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You’re a passionate educator looking for fun and engaging materials for your students. Whether in the classroom, homeschooling, or anywhere (and everywhere) in between, we have tools to make classical music appreciation easy, for wherever you may be.
Imagine this: no more scrambling for the perfect piece of music, no more wondering how to connect music to your curriculum, and no prior musical knowledge required! The Classical Journey Bundle unlocks a treasure trove of over 150 carefully curated classical pieces, each meticulously chosen to enrich your lessons, ignite imaginations, and foster a lifelong love of music.
Embark on a Musical Odyssey: Your Year-Long Classical Adventure Starts Now!
The Classical Journey Bundle
Save precious planning time with a fun listening activity for any season, holiday, or composer unit study. Choose from 150+ categorized classical pieces.
- 159 classical pieces for listening and exploring
- 318 printable listening activities (two pages per piece)
- Low-prep classical music appreciation for all 12 months
- Summer-themed music that can be included in send-home packets
- Print & play activities for Spring, Summer, Autumn/Fall, and Winter
- Composers range from Baroque to Modern
Here’s a sneak peek at the magic that awaits you:
12 Months of Musical Marvels
Explore a diverse range of classical music, seamlessly integrated into every month of the school year. From celebrating the joy of spring with Vivaldi’s Four Seasons to unveiling the mysteries of winter with Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker Suite, each month brings a fresh wave of musical discovery.
Seasonal Symphonies
Dive into themed listening experiences that bring the vibrancy of each season to life. Let the sounds of birdsong inspire you in spring, feel the summer sun on your skin with lively melodies, and cozy up by the fireplace with heartwarming winter classics.
Learning Made Fun
Keep your students engaged and captivated with a variety of low-prep, high-impact activities. From unraveling musical mysteries to expressing emotions through art, the Classical Journey Bundle provides the perfect blend of learning and fun for every student.
Adaptable Adventures
Whether you’re teaching in a classroom, homeschool setting, or even virtually, the Classical Journey Bundle adapts to your needs. Group activities, independent listening exercises, and ready-to-use printables ensure seamless integration into any learning environment.
Beyond the Notes
This bundle also introduces students to a diverse range of composers, from legendary icons like Beethoven and Mozart to exciting contemporary voices. This exploration fosters a deeper understanding of musical styles, historical periods, and the cultural impact of music.
Ready to set sail?
Download the Classical Journey Bundle today and unleash the power of music in your classroom! You’ll have a full twelve months of easy classical music appreciation ready to go!
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Here’s how educators are using this bundle!
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“This is an amazing bundle! It includes pieces for listening that I never thought of using with my kiddos and they love the worksheets and coloring they get to do! Perfect for brain breaks, sub tubs, or when you just need a minute to let the kids work independently!”
Jessica
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“This resource is incredibly thorough and will definitely help me as I try to introduce more listening and response in my classroom. This resource is thorough, comprehensive, and allows for all students to think critically about how they have been impacted by the pieces.”
Shelby
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“This is just what I was looking for to help me teach “real” music to my class. We have had to adapt just a little bit for the younger age group, but it has worked out really well!”
Aimee
Which listening activities are featured for each month?
