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Polka, Tango, Waltz

Quick Facts Three of the types of compositions Chiquinha Gonzaga composed were polkas, tangos, and waltzes. All three are considered partner dances and ballroom dances. You could play some examples of Gonzaga’s compositions, but since many of her pieces are ...

Engelbert Humperdinck

Quick Facts Born in Germany in 1854 Learned piano at a young age and wrote his first composition at the age of 7 He studied music against his parents’ wishes He studied with Richard Wagner and later tutored Wagner’s son ...

Giuseppe Verdi

Quick Facts One of the greatest opera composers Born in Italy in 1813 (at the time, the area was under control of the French) He showed musical aptitude at a young age. At the age of 8, he became the ...

Ukuleles

Handouts / Worksheets (See downloads at bottom of page.) Book (Click image to link to purchase.) See also string instruments YouTube https://youtube.com/embed/OnCWvh7eSzw?si=xbHpgda8FMag-jeR Printable & Digital Visuals Download PDF Download PPT Amazon links are affiliate links. I earn a small commission, ...

Songs with Emotions / Feelings

Songs Happiness / Joy / Peace A Song and a Smile Å Vil Du Hava Meg Te Å Kveda All Around the Maypole Alli lai loi Calon Lân Chíu Chíu Chíu Come, Come, Come Come, Let’s Sing a Merry Round ...

The Magic Flute

Quick Facts Premiered: 1791 in Vienna (2 months before Mozart’s death) Language: German Recommended listening: “Der Hölle Rache” (sung by Queen of the Night) and “Papageno-Papagena Duet” Synopsis: The Queen of the Night’s daughter, Pamina has been captured by Sarastro, ...

Kitty Alone

Lyrics (American folk song) Saw a crow a-flying low, Kitty alone, kitty alone,Saw a crow a-flying low, Kitty alone a-lye,Saw a crow a-flying low and a cat a-spinning tow,Kitty alone a-lye, Rock-a-ma-rye-ree. In came a little bat, Kitty alone, kitty ...