Music Independent Work Packet

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

A Legacy in Harmony: Exploring the Classical Music of Johann Sebastian Bach

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

"Lots of different choices for listening activities. The kids loved it. I especially love the different options to describe the music (colors, weather, etc)" - Colleen G.

♫ "Study Bach. There you will find everything." - Johannes Brahms ♫

Learning Objectives

  • increased knowledge of German composer Johann Sebastian Bach
  • familiarity with the composer's works
  • 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

Resource Contents:

  • 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:

  1. Toccata and Fugue in D Minor
  2. Fantasia and Fugue in G Minor
  3. Cantata No. 21
  4. Orchestral Suite No. 3 (Air)
  5. Concerto for Two Violins
  6. Partita for Violin No. 2
  7. Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major

Brain Breaks! Just Print & Play! Do you need fun and engaging brain breaks? This classical music activity pack features 6 listening activities to experience! The Star Rating and Emoji guides are included as a fun reference (color/b&w.) Also great for sub plans & sub tubs!

Brain Break Activities:

  • 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.
  • Listen & Color a Carnival - Students can color their own carnival while listening to the selected music! Which carnival rides and activities would best fit a piece of music? Does the tempo feel like a roller coaster or a peaceful swing ride in the sky? Choose a tasty treat from the snack bar, then stop at the prize booth before finishing. There are no wrong answers!
  • Emoji Checkbox Listening - This listening sheet style is all about checkboxes! Students 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! Time, nature, settings, instruments, and colors are also listed. Students color in the emojis that best describe their listening experience in the emoji grid. The 'Inspiration Box' can be used for inspired drawing, journaling, notes, poetry, etc.
  • 1-5 Star Rating Guide in color
  • 1-5 Star Rating Guide in black & white
  • Emoji Rating Guide in color
  • Emoji Rating Guide in black & white
  • Word Composer - compose a list of new words using letters from the composer's name. Add a timer for an extra challenge!
  • Drawing/Writing Page - a freestyle approach to listening! Students can draw a scene inspired by the music selection or use the page as a writing space. Great for bulletin boards and displays!

Featured Music:

  1. 'Little' Fugue in G Minor, Johann S. Bach
  2. Brandenburg Concerto No. 4, Johann Sebastian Bach
  3. Oboe Concerto in D Minor (second movement,) Alessandro Marcello
  4. Adagio, BWV 974, Johann S. Bach

"Adagio, BWV 974" is originally attributed to Italian composer Alessandro Marcello and was later arranged by Johann Sebastian Bach for the keyboard. Both pieces are widely available on YouTube, from the oboe to violin and of course, the piano.

Include Bach in a variety of unit studies with the "Brandenburg Concertos!" This collection of six pieces was presented to Christian Ludwig, Margrave of Brandenburg-Schwedt in 1721.

  1. Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F Major
  2. Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major
  3. Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major
  4. Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G Major
  5. Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D Major
  6. Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B-Flat Major

Birthday Activity Pack! Celebrate the birthday and achievements of Johann Sebastian Bach! This composer fun pack is full of vocabulary, coloring, listening sheets, and more. Designed for Pre-K and Kindergarten + adaptable for older students as well!

  • Composer Fact Sheet
  • Birthplace Fact Sheet
  • Birthday Coloring Sheet
  • Birthday Season Vocabulary
  • Composer Vocabulary
  • Story Tiles
  • Compose a Story
  • Birthday Planner - More/Less Activities (4 pages)
  • Find the Difference
  • Compose a Pattern (2 pages)

Listening Sheets:

  1. Toccata and Fugue in D Minor
  2. Cantata No. 21
  3. Orchestral Suite No. 3 (Air)
  4. Magnificat
  5. Italian Concerto
  6. Bourree in E Minor
  7. Fugue in G Minor
  8. The Partita in D Minor
  9. Mass in B Minor

★ 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.

$9.50

King of Ragtime: A Fun Exploration of Scott Joplin's Classical American Music

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Unlock the genius of the ragtime king with engaging listening activities, biography pages, and even a word puzzle! Students learn about this prolific composer and his iconic works through interactive worksheets while exploring Joplin's distinct American sound.

Learning Objectives

  • increased knowledge of American composer Scott Joplin
  • familiarity with the 'ragtime' style of music
  • familiarity with the composer's works
  • 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

What's Included:

  • 1-page Resource Guide
  • Listening Sheet Star Rating Guide (Students rate with pumpkins!)
  • Listening Sheets
  • Weather and Emotions Listening Sheets
  • Composer Biography Page - 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!
  • Composer Research Sheet - students can use their favorite reference materials to compile a full page of facts about the composer's home country.
  • Composer Rating Activity - there are more options to profile the composer on the rating sheet, including which season and musical style they belong to.
  • 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 score.

