Composer Study is simple. Pick a composer to listen to over some time. Every once in a while, play a composition by him or her. Listen to it. Think and talk about it. This month, we are listening to compositions by Pytor Tchaikovsky. Pieces by Composer: Symphony No 6 in B Minor Piano Concerto No.1 … Continue reading Pyotr Tchaikovsky
Claude Monet
Picture Study is simple. Look at the picture with your children for a few minutes, and then talk about what you saw. Try to remember as much about the piece as you can. Enjoy the beauty of it. Art is not a chore; it’s a pleasure. We’ve chosen some works by Claude Monet for this … Continue reading Claude Monet
Rudyard Kipling
Poetry is a simple thing to enjoy. Pick a poet. Read a poem for the enjoyment of it. Listen to the rhythm of the words. Hear the music in them. We’ve picked a few poems by Rudyard Kipling to share with you this month. Poems If — The Secret of the Machines Mesopotamia Recessional Resources Websites: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/rudyard-kipling … Continue reading Rudyard Kipling
Holy, Holy, Holy
Hymns are beautiful truths poetically told, hung on a rhythm, and held in a melody. This makes them memorable. Hymn study is extremely simple. Sing the hymn once a day. We’ve provided you links to different versions to enjoy, as well as a link to download the sheet music for the hymn. Some of this … Continue reading Holy, Holy, Holy
Johannes Brahms
Composer Study is simple. Pick a composer to listen to over some time. Every once in a while, play a composition by him or her. Listen to it. Think and talk about it. This month, we are listening to compositions by Johannes Brahms. Pieces by Composer: 1. Variations on a theme of Haydn Op 56a https://youtu.be/PeYEcZQvBkU … Continue reading Johannes Brahms
Simple Beauty Europeans: February
Here are the links to our suggestions for beautiful things for February, with a focus on old yet beautiful words, sounds, and places. Included are European artists and composers, English poets, as well as a classic hymn and some beautiful Stars. Back to Simple Beauty Page
Edgar Degas
Picture Study is simple. Look at the picture with your children for a few minutes, and then talk about what you saw. Try to remember as much about the piece as you can. Enjoy the beauty of it. Art is not a chore; it’s a pleasure. We’ve chosen some works by Edgar Degas for this … Continue reading Edgar Degas
Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Poetry is a simple thing to enjoy. Pick a poet. Read a poem for the enjoyment of it. Listen to the rhythm of the words. Hear the music in them. We’ve picked a few poems by Samuel Taylor Coleridge to share with you this month. Biography Samuel Taylor Coleridge was a Romantic poet who lived from 1772-1834 in … Continue reading Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Amazing Grace
Hymns are beautiful truths poetically told, hung on a rhythm, and held in a melody. This makes them memorable. Hymn study is extremely simple. Sing the hymn once a day. We’ve provided links to different versions to enjoy and a link to download the sheet music for the hymn. Some of this year’s selections are … Continue reading Amazing Grace
Franz Liszt
Composer Study is simple. Pick a composer to listen to over a period of time. Every once in a while, play a composition by him or her. Listen to it. Think and talk about it. This month, we are listening to compositions by Franz Liszt. Biography: Franz Liszt was a composer and teacher and … Continue reading Franz Liszt