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Memorial Day began after the Civil War and was originally known as Decoration Day. It’s observed on the last Monday of May and is a time to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day became an official federal holiday in 1971. Use today’s Free 15-Minute Music Lesson…
Often in music classes, kids learn folk songs. It’s a basic part of elementary music, early childhood music and movement, and the Charlotte Mason homeschooling method. But, what is a folk song? Disclosure: I get commissions for purchases made through affiliate links in this post. What is a Folk Song? A folk song is a…
La Bohème Opera Lesson Plans to Prepare Your Students for the Performance Next week, I’m taking three of my kids to see one of the most beautiful, heart-wrenching operas of all time, Giacomo Puccini’s La Bohème. I dare you to listen to the beautiful music below and not get chills! Use the La Bohème Opera Lesson Plans below…
President’s Day is a day we remember two great American Presidents: George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Washington was born on February 22, 1731, and Lincoln was born February 12, 1809. But, it’s also a day to honor all Presidents of the United States. Today I have a Music Lesson for President’s Day that you can do…
Enjoy today’s 15-Minute Music Lesson about Gilbert and Sullivan. The lesson today is an excerpt from the full 36-lesson course at Learn.MusicinOurHomeschool.com called: Music Appreciation of the Romantic Era for High School. A longer lesson, online quiz, and notebooking pages are included there. Gilbert and Sullivan Sir William S. Gilbert (1836-1911) and Sir Arthur Sullivan…
Music is a very powerful influence. Throughout history, we can find songs that were used to spur people and even entire countries to back a cause. Such is the case for the American Revolution. Today we’ll enjoy a 15-Minute Music Lesson for Independence Day and learn about the music that encouraged the birth of a new…