Scott Joplin Printable Listening Sheets: (two pages per piece)

  1. The Entertainer
  2. Maple Leaf Rag
  3. Augustan Club Waltz
  4. Kismet Rag
  5. Ragtime Dance
  6. Weeping Willow Rag
  7. Swipesy Cake Walk
  8. Silver Swan Rag

Ragtime Break! This ragtime-themed brain break activity pack features five compositions by Scott Joplin! The Star Rating and Emoji guides are included as a fun reference (color/b&w.) Also great for sub plans & sub tubs!

  1. Great Crush Collision March (1896)
  2. Harmony Club Waltz (1896)
  3. March Majestic (1902)
  4. The Rosebud March (1905)
  5. Rose Leaf Rag (1907)

Do you need fun and engaging brain breaks? This classical music activity pack features 6 listening activities to experience! The Star Rating and Emoji guides are included as a fun reference (color/b&w.) Also great for sub plans & sub tubs!

Featured Music:

  1. The Easy Winners, Scott Joplin

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.

$6.50

Beyond the Big Screen: Exploring the Impact of John Williams' Iconic Music

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

"My students loved using this resource and getting to do art while in music class!" - Miranda B.

Low Prep! Do you need engaging music activities about John Williams? This activity packet explores John Williams' movie scores, biographical information, word building, and more!

The featured music is available on YouTube and other streaming services. Just print or assign digitally, cue the music, and you're all set to explore this interactive playlist!

Featuring Ten Iconic John Williams Compositions:

  1. The Imperial March
  2. Jurassic Park Theme
  3. Superman Theme
  4. Olympic Fanfare (1984)
  5. Hedwig's Theme
  6. Horn Concerto
  7. Flight to Neverland
  8. Journey to the Island
  9. The Throne Room
  10. Princess Leia's Theme

Composer Biography and Research Pages

  • Composer Fact Sheet: Each composer fact sheet in this series includes fun, basic information – full name, birthplace, birth date, and more. One of the composer’s most popular compositions is also included. The fact sheet contains a place for writing fun facts or notes.
  • 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. Add a timer for an extra challenge.
  • Birthplace Fact Sheet: Use your favorite geographical resource to find the country’s language(s), leadership, traditional foods, and more! The historical name of some territories may have changed, but the most modern country is used for easy reference.
  • Birthday Coloring Page: A fun coloring page repeats the composer’s birthday, and invites the artist to color in a special cupcake to celebrate the occasion.
  • Composer Study Page: Students compile a short biographical page with the composer's full name, birthplace, instruments, and more!
  • Composer Vocabulary Another six-word vocabulary list that typically includes the composer’s name, birthplace, instrument, or other related terms. Space is provided to trace each term and the included handwriting paper can be used for additional practice.
  • Full Writing Page
  • Writing/Drawing Page
  • Drawing Page

John Williams Movie Score Listening Sheets

  • Five Star Rating Guide
  • Listening Activity Sheets Listening sheets include the title of a popular piece, the composer, a black & white composer to color in, and a space for drawing any scene that may come to mind when listening. There are additional options to identify the mood of a piece and indicate which instruments are playing.
  • Weather Color & Listen Sheet: While listening to the selected piece, students can color in the weather elements they feel and hear.
  • Emotions Color & Listen Sheet: Students color the character(s) that best identify their emotions while listening to the music.
  • Emojis Color & Listen Sheet: Twelve emojis to choose from! Students choose the emoji faces that best match their feelings or impressions about the music.
$5.00

A Classical Prodigy: Exploring the Iconic Music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Get ready to bring the beauty of Mozart's music into your classroom or homeschool! Our comprehensive composer pack helps make teaching Mozart easier than ever. From engaging listening activities to space and fairy tales, this pack contains everything you need to engage with and appreciate Mozart's work!

Listening to classical music has been shown to help with self-awareness, empathy, and self-regulation. Since social-emotional learning is important for children, incorporating classical music into your classroom or homeschool is a great way to support their development. Resource guide included.

Learning Objectives

  • increased biographical knowledge of the composer
  • familiarity with the composer's works
  • 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

★ Mindful Listening Sheets - There are no wrong answers! Students listen to the selected music and choose meaningful keywords they associate with what they hear. The emotions and weather page allows students to color their experiences.

★ Biography Pages - Fact sheet (1 or 2 facts 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 - More options to profile the composer on the rating sheet, including which season and musical style they match.

★ 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.

★ Listen and Color - Pair art with music! Students color the characters while listening to the featured music. There are four categories of keywords to circle/highlight that describe their listening experience. Blank lines are for writing in their own words. 

★ Classical Fairy Tale - Storytime! These listening sheets combine music appreciation with a storybook theme! Students compose their wondrous tales by choosing the setting, characters, and familiar fairy tale objects inspired by the music. There is also a drawing box for students to capture a scene from their imaginations.

