Welcome to Our If It Isn’t Baroque . . . The History of Western Music Homeschool Course

Getting Started with Our If It Isn’t Baroque . . . The History of Western Music Homeschool Course

The If It Isn’t Baroque . . . The History of Western Music homeschool course begins with the study of music in ancient times in Egypt, Greece, Rome, etc., and progresses through Biblical times, Medieval times, the Renaissance, and modern music. Explanations are provided to the homeschool student to differentiate the types of music, and instructions are given to make some of the instruments from ancient and Biblical times. Lessons suggest listening activities for the various types of music and research activities for the homeschool student to explore them more deeply. These homeschool music lessons should be studied in consecutive order, as they progress through time and therefore build on each other. The If It Isn’t Baroque…The History of Western Music course may be taken independently of Music Theory I & II.

Overview

•   12 weeks, 3 days a week
•   Includes text-based lessons and hands-on activities
•   Grades: 3-12

Supplies Needed

Corresponding lessons on SchoolhouseTeachers.com

What to Do

Go to Class Lessons and download the lesson plan and course lessons file. Start with the Day 1 reading assignment. Follow the instructions each day on the lesson plan and check them off when completed.

More About Our If It Isn’t Baroque . . . The History of Western Music Homeschool Course

The If It Isn’t Baroque . . . The History of Western Music homeschool course tries to answer the question, “When did music begin?” and trace its journey through history until modern day. Through text-based lessons, construction and use of simple instruments, and challenge activities, homeschool students explore the progression of music from primitive instruments through contemporary popular music. A suggested reading list encourages homeschool students to further their study beyond course.