Suns, John Luther Adams

Learning Objectives

  • increased knowledge of popular composers
  • familiarity with a variety of musical periods
  • ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of music
  • identify different instrument sounds
  • social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within the music
  • creative expression by drawing and choosing colors related to a musical theme

Differentiated Listening Sheets

  • Mindful Listening - students draw a scene inspired by the music and select meaningful keywords that describe their listening experience
  • Emotions & Weather - lots of emotions and weather to choose from and color
  • Checkboxes - an easy-to-follow checklist page that features emojis, instruments, colors, and more
  • Color A Carnival - which ride or activity best matches the music? Don't forget to choose a snack and a prize!
  • Listen and Color - lots of drawing/journaling space with meaningful keywords to choose from

Embark on a 12-month musical journey through time with the Classical Journey Bundle! ♬

Add a touch of mindful music to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. With over 150 categorized classical pieces, the Classical Journey Bundle offers an engaging printable for every occasion. Each month unlocks a curated selection of themed classical music pieces, perfectly paired with a holiday or season!

$1.25

Music Theory - Intervals - 4 Paragraphs w/Questions

By Quick Assignment Central

Key Features:

  • Concise 4-Paragraph Format: Breaks down topics into manageable sections for maximum understanding. Written at a 7th grade ESOL student level but suitable for a wide range of learners.
  • Four Comprehension Questions: Encourages critical thinking and tests knowledge effectively.
  • Answer Key Included: Simplifies grading and ensures accurate evaluation.
  • Multi-Purpose Use: Ideal for lessons, homework, assessments, or review activities.
  • Wide Topic Range: This is one assignment from a series of 10. Buy different topics to use for group projects / study guides and more.

Visit my store today for bundle deals on this series and discover other engaging, ready-to-use assignments for your classroom needs!

$3.00

Beyond Tradition: A Journey with George Walker's Modern Classical Music

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Bring an innovative approach to your music classroom or homeschool with the contemporary works of George Walker! This comprehensive composer pack engages students in listening activities, biography pages, and even a word puzzle!

What's Included

1-page Resource Guide - This guide will get you started quickly! Just print and play.

Listening Sheet Star Rating Guide - A reference sheet illustrates the five-star rating system included in most listening sheets. Each frame has a description, with one being "okay" and 5 stars as "Wow!"

Listening Sheets - 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. There is a space for drawing and several non-musical elements to consider, such as animals and nature.

Weather and Emotions Listening Sheets

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.

2 Biography Pages - 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! A duplicate blank page is included for students to do their own research.

Composer Research Sheet - Students can use their favorite reference materials to compile a full page of facts about the composer's home country. Some of the research options include capital, continent, population, food, and more.

Composer Rating Activity - There are more options to profile the composer on the rating sheet, including which season and musical style they belong to. This can also be used as a listening sheet or as a bulletin board display.

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 scores. Add a timer for an extra challenge.

Musical Selections (two pages per piece)

01. Sinfonia No. 4

02. Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 1

03. String Quartet No. 2

04. Piano Sonata No. 5

05. Concerto for Violin and Orchestra

06. Bleu for Unaccompanied Violin

07. Concerto for Piano and Orchestra

08. Pageant and Proclamation

Need More Black History Month Resources?

Share stories, create conversations, and spark a deeper appreciation for the arts all month (and all year) long! Explore ALL of the Black History Month composer packs, activities, and digital resources.

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Music Theory - The Basics of Music Notation - 4 Paragraphs w/Questions

By Quick Assignment Central

Key Features:

  • Concise 4-Paragraph Format: Breaks down topics into manageable sections for maximum understanding. Written at a 7th grade ESOL student level but suitable for a wide range of learners.
  • Four Comprehension Questions: Encourages critical thinking and tests knowledge effectively.
  • Answer Key Included: Simplifies grading and ensures accurate evaluation.
  • Multi-Purpose Use: Ideal for lessons, homework, assessments, or review activities.
  • Wide Topic Range: This is one assignment from a series of 10. Buy different topics to use for group projects / study guides and more.

Visit my store today for bundle deals on this series and discover other engaging, ready-to-use assignments for your classroom needs!

