MS / US Band Classics for Kids: About Beethoven 1. When and where was Beethoven born?
2. What instrument was Beethoven the best at? Which famous composer did Beethoven play this instrument for?
3. Who did Beethoven study with in Vienna?
4. What did Beethoven have to give up his career as a concert pianist? What career did he focus on?
5. How many symphonies did Beethoven write?
6. What was different about Beethoven’s music from the other music of the day?
7. How many people came to Beethoven’s funeral?
8. What was the most interesting thing you learned about Beethoven?
MS / US Band Beethoven’s Listening Guide Students: Write your musical and non-musical thoughts about each Beethoven mystery piece. After each piece, your instructor will reveal the story behind the music. Mysterious Piece #1 Title: ________________
Mysterious Piece #2
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Mysterious Piece #3
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Mysterious Piece #4
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Mysterious Piece #5
Title: ________________
Mysterious Piece #6
Title: ________________