★ Classical Space Tale - Storytime! These listening sheets combine music appreciation with an intergalactic theme! Students compose their epic space tales by choosing the setting, characters, and familiar space objects inspired by the music. There is also a drawing box for students to capture a scene from their imaginations.

★ Listen and Draw - The Fairy Tale and Space Tale sets have a framed drawing page for listeners to create their own music-inspired pieces of art! Great for younger students or for hosting a classroom art display.

★ Emoji Checkbox Listening - Students can use the checkboxes to 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! Students can also color in the emojis that best describe their listening experience in the emoji grid.

★ Rating Guides - Print one or more copies of the star rating guide to help students choose their rating. Half and quarter stars may be encouraged. Some seasonal activities will have different rating shapes. Emoji rating guides are included in color and black & white.

Musical Selections (Eight listening activity pages per piece)

  1. Requiem
  2. Symphony No. 40
  3. The Magic Flute
  4. The Marriage of Figaro
  5. Clarinet Concerto
  6. Piano Sonata No. 16
  7. Violin Concerto No. 5
  8. Piano Sonata No. 8

Bonus Listening Activities

  1. Clarinet Concerto - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1 page Space-themed)
  2. Sleigh Ride, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (14 pages)
  3. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Composer Study (12 pages)
  4. Mozart Sonata Punch Card Pack (21 pages)
$8.50

Beyond the Notes: A Classical Music Journey with Beethoven's Masterpieces

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

"My students love listening activities. I try to use them every month when we learn about a new composer. It really gets the students listening to the song elements. I also had several parents who were excited to see their students coming home with this; their students showed them their coloring, and then the families would listen to the music together." - Emalie S.

Just print & play! Do you need engaging Beethoven activities or music sub plans? These printable listening sheets offer creative ways for students to learn more about the life and compositions of Ludwig Van Beethoven!

Learning Objectives

  • increased knowledge of German composer Ludwig Van Beethoven
  • familiarity with the composer's works
  • 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

What’s Inside:

  • Five Star Rating Guide
  • Composer Fact Sheet: Each composer fact sheet in this series includes fun, basic information – full name, birthplace, birth date, and more. One of the composer’s most popular compositions is also included. The fact sheet contains a place for writing fun facts or notes.
  • 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. Add a timer for an extra challenge.
  • Birthplace Fact Sheet: Use your favorite geographical resource to find the country’s language(s), leadership, traditional foods, and more! The historical name of some territories may have changed, but the most modern country is used for easy reference.
  • Birthday Coloring Page: A fun coloring page repeats the composer’s birthday, and invites the artist to color in a special cupcake to celebrate the occasion.
  • Composer Study Page: Students compile a short biographical page with the composer's full name, birthplace, instruments, and more!
  • Composer Vocabulary Another six-word vocabulary list that typically includes the composer’s name, birthplace, instrument, or other related terms. Space is provided to trace each term and the included handwriting paper can be used for additional practice.
  • Full Writing Page
  • Writing/Drawing Page
  • Drawing Page
  • Listening Activity Sheets Listening sheets include the title of a popular piece, the composer, a black & white composer to color in, and a space for drawing any scene that may come to mind when listening. There are additional options to identify the mood of a piece and indicate which instruments are playing.
  • Weather Color & Listen Sheet: While listening to the selected piece, students can color in the weather elements they feel and hear.
  • Emotions Color & Listen Sheet: Students color the character(s) that best identify their emotions while listening to the music.
  • Emojis Color & Listen Sheet: Twelve emojis to choose from! Students choose the emoji faces that best match their feelings or impressions about the music.

Printable Listening Sheets (four pages per piece!)

  1. Symphony No. 9
  2. Symphony No. 5
  3. Bagatelle No. 25 ("Für Elise_")_
  4. Piano Concerto No. 5
  5. Violin Sonata No. 9
  6. String Quartet No. 15
  7. Piano Sonata No. 31
  8. Symphony No. 1
  9. 'Moonlight' Sonata
  10. Piano Sonata No. 8
$5.00

Blast Off into a Classical Musical Space Adventure with "The Planets" Activities

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

"My students LOVED being able to use this while listening to and learning about The Planets! They loved being able to draw their own scenes whilst listening!!" - Music with Maarika

Children are fascinated by the solar system, so it's no wonder that they enjoy classical music with a space theme! "The Planets" by Gustav Holst is a great example of such a piece and it also represents an important era in classical music history when composers were writing symphonies based on nature and science.

This packet contains a set of listening activities to introduce children to the orchestration and harmony of Gustav Holst's "The Planets!"

See the FULL PREVIEW for an inside look! Please feel free to ask any questions below.

Why is "The Planets" important?

"The Planets" is one of the most famous pieces of classical music ever composed. It is a seven-movement orchestral suite composed by Gustav Holst from 1914 to 1916. Holst's composition was inspired by space, and each movement represents a planet in our solar system. Later additions by Leonard Bernstein and Jun Nagao are also included.

