Composer Study - Francois Couperin

Francois Couperin

"Jerusalem, return the Lord your God."

Francois Couperin (1668 - 1733) was a French composer in the Baroque time period. He learned to play the organ from his father. In 1689, he married Marie-Anne Ansault and began to publish music for organ and harpsichord. In 1717, he was appointed as court musician to King Louis XIV. Along with writing music like the song, Alarm Clock (Le Reveil Matin), he wrote the book L'Art de Toucher le Clavecin. The Art of Harpsichord Playing shares techniques on finger, touch, and ornamentation.

Composer Study

Start off with the Music Lesson which includes

• Music Links

• Read Alouds

• Time & Place Connection Subjects

• Recipe

Throughout the week, cover the Multi-Subject Connections

• Science Activity, read aloud, fun code worksheets

• Art Activity, read aloud, optional coloring page

• Literature Activity, read aloud, copywork

• History Activity, read alouds, geography activity, Book of Centuries

Couperin French Cookies

Learn how to make this French dessert. Click on the picture below to go to the recipe.

Couperin’s Music

Song 1: Le Reveil Matin

Music Class

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SONG 2: 1st Book of Harpsichord Pieces

Science Song

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Song 3: Premiere Lecon de Tenebres

Art Song

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Song 4: Sarabande

Literature Song

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Song 5: Troisieme Lecon de Tenebres a 2 voix

History Song

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