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Composer Spotlight: Mozart the Boy Wonder, How Did He Write 600 Pieces in 30 Years? (E23)

Composer Spotlight: Mozart the Boy Wonder, How Did He Write 600 Pieces in 30 Years? (E23)

Welcome to another Composer Spotlight: Mozart is today’s focus. Let’s talk about the life and works of one of history’s most extraordinary musical geniuses, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Even after hundreds of years, Mozart’s remarkable journey as a composer and musician continues to inspire and astonish. He certainly earns the title: “Mozart the Boy Wonder.” How…

Composer Spotlight: Who was Aaron Copland and How Did He Make a Difference in the World of Music? (E19)

Composer Spotlight: Who was Aaron Copland and How Did He Make a Difference in the World of Music? (E19)

Who was Aaron Copland? Aaron Copland is one of America’s greatest composers—and one of my favorite composers—so I’m thrilled to introduce him to you today in case you don’t know much about him. Copland’s music and influence spanned almost the entire 20th century. He was born in 1900 in Brooklyn, New York, and passed away…

Non-Academic Health Benefits from Music Education (E4)

Non-Academic Health Benefits from Music Education (E4)

Have you ever wondered about the amazing connection between music and health? What are the non-academic health benefits from music education in your homeschool? Well, let me tell you a story about two incredible people who are leading the charge in exploring this fascinating relationship. Renee Fleming and Dr. Francis Collins Renee Fleming is a…