Class Notes Library - Cross-Curricular Connections

Literacy meets music in this creative, hands-on lesson. Use favorite books and vocal and instrument exploration to create a musical soundtrack.

Music is a cultural expression. Visit different regions around the world to learn about unique genres of music and their core characteristics.

Composer Shruthi Rajasekar was inspired to write a piece of music that helps us explore and think about all the ways numbers influence our lives. For grades 2-8.

In this K-6 Cross-Curricular lesson, learn a little about the Arctic and Antarctic regions. Listen to some musical pieces inspired by these places!

Compare and contrast elements in both visual art and music in this virtual field trip to an art museum. This is the first lesson in a three-part series.

Compose your own music inspired by a piece of art! This is the second lesson of a three-part series.

Experience Modest Mussorgsky’s art-influenced musical masterpiece, “Pictures at an Exhibition.” This is the third lesson in a three-part series.

Poetry and music have so much in common! Connect to poetry while listening to some poetry-inspired pieces of music. For grades K-5.

Cryptograms are puzzles and can also be used as a way to structure a musical composition. For grades 3-8.

Learn the science behind pendulums and how composer Steve Reich used pendulums to create a unique piece of music. For grades 2-6.