6th Grade

In 6th grade, we take a deep dive into Beethoven's Symphony #5. Here are some web resources for more information and entertainment.

Ludwig van BeethovenLudwig van Beethoven was a deaf German composer and the predominant musical figure in the transitional period between the Classical and Romantic eras.

Here is a pretty entertaining biography of Ludwig van Beethoven.

Here is a shorter, but less funny biography of Beethoven.

Visit this page for more information about Beethoven

Here's a fun way to 'watch' the first movement.

Here is another fun way to listen to the 1st movement.

And this one is pretty weird...

This one is for budding musicologist.

Ever wonder what the conductor is looking at?

Can't get enough? Here's the late-great Leonard Bernstein doing his version of a deep dive into Beethoven's Symphony #5, 1st Movement

Beethoven Sym. 5, 2nd Movement

Here's an interesting article that asks if something can be too famous for its own good:

https://houstonsymphony.org/beethoven-5-famous-symphony/

Full Symphony #5

Here is a great version of the whole symphony by some incredible young-adult musicians.

And now for the less serious ones!

Start this one at the 1:00 mark

How an animator might see the music:

How about how a mime might interpret Beethoven? An oldie but a goodie!

Finally one that's not just the 1st movement. Hey! This kid's not half bad!

Here's a more recent mime artist's interpretation.

An interpretation by one of the greatest electric guitar players. Try to see past the 80s hair and outfit!

Bet you can't listen to this without bobbing your head!

Jump to 3:30 for the Beethoven part.

This one will make Beethoven roll over in his grave for sure!

This one is the result of a game I play sometimes when I'm bored. Type the name of a song or piece and a random instrument into an internet video search.

Beethoven's 5th Symphony, 1st Movement for piano.

A light-hearted take on what it's like to be the timpanist.

Check out this funny video!

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