Music & Music Study

Gleened from various sources~ other homeschoolers, the internet, books, blogs, emails... all credit is given where known. Please enjoy the selections with your children and open their hearts and world to the beauty and imagination music can bring.

Felix Mendelssohn is regarded by classical music aficionados and critics alike, as one of the most prolific and gifted composers the world has ever known. Even those who could not name any of his works have heard it, as his "Wedding March" from "A Midsummer Night's Dream", which has accompanied many a bride down the aisle.

Whether he was born with his incredible talent or was the product of an artistically and intellectually-inclined family will remain a mystery, but like all prodigies, Mendelssohn showed signs of true genius from childhood.

Regarded by some critics as the 19th century equivalent of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and others as a great composer who's contribution would have been greater, had his life been marred with more hardships, everyone should agree that he deserves his place amongst the best, and most influential. ~ http://www.felixmendelssohn.com/

Give this a try and see if you like it. What images does it bring to your mind? Share this piece with your children and ask what they think about the music...they may like to listen to it more than once.