Womens History Month Music Classical, Romantic Composers Activities & Vocabulary
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Are you looking to celebrate Women's History Month? Witness the remarkable journeys of these 7 Medieval, Classical, Romantic, and 20th-century women composers who defied the odds, challenged societal norms, and fought for their rightful place in music history. Music resources include bios, QR codes, YouTube links, vocabulary & worksheets. PDF - BW - Digital google slides
Women's History Month Music Composers
Students will love reading about the triumphs of these women. From advocating for equal pay to founding their own Woman’s Orchestra, or composing under pseudonyms to bypass gender biases, their resilience knows no bounds. Some even faced imprisonment after daring protests, directing inmates with nothing but a toothbrush as a conductor's baton. Remarkably, one was even canonized by the Pope. These women endured hardships and waged battles to pave the way for all who would follow in their footsteps. Their legacy is one of inspiration, courage, and unwavering determination.
Hildegard of Bingen
Maria Theresia von Paradis
Lousie Farrenc
Fanny Mendelssohn
Clara Schumann
Ethel Smyth
Elisabeth Kuyper
Music Gallery
Music Gallery
A music gallery is like an art gallery featuring women composer bios and music for Women's History Month! Use the bios and QR codes to create an immersive learning experience by setting up a Women's History Month Music Gallery in your classroom. Display the women composer bios around the room, each accompanied by QR codes. These QR codes instantly direct them to YouTube links where they can listen to the music of each composer.
This interactive approach not only provides students with valuable information about the composers' lives and contributions but also allows them to engage directly with the music, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for different musical styles and historical contexts.
Worksheet
Ensure the students are retaining new information with a follow-along guided worksheet. As students travel from women composer to composer they can search fill-in-the-blank, give a star rating to a song, and ponder short answers.
Vocabulary
Add to your student's classical music knowledge with vocabulary terms. Reinforce what they are learning with This or That relatable worksheet!
A music salon is most like: group text or Instagram reel?
Giving choices in a This or That format provides a unique way for students to process their choices. Worksheets also provide an exciting way to connect to terms, inspire conversation, and debate answers.
Women's History Month Music Includes:
Vocabulary
This or That worksheet
QR Codes
Bios
Guided Worksheet
Teaching Tips
Answer Key
PDF - BW - Digital google slides
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