Learning Objectives

  • increased knowledge of planets, their characteristics, and the solar system
  • familiarity with the composer's works
  • ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of classical music
  • identify different instrument sounds
  • social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within classical music
  • creative expression by drawing and choosing colors related to a musical theme

Printable Listening Sheets Include: (five 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)

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.

Emoji Checkboxes - Students can use the checkboxes to 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!

Color a Carnival - Which carnival rides and activities would best fit a piece of music? Does the tempo feel like a roller coaster or a peaceful swing ride in the sky? Choose a tasty treat from the snack bar, then stop at the prize booth before finishing. There are no wrong answers!

Listen and Color - There's plenty of space for drawing, coloring, or journaling! Students can decorate the box in their own music-inspired way while choosing from creative keywords that best describe their listening experience.

★ 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.

$7.50

Pyotr Tchaikovsky Composer Study | Classical Music Listening Activities

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Just print & play! Do you need engaging classical music activities or music sub plans? Celebrate the birthday and achievements of Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky!

What’s Inside:

  • Five Star Rating Guide
  • Composer Fact Sheet: Each composer fact sheet in this series includes fun, basic information – full name, birthplace, birth date, and more. One of the composer’s most popular compositions is also included. The fact sheet contains a place for writing fun facts or notes.
  • 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. Add a timer for an extra challenge.
  • Birthplace Fact Sheet: Use your favorite geographical resource to find the country’s language(s), leadership, traditional foods, and more! The historical name of some territories may have changed, but the most modern country is used for easy reference.
  • Birthday Coloring Page: A fun coloring page repeats the composer’s birthday, and invites the artist to color in a special cupcake to celebrate the occasion.
  • Composer Study Page: Students compile a short biographical page with the composer's full name, birthplace, instruments, and more!
  • Composer Vocabulary Another six-word vocabulary list that typically includes the composer’s name, birthplace, instrument, or other related terms. Space is provided to trace each term and the included handwriting paper can be used for additional practice.
  • Full Writing Page
  • Writing/Drawing Page
  • Drawing Page
  • Listening Activity Sheets Listening sheets include the title of a popular piece, the composer, a black & white composer to color in, and a space for drawing any scene that may come to mind when listening. There are additional options to identify the mood of a piece and indicate which instruments are playing.
  • Weather Color & Listen Sheet: While listening to the selected piece, students can color in the weather elements they feel and hear.
  • Emotions Color & Listen Sheet: Students color the character(s) that best identify their emotions while listening to the music.
  • Emojis Color & Listen Sheet: Twelve emojis to choose from! Students choose the emoji faces that best match their feelings or impressions about the music.

Printable Listening Sheets Include:

  1. 1812 Overture
  2. Symphony No. 4
  3. Piano Concerto No. 1
  4. Serenade for Strings
  5. Manfred Symphony
  6. Symphony No. 3
  7. Piano Concerto No. 3
  8. String Quartet No. 1
  9. Violin Concerto
  10. Romeo and Juliet Overture
$7.50

A World of Romanticism: Unveiling the Classical Music Works of Frédéric Chopin

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Do you need classical music activities? This engaging composer study pack features the music of Frédéric Chopin. Listening to classical music has been shown to help with self-awareness, empathy, and self-regulation. Since social-emotional learning is important for children, incorporating classical music into your classroom or homeschool is a great way to support their development. Resource guide included.

"Great resource!" - Katherine P.

Learning Objectives

  • increased biographical knowledge of the composer
  • familiarity with the composer's works
  • 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

Mindful Listening Sheets - There are no wrong answers! Students listen to the selected music and choose meaningful keywords they associate with what they hear. The emotions and weather page allows students to color their experiences.

Biography Pages - Fact sheet (1 or 2 facts 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 - More options to profile the composer on the rating sheet, including which season and musical style they match.

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.

Listen and Color - Pair art with music! Students color the characters while listening to the featured music. There are four categories of keywords to circle/highlight that describe their listening experience. Blank lines are for writing in their own words. 

Classical Fairy Tale - Storytime! These listening sheets combine music appreciation with a storybook theme! Students compose their wondrous tales by choosing the setting, characters, and familiar fairy tale objects inspired by the music. There is also a drawing box for students to capture a scene from their imaginations.

Classical Space Tale - Storytime! These listening sheets combine music appreciation with an intergalactic theme! Students compose their epic space tales by choosing the setting, characters, and familiar space objects inspired by the music. There is also a drawing box for students to capture a scene from their imaginations.

Listen and Draw - The Fairy Tale and Space Tale sets have a framed drawing page for listeners to create their own music-inspired pieces of art! Great for younger students or for hosting a classroom art display.

