JH Study Guide for Final

1) Know the dates, names and biographies of all the composers studied so far.
2) Be able to identify the name and composer of the music played for you.

HS Study Guide for Final

Study Guide:

1) Be prepared to identify the title and composer of ALL the pieces found on the blog.

2) Explain the characteristics (in as much detail as possible) of the music of each time period studied so far.

3) Know the composers studied

JH Assignment 4-Due Nov. 7

Be able to identify the name and composer of the following pieces by Antonio Vivaldi:

The Four Seasons: Spring


The Four Seasons: Summer


The Four Seasons: Autumn


The Four Seasons: Winter


Stabat Mater

High School Homework 4-due Nov. 7

1. Write a one-page biography of Tomas Luis Victoria. No on-line sources. Be sure to explain the cultural and religious climate of the country and time he lived.

PLEASE NOTE: the final exam for trimester 1 will be held on Nov. 7. The study guide will be posted on this site no later than Oct. 31.

JH Assignment 3 - Due Oct. 18

Please write descriptions of the following instruments (one paragraph each) describing how each instrument works:

1) harpsichord
2) French Horn
3) Oboe
4) Flute
5) Lute

High School Assignment 3-Due Oct. 17

Prepare for a quiz, listening to all the music posted for high school so far, in addition to the following pieces. Be able to identify each by title and author. I will be playing selections from any point of each piece, not just the beginning of the piece.

Alma Redemptoris Mater (Johannes Ockeghem)


Huic ut Placuit (Montpellier Codex-Anonymous)


Edi Beo Thu Hevene Quene (anonymous)


Ave Maria (Josquin Desprez)


Deo Gratias (Johannes Ockeghem)This piece is a 40 part round (one line of music sung at 40 different times by 40 different voices) with only one phrase: Deo gratias.