$3.00

Five Minute Music Appreciation | Classical Music Activities

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

All you need is five minutes! Do you need engaging brain breaks or bell ringers? These mindful listening activities are an easy way to include music appreciation in any classroom or homeschool.

Just cue the music! Students begin listening and interpreting what they hear and feel. There are no wrong answers, and no musical training is required.

This listening activity packet features compositions that are approximately five minutes or less. Choose from classical, ragtime, or even opera! There are five differentiated listening sheets included for each piece of music.

Learning Objectives

  • increased knowledge of popular composers
  • familiarity with a variety of musical periods
  • ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of music
  • identify different instrument sounds
  • social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within the music
  • creative expression by drawing and choosing colors related to a musical theme

Differentiated Listening Sheets

  • Mindful Listening - students draw a scene inspired by the music and select meaningful keywords that describe their listening experience
  • Emotions & Weather - lots of emotions and weather to choose from and color
  • Checkboxes - an easy-to-follow checklist page that features emojis, instruments, color, and more
  • Color A Carnival - which ride or activity best matches the music? Don't forget to choose a snack and a prize!
  • Listen and Color - lots of drawing/journaling space with meaningful keywords to choose from

Featured Music (Approximately five minutes or less)

  1. Short Ride in a Fast Machine, John Adams
  2. The Second Waltz, Dmitri Shostakovich
  3. Cantabile, Niccolo Paganini
  4. Salut D'Amour, Edward Elgar
  5. Breakfast Machine, Danny Elfman
  6. Sing, Sing, Sing, Benny Goodman
  7. The Easy Winners, Scott Joplin
  8. O Mio Babbino Caro, Giacomo Puccini
  9. Adoration, Florence Price
  10. Take the 'A' Train, Duke Ellington

Embark on a 12-month musical journey through time with the Classical Journey Bundle! ♬

Add a touch of mindful music to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. With over 150 categorized classical pieces, the Classical Journey Bundle offers an engaging printable for every occasion. Each month unlocks a curated selection of themed classical music pieces, perfectly paired with a holiday or season!

$5.00

March Fairy Tale Classical Music Activities [from the Classical Journey Bundle]

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Just print and play! Do you need engaging classical music activities? Classical Fairy Tale listening sheets combine music appreciation with a storybook theme! Students compose their wondrous tale by choosing the setting, characters, and familiar fairy tale objects inspired by the music. There’s also a drawing box for students to capture a scene from their imaginations. Discuss and display for further engagement!

What's Included:

  • Story Guide – an illustrated chart with each character/object
  • 10 Fairy Tale Listening Sheets
  • 10 Fairy Tale Drawing Pages

March Listening Sheets Include: (two pages per piece:)

  1. In Ireland, Sir Hamilton Harty
  2. Londonderry Air, Harty
  3. Symphony No. 3 "Irish," Sir Charles Villiers Stanford
  4. Nocturne No. 4 in A Major, John Field
  5. Piano Concerto No. 3, Field
  6. Symphony in E Major "Irish," Sir Arthur Sullivan
  7. Cello Concerto, Sullivan
  8. Symphony No. 1, Stanford
  9. Irish Rhapsody No. 1, Stanford
  10. Irish Suite, Leroy Anderson

★ 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.


Embark on a 12-month musical journey through time with the Classical Journey Bundle! ♬

Add a touch of mindful music to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. With over 150 categorized classical pieces, the Classical Journey Bundle offers an engaging printable for every occasion. Each month unlocks a curated selection of themed classical music pieces, perfectly paired with a holiday or season!

$3.00

Classical Music Activities | Composer Firsts ✪

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Just print & play! Do you need engaging classical music activities? Students can experience 62 of the earliest sonatas, concertos, quartets, and symphonies with this bundle! There are two pages per piece for a total of 132 listening activities! A rating guide (color/b&w) is also included.

