Last week I shared the very first SQUILT lesson with you - about J.S. Bach.
One of the blog comments last week was so insightful. The commenter thanked me for the lesson and told me she was modifying the SQUILT page to allow MORE room for writing for her older children.
I LOVE this!
After time I hope that your SQUILT activities will take on a life of their own... learn more about a composer, or a particular style of music; notebook about the composer's life. Turn it into a composer study!
A study of music in the 20th Century could not be complete without the Jazz Age icon, George Gershwin. Gershwin's brithday is September 20, and in honor of that we have been learning all about him.
Known best for his blending of classical and Broadway styles, his music is upbeat, catchy, and reflects the budding America of the early twentieth century.
His quirky personality and toe-tapping music make him a logical choice to study with young children. His musical genius and contributions to the Modern Era of music make him a necessity for our older students to learn about as well.