JAN
New Year
- Fantasia on Auld Lang Syne, Ernest Tomlinson
- Masquerade Suite, Aram Khachaturian
- The Blue Danube, Strauss II
- The Skater’s Waltz, Émile Waldteufel
- Trumpet Concerto in E Flat Major, Joseph Haydn
- Concerto Grosso in C Major, Arcangelo Corelli
- Piano Concerto in G Major, Maurice Ravel
- Jupiter, The Bringer of Jollity, Gustav Holst
- Symphony No. 1 (Winter Dreams,) Pyotr Tchaikovsky
- Waltz in D, Op. 9, No. 3, Franz Schubert
- Suite De Symphonies, No. 1, Jean-Joseph Mouret
- Brandenburg Concerto, No. 4 in G Major, Johann Sebastian Bach
- Concerto for 2 Violins in D Minor, Johann Sebastian Bach
FEB
Valentine’s Day
- Liebesträum No. 3, Liszt
- Piano Concerto No. 21, Mozart
- Clair De Lune, Debussy
- Romeo and Juliet Overture, Tchaikovsky
- Violin Romance No. 2, Beethoven
- Salut d’Amour, Elgar
- Piano Concerto No. 2, Rachmaninoff
- Sleeping Beauty Waltz, Tchaikovsky
- Cavalleria Rusticana (Intermezzo), Mascagni
- Fantasia No. 3, Mozart
- Symphony No. 9, Schubert
- Piano Sonata No. 3, Brahms
- Bolero, Ravel
- “Moonlight” Sonata, Beethoven
- The Moldau, Smetana
- Serenade, Schubert
- Romance in F Minor, Dvorak
- Violin Concerto, Mendelssohn
- Arabesque No. 1, Debussy
MAR
St. Patrick’s Day
- In Ireland, Sir Hamilton Harty
- Londonderry Air, Harty
- Symphony No. 3 “Irish,” Sir Charles Villiers Stanford
- Nocturne No. 4 in A Major, John Field
- Piano Concerto No. 3, Field
- Symphony in E Major “Irish,” Sir Arthur Sullivan
- Cello Concerto, Sullivan
- Symphony No. 1, Stanford
- Irish Rhapsody No. 1, Stanford
- Irish Suite, Leroy Anderson (American composer)
APR
Spring/Sunshine
- Where the Lemons Blossom, Strauss (translations will vary)
- Symphony No. 1 (Spring,) Schumann
- The Four Seasons (Spring,) Vivaldi
- Appalachian Spring, Copland
- Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 Op. 46, Grieg
- Violin Sonata No. 5 in F major, Beethoven
- Organ Concerto No. 13 in F major, Handel
- Dance of the Birds, Rimsky-Korsakov
- Reflections in the Water, Debussy
MAY
Flowers
- Waltz of the Flowers, Tchaikovsky
- Amarilli Mia Bella, Caccini
- Daisies, Rachmaninoff
- Five Flower Songs, Britten
- Jardins Sous La Pluie, Debussy
- The Rose, The Lily, The Dove, The Sun
- Waltz of the Cornflowers and Poppies, Glazunov
- Heidenröslein, Schubert
- Roses from the South, Strauss
- The Tale of the Stone Flower, Prokofiev
JUN
Forests/Trees
- Mysterious Forest, Frederic Chopin
- Pines of Rome, Ottorino Respighi
- The Forest, Alexander Glazunov
- The Tale the Pine Trees Knew, Arnold Bax
- November Woods, Arnold Bax
- Forest Murmurs (Siegfried,) Richard Wagner
- Woodland Sketches, Edward Macdowell
- The Enchanted Forest, Francesco Geminiani
- Silent Woods, Antonin Dvorak
- A Morning in the Woods, Leo Ornstein
- Waldszenen (Forest Scenes,) Robert Schumann
- Forest Murmurs, Franz Liszt
- To An Old White Pine, Edward MacDowell
- In Deep Woods, Edward MacDowell
- The Five Sacred Trees, Williams
- The Trees, Op. 75, Jean Sibelius
- The Almond Tree, John Ireland
- The Rain Tree, Toru Takemitsu
- Tales from the Vienna Woods, Johann Strauss II
- The Forest of Fir Trees in Winter, Pyotr Tchaikovsky
JUL
Independence Day
- Hail to the Chief, Sanderson
- Lincoln Portrait, Copland
- Presidential Polonaise, Sousa
- Maple Leaf Rag, Joplin
- Easter Monday on the White House Lawn, Sousa
- The Star-Spangled Banner, Smith
- The Stars and Stripes Forever, Sousa
- The Invincible Eagle March
- President’s March, Filmore
- America the Beautiful, Ward
- Fanfare for the Common Man, Aaron Copland
- Variations on “America,” Charles Ives
- Afro-American Symphony, William Grant Still
- The American Frontier, Calvin Custer
- Grand Canyon Suite, Ferde Grofe
- Strike Up the Band, George Gershwin
- Simple Gifts, Aaron Copland
- American Salute, Morton Gould
- The Liberty Bell, John Philip Sousa
- The Washington Post, John Philip Sousa
AUG
Summer/Earth
- The Lark Ascending, Vaughan Williams