First Sonata Compositions (32 pages)

  1. Piano Sonata No. 1 in F Minor, Ludwig Van Beethoven
  2. Piano Sonata No. 1 in C Major, Wolgang Amadeus Mozart
  3. Piano Sonata No. 1 in C Minor, Frédéric Chopin
  4. Piano Sonata No. 1 in E Minor, Florence Price
  5. Piano Sonata No. 1, George Walker
  6. Piano Sonata No. 1 in F Sharp Minor, Robert Schumann
  7. Violin Sonata No. 1 in G Minor, Johann Sebastian Bach
  8. Piano Sonata No. 1 in F Minor, Sergei Prokofiev
  9. Piano Sonata No. 1 in E Major, Franz Schubert
  10. Violin Sonata No. 1 in D Minor, Camille Saint-Saëns
  11. Piano Sonata No. 1 in C Major, Johannes Brahms
  12. Piano Sonata No. 1, Alberto Ginastera
  13. Piano Sonata No. 1 in D Minor, Sergei Rachmaninoff
  14. Violin Sonata No. 1 in Major, Edvard Grieg
  15. Organ Sonata No. 1 in G Major, Sir Edward Elgar

First Quartet Compositions (32 pages)

  1. String Quartet No. 1 in D Major, Pyotr Tchaikovsky
  2. String Quartet No. 1 in F Major, Ludwig Van Beethoven
  3. String Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, Sergei Rachmaninoff
  4. String Quartet No. 1 in D Minor, Arnold Schoenberg
  5. String Quartet No. 1 in D Minor, George Walker
  6. String Quartet No. 1 in G Major, Florence Price
  7. String Quartet No. 1 in E Flat Major, Felix Mendelssohn
  8. String Quartet No. 1 in A Major, Antonín Dvořák
  9. String Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, Claude Debussy
  10. String Quartet No. 1 in A Minor, Béla Bartók
  11. String Quartet No. 1 in C Major, Dmitri Shostakovich
  12. String Quartet No. 1 in D Major, Benjamin Britten
  13. String Quartet No. 1, György Ligeti
  14. String Quartet No. 1 in B Minor, Sergei Prokofiev
  15. String Quartet No. 1 in B Minor, Charles Ives

First Concerto Compositions (34 pages)

  1. Piano Concerto No. 1 in B Flat Minor, Pyotr Tchaikovsky
  2. Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Frédéric Chopin
  3. Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Ludwig Van Beethoven
  4. Piano Concerto No. 1 in F Major, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
  5. Piano Concerto No. 1 in D Major, Gustav Mahler
  6. Violin Concerto No. 1 in D Major, Florence Price
  7. Violin Concerto No. 1 in A Major, Dmitri Shostakovich
  8. Violin Concerto No. 1 in D Major, Niccolò Paganini
  9. Violin Concerto No. 1 in D Major, Pyotr Tchaikovsky
  10. Harpsichord Concerto No. 1 in D Minor, Johann Sebastian Bach
  11. Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Joseph Haydn
  12. Cello Concerto No. 1 in A Major, Antonín Dvořák
  13. Cello Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, Camille Saint-Saëns
  14. Cello Concerto No. 1 in E Flat Major, Dmitri Shostakovich
  15. Flute Concerto No. 1 in G Major, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
  16. Horn Concerto No. 1 in D Major, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

First Symphony Compositions (34 pages)

  1. Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Ludwig Van Beethoven
  2. Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Johannes Brahms
  3. Symphony No. 1 in E Flat Major, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
  4. Symphony No. 1 in D Major, Gustav Mahler
  5. Symphony No. 1 in E Minor, Florence Price
  6. Symphony No. 1 'Afro-American', William Grant Still
  7. Symphony in E Flat, Op. 1, Igor Stravinsky
  8. Symphony No. in D Minor, Richard Strauss
  9. Symphony No. 1 in B Flat Major, Robert Schumann
  10. Symphony No. 1 in G Minor, Pyotr Tchaikovsky
  11. Symphony No. 1 in D Major, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
  12. Sinfonia No. 1 in C Major, Antonio Vivaldi
  13. Symphony No. 1 in E Minor, Jean Sibelius
  14. Symphony No. 1, Antonín Dvořák
  15. Symphony No. 1 in G Major, Joseph Bologne
  16. Symphony No. 1 in D Minor, Sergei Rachmaninoff

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