The Story of Great Music | History and Appreciation
- Age: 13+
- Half Credit or 1 Full Credit
This product is licensed for single student use only.
Request a group or school license.
The Story of Great Music | History and Appreciation
- Age: 13+
- Half Credit or 1 Full Credit
Turn music history from a daunting subject to an entertaining part of your homeschool with the engaging performances and accessible writing of this course.
$180.00
This product is licensed for single student use only.
Request a group or school license.
Description
Take an exciting tour through the development of Western music. This new online class merges the history of composers and their works with engaging video performances. It also provides audio playlists and recommendations for building your own listening library of classical music.
We designed this course for students without any musical training. But it can also provide a robust historical guide for music students wanting to connect the dots between periods, composers, instruments, and performance styles.
The course could fill a fine arts elective for high school students, provide a handy chronological reference for parents who want curated playlists for family listening, or serve as a pre- or post-concert guide to your next family musical outing.
- In-depth written materials on each musical period and composer of note through the beginning of the twentieth century
- High-quality performances of the music
- Quizzes and research projects
- Audio and video playlists and recommended recordings
Ages: 13+
Credit: 1/2 or 1 HS Elective Credit (fine art, music, art appreciation, humanities)
Try sample lessons in our online learning platform.
License: This product is licensed for use by one student. For group, co-op, or school use, each family will need to purchase a copy or purchase licenses for each student. For more information, visit our group license page.
Additional information
| Age | 13+ |
|---|---|
| Age/Grade | |
| Credit | 1/2 HS or 1 HS |
| Credit Amount | |
| Lessons | 16 |
| Teacher | Thomas Purifoy, Jr. |
| Format | Streaming – 18 Months of Access |
| Type | Curriculum |
Lessons
- The Renaissance
- The Early Baroque Era
- The Baroque Era: Handel
- The Baroque Era: Bach
- The Classical Era: Haydn
- The Classical Era: Mozart
- The Classical Era: Beethoven
- The Romantic Era: Early German Romantics
- The Romantic Era: French Romantics
- The Romantic Era: Masters of the Piano
- The Romantic Era: Romantic Opera
- The Romantic Era: Brahms
- The Romantic Era: Romantic Nationalism
- The Romantic Era: Russian Romantics
- The 20th Century: French Impressionism
- The 20th Century: Finland, England, & America
Lessons include some or all of the following steps in our Learning Management System:
- Read a background essay which takes you through the development of music over the centuries
- Watch live video performances curated from the web
- Review a summary of the lesson and new vocabulary
- Complete quizzes in listening and vocabulary
- Complete a project or research
- Go deeper with video and audio playlists for continued learning on the go
Sample Lessons
Experience sample lessons inside our learning platform:
- Engaging readings
- Great video performances
- Writing prompts
- Projects
- Audio playlists
- Quizzes
- Interactive resources
FAQs
Is there any background knowledge of music required (either by the student or parent)?
No, we designed this course for students without any musical training.
What grade level is this course for?
This course is for grades 7-12.
Who is the instructor?
This course was developed by Thomas Purifoy, a creative filmmaker who develops unique learning resources intended to advance the Kingdom of God. Thomas helped develop a classical-based curriculum, and taught philosophy, Old Testament, film and history at the American School of Lyon, France. Thomas studied English at Vanderbilt University and is a former Officer in the US Navy. He currently oversees Compass Classroom and Compass Cinema.
What is included with this course?
- In-depth written materials on each musical period and composer of note through the beginning of the twentieth century
- High-quality performances of the music
- Quizzes and research projects
- Audio and video playlists and recommended recordings
Are any materials required separately?
No, everything is required is included in the course!
How many high school credits does this course earn?
This course fulfills 1/2 or 1 high school credits. Each lesson has both required sections as well as many optional sections. This enables you to take the class for half a credit in one semester (16 weeks), or a full credit in one year (32 weeks).
Does this course qualify for honors or AP credit?
This course is not AP-certified, but there are multiple ways to customize the course’s pacing and difficulty to match your teaching objective. Email our customer service team of homeschool moms for more information and implementation ideas for your family.
Does the streaming service expire?
Yes, this course is a license for 18 months of streaming access.
Is this course included in the Compass Membership?
Yes! Get access to this course and many others through our Compass Membership. Learn more here.
Can siblings share this course?
No, this course is licensed for single student use only.
Can I purchase using ESA funds?
ESA policies vary by state. Learn more with our State by State Guide.
Can I use this in a school, group, or co-op?
For group, co-op, or school use, each family will need to purchase a copy or purchase licenses for each student. For more information, visit our group license page to connect with our group coordinator.
What if I am not satisfied with the course? Can I get a refund?
We want our customers to be happy with every purchase they make from Compass Classroom. If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, you may return items within 30 days of the invoice date for an exchange, credit, or refund as determined by our staff.
Purchases made through state program marketplaces (ESA, scholarship, and others), or reimbursed by entities like ClassWallet on behalf of those programs, are subject to the return/refund policies of each program. Refer to the latest program documentation for details.
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