- The Earth Prelude, Einaudi
- The Four Seasons, Vivaldi
- Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, Debussy
- Water Music, Handel
- River Flows in You, Yiruma
- Prelude Op. 28, No. 15 (“Raindrop”,) Chopin
- Become Ocean, Adams
- A Walk in the Forest, Blech
- The Sea, Bridge
- Conga del Fuego, Marquez
- Romance No. 2, Beethoven
- Concierto de Aranjuez, Rodrigo
- A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Mendelssohn
- The Sound of Trees, Pepin
- Summerland, William Grant Still
- The Seasons: Summer, Glazunov
- The Seasons: August, Tchaikovsky
- Summer Night on the River, Delius
- Summer Day, Prokofiev
SEP
Fall/Autumn
- Our Town, Aaron Copland
- Autumn Gardens, Einojuhani Rautavaara
- String Quartet no. 15, Ludwig van Beethoven
- Symphony no. 10, Joachim Raff
- Comes Autumn Time, Leo Sowerby
- The Seasons: Autumn, Alexander Glazunov
- Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake, Lu Wencheng
- String Quartet in E Minor, Frederick Delius
- Violin Concerto, Op. 14, Samuel Barber
- September, Richard Strauss
- The Fall of the Leaf, Imogen Holst
- Thoughts in Autumn, Jules Massenet
- Maple Leaf Rag, Scott Joplin
- Autumn, Astor Piazzolla
- Autumn, Thea Musgrave
- Autumn Music, Jennifer Higdon
- Autumn in New York, Vernon Duke
- Two Piano Sketches, Dora Pejacevic
- Ogives, Erik Satie
- Autumn, Ralph Vaughan Williams
OCT
Halloween
- Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, Bach
- Totentanz, Liszt
- Mephisto Waltz, Liszt
- Aquarium, Saint-Saens
- O Fortuna, Orff
- Gnomus, Mussorgsky
- Night on Bald Mountain, Mussorgsky
- Der Vampyr, Marschner
- In the Hall of the Mountain King, Grieg
- The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Dukas
- Dance of the Knights, Prokofiev
- Danse Macabre, Saint-Saens
- Beethoven’s Silence, Cortazar
- Moonlight Sonata, Beethoven
- Piano Quintet in A Minor, Dvorak
- Lacrimosa, Mozart
- Scarbo, Ravel
- Lake in the Moonlight, Tchaikovsky
- Cuckoo in the Depths of the Woods, Saint-Saëns
NOV
Thanksgiving
- Appalachian Spring, Copland
- Awakening, Curiale
- New England Holidays, Ives
- Symphony No. 3, Copland
- The Tender Land Suite, Copland
- Quiet City, Copland
- Green Hills, Alwyn
- Song for Harvest Season, Ives
- Turkey Trot, Bernstein
- Badinerie, Bach
- Divertimento, Bernstein
- Autumn, (Four Seasons) Vivaldi
- Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Haydn
- Piano Sonata No. 17 in B-Flat Major, Mozart
- Kinderszenen, Schumann
- Piano Concerto No. 3, Beethoven
- Pilgrims, Rorem
- English Horn Concerto, Rorem
- Autumn Legend, Alwyn
- Festival March, Alwyn
- Simple Gifts, Copland
DEC
Winter Fun
- Carol of the Bells, Leontovych
- Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Tchaikovsky
- Four Seasons (Winter,) Vivaldi
- Troika, Prokofiev
- Symphony No. 1 in G Minor, Tchaikovsky
- The Snow is Dancing, Debussy
- Footprints in the Snow, Debussy
- Piano Concerto No. 1, Rachmaninoff
- Symphony No. 11, Raff
- Peter and the Wolf, Prokofiev
- Ice Dance, Elfman
- Winter Wind, Chopin
- Alpine Symphony, Strauss
- Sinfonia, Vivaldi
- Winterreise, Schubert
- Chasse-Neige, Liszt
- The Snow Maiden, Rimsky-Korsakov
- String Quartet in F Major, Ravel
- Sinfonia Antarctic, Williams
- Winter Dreams, Tchaikovsky
Bundle Benefits
- Explore a Year of Music: Discover a diverse range of classical pieces throughout the school year, from lively spring melodies to heartwarming winter classics.
- Seasonal Connections: Immerse yourself in the sounds of each season with themed listening experiences that bring the joys of spring, summer, autumn, and winter to life.
- Active Learning: Engage with music through a variety of fun and interactive activities, like unraveling musical mysteries and expressing emotions through art.
- Adaptable Learning: Enjoy the flexibility of using the bundle in various settings, including classrooms, homeschool environments, and even virtually.