Emoji Checkbox Listening - Students can use the checkboxes to 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! Students can also color in the emojis that best describe their listening experience in the emoji grid.

Rating Guides - Print one or more copies of the star rating guide to help students choose their rating. Half and quarter stars may be encouraged. Some seasonal activities will have different rating shapes. Emoji rating guides are included in color and black & white.

Musical Selections (Eight listening activity pages per piece)

  1. Ballade No. 2 in F Major
  2. Fantaisie-Impromptu
  3. Piano Sonata No. 2
  4. Nocturne in E Flat Major, Op. 2, No. 2
  5. Piano Sonata No. 3
  6. Piano Concerto No. 1
  7. Polonaise in A-Flat Major, Op. 53
  8. Etude Op. 10, No. 12
$8.50

Classical Music Listening Activities | Cheerful Brain Breaks ★

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

"Fantastic!" - Helen Lors

Print & Play! Do you need engaging brain breaks or mood-boosting activities? Add some 'classical cheer' with this mini-selection of engaging listening sheets! There are no wrong answers! Students note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece. There is also an art box for students to draw a scene inspired by the music.

Featured Music:

  1. The Marriage of Figaro, Mozart
  2. Ode to Joy, Beethoven
  3. The Blue Danube, Strauss II
  4. Petrushka, Stravinsky
  5. Swan Lake Waltz, Tchaikovsky

Brain Break Activities:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Listen & Color a Carnival - Students can color their own carnival while listening to the selected music! Which carnival rides and activities would best fit a piece of music? Does the tempo feel like a roller coaster or a peaceful swing ride in the sky? Choose a tasty treat from the snack bar, then stop at the prize booth before finishing. There are no wrong answers!
  4. Emoji Checkbox Listening - This listening sheet style is all about checkboxes! Students 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! Time, nature, settings, instruments, and colors are also listed. Students color in the emojis that best describe their listening experience in the emoji grid. The 'Inspiration Box' can be used for inspired drawing, journaling, notes, poetry, etc.
  5. 1-5 Star Rating Guide in color
  6. 1-5 Star Rating Guide in black & white
  7. Emoji Rating Guide in color
  8. Emoji Rating Guide in black & white
  9. Word Composer - compose a list of new words using letters from the composer's name. Add a timer for an extra challenge!
  10. Drawing/Writing Page - a freestyle approach to listening! Students can draw a scene inspired by the music selection or use the page as a writing space. Great for bulletin boards and displays!
$4.25

The Majesty of Music: Exploring the Grand Classical Music Compositions of Handel

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Open the doors to a world of musical grandeur with George Frideric Handel! These engaging listening activities help students explore the beauty, complexity, and emotion of Handel's works. From his famous "Messiah" to the music of royal celebrations, students can learn all about the exquisite works from this iconic Baroque composer!

"Great resource that I used for my composer of the month bulletin. Thanks!" - Brooke B.

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.

Printable Listening Sheets Include: (two pages per piece)

  1. Messiah, HWV 56
  2. Water Music
  3. Music for the Royal Fireworks
  4. Ode for the Birthday of Queen Anne
  5. Alexander's Feast
  6. The Harmonious Blacksmith
  7. Concerti Grossi, Op. 6
  8. Verdi Prati
$4.00

Carnival of the Animals | Classical Music Activities with Digital Resources

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

"Best Carnival of the Animals resource I've purchased." - Faith S.

The Carnival of the Animals Activity Packet is designed to introduce students to the music of Camille Saint-Saëns. With these listening activities, students will become familiar with each character in this work and develop a deeper appreciation for the music.

Students use musical context clues to understand the instruments, perceive differences, and identify shared characteristics across species. The heart of this resource is the listening activities where student groups listen to the piece together and note their observations. This allows students to compare notes, ask questions, discuss different parts of the work, and improve their listening skills.

There are fourteen movements based on animals, including elephants, birds, tortoises, and even lions! From the magical notes of "Aquarium" to the soothing strings of "The Swan," Saint-Saëns' "The Carnival of the Animals" is a wondrous musical journey.

See the FULL PREVIEW for an inside look! Please feel free to ask any questions below.

Learning Objectives

  • increased knowledge of The Carnival of the Animals
  • compare/contrast which instruments represent animal sounds and behavior
  • familiarity with the composer's works
  • ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of classical music
  • identify different instrument sounds
  • social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within classical music
  • creative expression by drawing and choosing colors related to a musical theme

Musical Highlights

  • "Aquarium," features music similar to the feeling of swimming underwater: slow, soothing tones played on string instruments like violins or cellos
  • "The Elephant," is a little more serious in tone but still maintains its playful nature—it opens with the sounds of an elephant trumpeting majestically through the jungle.
  • "Aviary," uses the flute to evoke imagery of birds fluttering around in cages or aviaries
  • "The Swan," one of the best-known movements—features the slow melody of the piano and cello, with visions of a swan gliding smoothly across the water.

