Feast of Ideas Week 5 - Johann Sebastian Bach

Every try to sing Row Row Row Your Boat in a round with a group of kids? I have and it can be HARD! This week’s composer was able to create cannons and rounds so complex that they still fascinate and delight centuries later. Come learn more about Bach’s life, polyphonic counterpoint, food/literature/art/and historical context.

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Beth Smith
Feast of Ideas Week 1 - Hildegard Von Bingen

Can’t attend my music class in person??? Here is a step by step guide to studying a wide variety of composers throughout history. Week 1 is Hildegard Von Bingen, a nun from the German Middle Ages. Check out my blog post to learn a variety of easy and fun activities to try though out the week as well links to several youtube videos of her music!

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Beth Smith