- Build Musical Knowledge: Meet and learn about famous composers from different eras and discover their unique musical styles.
- Develop Listening Skills: Train your ears to identify different instruments, musical elements, and the emotions conveyed through the music.
- Spark Creativity: Unleash your creativity through art projects and writing prompts inspired by the music you explore.
- Boost Emotional Intelligence: Learn to connect with and express your emotions through the powerful language of music.
- Celebrate Holidays: Enhance your holiday celebrations with themed music pieces and activities, making learning festive and engaging.
- Foster a Lifelong Love of Music: Embark on a musical journey that ignites a passion for music appreciation and exploration that lasts a lifetime.
Learning Objectives
- increased knowledge of composers from different backgrounds
- observe and identify seasonal/holiday influences within compositions
- familiarity with the composers’ works
- ability to recognize, and engage with, popular pieces of music
- identify different instrument sounds
- social-emotional exploration of feelings and moods within the music
- creative expression by drawing and choosing colors related to a musical theme
- Identify and differentiate between the sounds of various classical instruments.
- Recognize and name iconic classical music pieces by famous composers.
- Connect music to different historical periods and cultural contexts.
- Express emotions and feelings evoked by listening to different classical pieces.
- Analyze and describe the musical elements present in various compositions.
- Compare and contrast the musical styles of different composers and eras.
- Develop critical listening skills through focused activities and discussions.
- Expand vocabulary related to music theory and historical figures.
- Practice self-expression through creative activities inspired by classical music.
- Develop a deeper appreciation for the beauty and power of classical music.
To help get you started, we’re also including a FREE pack of 70 Composer Posters for your learning space! ($10.00 value!)
70 Composer Fact Sheet Posters
Print & Post! Do you need fun and colorful visuals for your classroom or homeschool? These composer fact sheet posters are a quick reference guide for students to learn more about a composer.
Each fact sheet includes the composer’s full name, birthdate, birthplace, musical period, and instruments. A portrait and famous composition help nurture students’ familiarity with each composer.
These composer fact sheets are also great as handouts or size them down in the print settings for flashcards. This calming rainbow theme is great for any time of the year and will coordinate well with your colorful classroom or homeschool!
Got questions? We have answers!
What kind of music is included in the bundle?
The Classical Journey Bundle features a diverse selection of classical music pieces from various composers and eras. You’ll find iconic works by Beethoven, Mozart, Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky, and many more, alongside pieces that explore different genres and historical periods.
Do I need any musical expertise to use the bundle?
Absolutely not! The bundle is designed to be accessible for everyone, regardless of their musical background. The included materials provide all the information and guidance you need to confidently lead engaging music exploration activities.
How does the bundle help students develop their musical understanding?
By exposing students to a wide range of classical music, the bundle helps them develop their listening skills, identify different instruments and musical elements, and understand the emotional impact of music. It also fosters an appreciation for different composers and musical styles.
How does this bundle help me save time?
The Classical Journey Bundle eliminates the need for extensive research and planning. Each month provides curated playlists with themed pieces, along with engaging activities, saving you valuable time you can dedicate to other aspects of your lesson. Just print and play!
Can you elaborate on the “composer crossroads” features?
The “composer crossroads” refers to introducing students to a diverse range of composers, both historical figures and contemporary voices. This exposure broadens their musical knowledge and encourages them to explore different musical perspectives.
What types of activities are included?
The bundle offers a variety of low-prep, engaging activities for different learning styles. You’ll find listening exercises, discussion prompts, creative drawing spaces, and more – all designed to help students actively engage with the music. The only prep involved is to find the selected music on your favorite streaming services!
How can I integrate these activities into my curriculum?
The Classical Journey Bundle is designed to complement various subjects and learning objectives. Use it to enhance history lessons, explore cultural connections, celebrate holidays, or simply foster creativity and emotional expression through music.
Can I use the bundle in different learning environments?
Yes! The Classical Journey Bundle is adaptable to various settings, including traditional classrooms, homeschool environments, and even virtual learning platforms. The diverse activities and printables cater to individual and group learning needs.
What do you mean by “seasonal exploration” activities?
The seasonal exploration aspect is for helping students connect music to the changing seasons and holidays. These activities encourage them to identify seasonal themes within the music, explore cultural connections, and celebrate the unique soundscapes of each season.
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