What's Included:

  • 1-page Resource Guide
  • Word Composer
  • Composer Rating Sheet
  • Listening Sheet Star Rating Guide
  • Listening Sheets
  • Weather and Emotions Listening Sheets

Listening Sheets Include: (two pages per piece:)

Introduction and Royal March of the Lion • Hens and Roosters • Wild Donkeys Swift Animals • Tortoises • The Elephant • Kangaroos • Aquarium • Characters with Long Ears • The Cuckoo in the Depths of the Woods • Aviary • Pianists • Fossils • The Swan • Finale

★ 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.

$5.50

Classical Music Listening Activities | Fairy Tale Story ★

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

"These are so fun. Easy for kids of many different levels to listen and decide. Perfect for a brainstorming activity or short listening activity. In another time, I might use it as a jumping-off point for allowing students to write their own stories." Kelsey S.

Just print & 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!

Learning Objectives

  • increased knowledge of popular classical music compositions
  • exploration of fairy tale-themed characters and settings from literature
  • familiarity with the composer's works
  • ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of classical music
  • identify different instrument sounds
  • social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within classical music
  • creative expression by drawing and choosing colors related to a musical theme

What's Included:

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

Featured Compositions:

  1. A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Felix Mendelssohn
  2. Tapiola, Jean Sibelius
  3. Clair de Lune, Claude Debussy
  4. Ride of the Valkyries, Richard Wagner
  5. Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
  6. Symphony No. 9, Ludwig Van Beethoven
  7. Sinfonia No. 5, George Walker
  8. Gaelic Symphony, Amy Beach
  9. In the Hall of the Mountain King, Edvard Grieg
  10. Cinderella Suite No. 1, Sergei Prokofiev
  11. Imperial March, John Williams
  12. La Mer, Claude Debussy
  13. Ennanga, William Grant Still
  14. The Eternal Vow, Tan Dun
  15. Cinderella Suite No. 2, Sergei Prokofiev
  16. The Sleeping Beauty Waltz, Pyotr Tchaikovsky
$5.50

From Heartfelt Melodies to Orchestral Power: A Classical Journey with Brahms

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Open the doors to the captivating music of Johannes Brahms! From the iconic Hungarian Rhapsody to the soothing soundscape of Wigenlied, students explore the most iconic compositions of this Romantic-period composer. Immerse your classroom or homeschool in some of the world's most-loved classical music with these fun and engaging activities!

Learning Objectives

  • increased biographical knowledge of the composer
  • familiarity with the composer's works
  • 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

Mindful Listening Sheets - There are no wrong answers! Students listen to the selected music and choose meaningful keywords they associate with what they hear. The emotions and weather page allows students to color their experiences.

Biography Pages - Fact sheet (1 or 2 facts 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 - More options to profile the composer on the rating sheet, including which season and musical style they match.

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.

Listen and Color - Pair art with music! Students color the characters while listening to the featured music. There are four categories of keywords to circle/highlight that describe their listening experience. Blank lines are for writing in their own words. 

Classical Fairy Tale - Storytime! These listening sheets combine music appreciation with a storybook theme! Students compose their wondrous tales by choosing the setting, characters, and familiar fairy tale objects inspired by the music. There is also a drawing box for students to capture a scene from their imaginations.

Classical Space Tale - Storytime! These listening sheets combine music appreciation with an intergalactic theme! Students compose their epic space tales by choosing the setting, characters, and familiar space objects inspired by the music. There is also a drawing box for students to capture a scene from their imaginations.

Listen and Draw - The Fairy Tale and Space Tale sets have a framed drawing page for listeners to create their own music-inspired pieces of art! Great for younger students or for hosting a classroom art display.

Emoji Checkbox Listening - Students can use the checkboxes to 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! Students can also color in the emojis that best describe their listening experience in the emoji grid.

Rating Guides - Print one or more copies of the star rating guide to help students choose their rating. Half and quarter stars may be encouraged. Some seasonal activities will have different rating shapes. Emoji rating guides are included in color and black & white.

Musical Selections (Eight listening activity pages per piece)

  1. Wiegenlied
  2. Hungarian Dance No. 5
  3. Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68
  4. Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77
  5. Piano Concerto No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 15
  6. Cello Sonata No. 1
  7. Horn Trio
  8. String Quintet No. 2
$8.50

Pictures at an Exhibition by Mussorgsky | Classical Music Listening Activities

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Modest Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition" is a captivating musical journey for students to experience. This suite of pieces based on artwork is a perfect introduction to classical music, as it offers a wide variety of beautiful melodies, delicate harmonies, and thrilling orchestrations. 

Mood: captivating, dynamic, and evocative

Composer: Modest Mussorgsky was a Russian composer known for his powerful and evocative works exploring various themes of life through music.

