Composer of the Month

Each month in music class we have a Composer of the Month. Each time a class comes to music, we will learn something about the composer and listen to music composed by them. This page is to inform you about what composer we are talking about each month. I have links below to a biography of the composer, as well as to works by the composer for you to listen to.


September:

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) - Baroque Era

Biography

October:

George Frederic Handel (1685-1759)- Baroque Era

Biography

Hallelujah Chorus

Water Music


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November:

Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) - Classical Era

Biography

Surprise Symphony Mvt. 2

December:

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) - Classical Era

Biography

Twinkle Variations

Eine Kleine

Nachtmusik,

K 525 Allegro


January:

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) - Romantic Era

Biography

Symphony No. 5

Fur Elise

Moonlight Sonata


February:

Louis Armstrong (1901-1971) - Jazz Music

Biography

What a Wonderful World

When the Saints Go Marching In

March:

John Williams (1932-Present) - Music in the Movies

Biography

Imperial March from "Star Wars"

Jaws Theme

Hedwig's Theme from "Harry Potter"


April:

Lin Manuel Miranda (1980-Present) - Musical Theater

Biography

How Far I'll Go from "Moana"

The Room Where it Happens from "Hamilton"