Music Study

Charlotte Mason believes children should learn to appreciate good music. 

"Music appreciation is done in much the same way as art appreciation. Simply listen to the music of one composer at various times throughout the week. Tell children which composer you’re listening to. You could play the music in the vehicle while running errands or play it at home in the background during a meal. Be sure to begin the album at different songs to make sure the children have a chance to hear more than just the first selection.  Continue to listen to pieces by the same composer for several weeks until the children become familiar with that composer’s style. If possible, read or listen to a short biography about that composer sometime during your study of his or her work.  Be sure to enter each composer you study into your Timeline."

CM Music Study

We don't have a specific time period that we are studying so I just had Andy pick an artist.  He chose Antonio Vivaldi.  Four Seasons was already on our ITunes so that was the CD that we're playing this morning:) 

Easy!  Assuming I can remember to play Vivaldi over time.  Maybe I'll actually learn something since I have no knowledge of classical music:)