"Maestro...if you please!"

 All grades had a short intro./review of classical music and composers starting this week, with the "Big 3" of composers (Bach, Mozart, Beethoven) for K-2 and adding in more composers/pieces for upper grades. We discussed some of the basic differences between Mozart and Beethoven, with Mozart having a more defined, or "strict" style of composing where Beethoven's was much more emotional and expressive.Younger students also learned the difference between the conductor and the composer, and we also talked about instrument families.