Featured music with two listening activity pages per piece:

  1. The Gnome
  2. The Old Castle
  3. Tuileries
  4. Cattle
  5. Battle of Unhatched Chicks
  6. Samuel Goldenberg and Schmuÿle
  7. Limoges. The Market
  8. Catacombs
  9. The Hut on Hen's Legs
  10. The Bogatyr Gates

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.

$4.00

Beethoven Composer Study | Classical Music Listening Activities

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Open the doors to new musical possibilities with Beethoven's compositions! This listening activity pack gives your students the tools to engage with Beethoven's brilliance. Experience the life and music of Ludwig Van Beethoven with these interactive listening activities, biography pages, and even a word puzzle!

Listening to classical music has been shown to help with self-awareness, empathy, and self-regulation. Since social-emotional learning is so important for children, incorporating classical music into your classroom or homeschool is a great way to support their development. Resource guide included.

"Great addition, easy to use for my composer of the month lessons!" - Rocio S.

Learning Objectives

  • increased biographical knowledge of the composer
  • familiarity with the composer's works
  • 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

Mindful Listening Sheets - There are no wrong answers! Students listen to the selected music and choose meaningful keywords they associate with what they hear. The emotions and weather page allows students to color their experiences.

★ Biography Pages - Fact sheet (1 or 2 facts 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 - More options to profile the composer on the rating sheet, including which season and musical style they match.

★ 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.

★ Listen and Color - Pair art with music! Students color the characters while listening to the featured music. There are four categories of keywords to circle/highlight that describe their listening experience. Blank lines are for writing in their own words.

★ Classical Fairy Tale - Storytime! These listening sheets combine music appreciation with a storybook theme! Students compose their wondrous tales by choosing the setting, characters, and familiar fairy tale objects inspired by the music. There are also drawing pages for students to capture a scene from their imaginations.

★ Classical Space Tale - Storytime! These listening sheets combine music appreciation with an intergalactic theme! Students compose their epic space tales by choosing the setting, characters, and familiar space objects inspired by the music. There are also drawing pages for students to capture a scene from their imaginations.

★ Listen and Draw - The Fairy Tale and Space Tale sets have a framed drawing page for listeners to create their own music-inspired pieces of art! Great for younger students or for hosting a classroom art display.

★ Emoji Checkbox Listening - Students can use the checkboxes to 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! Students can also color in the emojis that best describe their listening experience in the emoji grid.

★ Rating Guides - Print one or more copies of the star rating guide to help students choose their rating. Half and quarter stars may be encouraged. Some seasonal activities will have different rating shapes. Emoji rating guides are included in color and black & white.

Musical Selections (eight listening activity pages per piece)

  1. Symphony No. 9
  2. Symphony No. 5
  3. Bagatelle No. 25 ("Für Elise_")_
  4. Piano Concerto No. 5
  5. Violin Sonata No. 9
  6. String Quartet No. 15
  7. Piano Sonata No. 31
  8. Symphony No. 1

Bonus Listening Activities

Symphony No. 6 "Pastoral," Ludwig Van Beethoven (3 pages)

Beethoven Symphony Pack (18 pages)

Beethoven Symphonies Carnival Pack (10 pages)

Piano Concerto No. 4 Brain Break (10 pages)

Beethoven Candy Coloring (3 pages)

Beethoven Sonata Punch Cards (21 pages)

$10.50

Romanticism in the Fjords: Exploring the Classical Compositions of Edvard Grieg

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Just print & play! Do you need engaging classical music activities or music sub plans? These printable listening sheets offer creative ways for students to learn more about the life and compositions of Edvard Grieg!

What’s Inside:

  • Five Star Rating Guide
  • Composer Fact Sheet: Each composer fact sheet in this series includes fun, basic information – full name, birthplace, birth date, and more. One of the composer’s most popular compositions is also included. The fact sheet contains a place for writing fun facts or notes.
  • 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. Add a timer for an extra challenge.
  • Birthplace Fact Sheet: Use your favorite geographical resource to find the country’s language(s), leadership, traditional foods, and more! The historical name of some territories may have changed, but the most modern country is used for easy reference.
  • Birthday Coloring Page: A fun coloring page repeats the composer’s birthday, and invites the artist to color in a special cupcake to celebrate the occasion.
  • Composer Study Page: Students compile a short biographical page with the composer's full name, birthplace, instruments, and more!
  • Composer Vocabulary Another six-word vocabulary list that typically includes the composer’s name, birthplace, instrument, or other related terms. Space is provided to trace each term and the included handwriting paper can be used for additional practice.
  • Full Writing Page
  • Writing/Drawing Page
  • Drawing Page
  • Listening Activity Sheets Listening sheets include the title of a popular piece, the composer, a black & white composer to color in, and a space for drawing any scene that may come to mind when listening. There are additional options to identify the mood of a piece and indicate which instruments are playing.
  • Weather Color & Listen Sheet: While listening to the selected piece, students can color in the weather elements they feel and hear.
  • Emotions Color & Listen Sheet: Students color the character(s) that best identify their emotions while listening to the music.
  • Emojis Color & Listen Sheet: Twelve emojis to choose from! Students choose the emoji faces that best match their feelings or impressions about the music.

