In this music worksheet, students answer 20 questions about an extract from "Stravinsky and the Rite of Spring." Students also write an essay discussing a given quote about the extract.

Students recognize and clap the syncopated rhythmic beat of a rap song and identify recurring rhythmic pattern in the excerpt of "Dance of the Adolescents" from Igor Stravinsky's Rite of Spring.

For this Stravinsky worksheet, students answer the 20 short answer questions and write 1 essay in relation to the extract, "The Rite of Spring".

Fourth graders compose and perform polyrhythms in small groups using non-pitched percussion instruments. They enter the classroom with the recording of "The Rite of Spring" playing on the CD player. Students are asked to describe the...

In this multiple choice music activity, students answer questions about Igor Stravinsky after participating in a classroom program. They can complete extra credit by copying musical articulations.

Young scholars examine the diverse and unique journeys of men. After reading various pieces of literature, they identify any rites of passage or change in the characters. They write in their reflective journals sharing their thoughts on...

Students do research to discover the importance of water in the world and its effect upon our daily lives. They will also appreciate the beauty of water and how it is so adaptable within nature.

In this music worksheet, students analyze two songs. They write about the structure of the music, including such elements as tonal structure and chording. Students respond to questions about the musical background of the performers of...

In this music worksheet, students answer 7 questions about music history. For example, "Describe the Bach influences upon Mahler in the second section of this extract."

In this song analysis worksheet, student examine the tonal structures, chords, melodies, and rhythm structures of two pieces of music. They examine "Eleanor Rigby" by the Beatles, and "Le Marteau san Maitre" by Boulez.

In this elementary music and following directions learning exercise, students copy the Igor Stravinsky's last name on lines for each letter. They follow directions to draw a circle around a picture of a circus elephant, a square around...

In this language arts and religion worksheet, students read an informative page about the symbolism of the egg in the Christian Easter. Students answer 6 questions. This page is from the UK.

A learning module that begins with "Stravinsky's Riotous 'Rite of Spring'" by Miles Hoffman, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online...

Music students rarely see the value or have any interest in music other than their favorite popular artist or group. By showing connections and similarities between current music and 'classical' music, the teacher begins to break down...

A biography with many pictures of Igor Stravinsky.

A short biography of Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.

This site from the National Arts Centre provides a nice detailed biography on the life of composer Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971 CE). There are interesting facts on both his personal life and his musical accomplishments are detailed.

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