Printable Listening Sheets (four pages per piece!)

  1. In the Hall of the Mountain King
  2. Morning Mood
  3. Piano Concerto in A Minor
  4. Holberg Suite, Op. 40
  5. Cello Sonata in A Minor
  6. In Autumn, Op. 11
  7. Anitra's Dance
  8. Violin Sonata No. 3
  9. String Quartet No. 1
  10. Allegretto in E Minor
$5.00

George Gershwin Composer Study | Classical Music Activities

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Get ready for your students to experience the genius of one of the greatest composers of the 20th century! Fun listening activities, biography pages, and even a word puzzle engage students in classical music appreciation. From Rhapsody in Blue to An American in Paris, some of Gershwin's most iconic compositions are featured in this resource pack.

Learning Objectives

  • increased knowledge of George Gershwin
  • familiarity with the composer's works
  • ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of classical music
  • identify different instrument sounds
  • social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within classical music
  • creative expression by drawing and choosing colors related to a musical theme

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 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 musician'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.

Musician 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.

Musician 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)

  1. Rhapsody in Blue
  2. An American in Paris
  3. Someone to Watch Over Me
  4. Concerto in F
  5. Foggy Day
  6. Cuban Overture
  7. Walking the Dog
$4.00

Joseph Bologne Composer Study | Black History Month Listening Activities

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Explore the music of Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-George, a pioneering composer, violin virtuoso, and champion fencer! His remarkable life story is a testament to perseverance and resilience, and his musical legacy will inspire generations. Empower your students with the knowledge of this trailblazer's inspiring life and musical achievements.

Themes: Chevalier (knight,) Paris, Classical, First Composer of African Descent, Champion fencer, Pre-Revolutionary France

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 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. 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 in G Major, Op. 11
  2. L' Amant Anonyme, Ouverture
  3. Violin Concerto in G Major, Op. 2, No. 1
  4. Symphony Concertante in B-Flat Major, Op. 6, No. 2
  5. Adagio in F Minor
  6. Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 3, No. 1
  7. Concerto for Violin, Op. 7, No. 1
  8. Violin Sonata No. 2 in A Major
$4.00

Exploring the World of Romantic Music: Clara Schumann's Compositions

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Just print & play! Do you need engaging classical music activities or music sub plans? These printable listening sheets offer creative ways for students to learn more about the life and compositions of Clara Schumann!

What’s Inside:

  • Five Star Rating Guide
  • Composer Fact Sheet: Each composer fact sheet in this series includes fun, basic information – full name, birthplace, birth date, and more. One of the composer’s most popular compositions is also included. The fact sheet contains a place for writing fun facts or notes.
  • 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. Add a timer for an extra challenge.
  • Birthplace Fact Sheet: Use your favorite geographical resource to find the country’s language(s), leadership, traditional foods, and more! The historical name of some territories may have changed, but the most modern country is used for easy reference.
  • Birthday Coloring Page: A fun coloring page repeats the composer’s birthday, and invites the artist to color in a special cupcake to celebrate the occasion.
  • Composer Study Page: Students compile a short biographical page with the composer's full name, birthplace, instruments, and more!
  • Composer Vocabulary Another six-word vocabulary list that typically includes the composer’s name, birthplace, instrument, or other related terms. Space is provided to trace each term and the included handwriting paper can be used for additional practice.
  • Full Writing Page
  • Writing/Drawing Page
  • Drawing Page
  • Listening Activity Sheets Listening sheets include the title of a popular piece, the composer, a black & white composer to color in, and a space for drawing any scene that may come to mind when listening. There are additional options to identify the mood of a piece and indicate which instruments are playing.
  • Weather Color & Listen Sheet: While listening to the selected piece, students can color in the weather elements they feel and hear.
  • Emotions Color & Listen Sheet: Students color the character(s) that best identify their emotions while listening to the music.
  • Emojis Color & Listen Sheet: Twelve emojis to choose from! Students choose the emoji faces that best match their feelings or impressions about the music.

Printable Listening Sheets Include:

  1. Piano Trio in G Minor
  2. Sonata in G Minor
  3. Romanze in A Minor
  4. Lorelei
  5. Piano Concerto No. 1
  6. Impromptu in E Major
  7. Gondoliera
  8. Prelude and Fugue, Op. 16
  9. Beim Abschied
  10. 4 Polonaises, Op. 1
$5.00