Music In Your Homeschool With SQUILT ~ Lesson 1

 I've written about SQUILT before.   Do you remember? Since that post during The Ten Days of Teaching Music series several moms have written to me telling me they are doing SQUILT in their homeschools!   Nothing could make me happier.  

If some of you are using SQUILT in your homeschool (we use it once a week) and enjoying it, then I thought I should start posting some easy SQUILT lessons for you to use with your children.  I will be working through these same lessons with my own children.  As I choose SQUILT selections for them I will share them with you.

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Learn about George Gershwin - Free Unit Study

A study of music in the 20th Century could not be complete without the Jazz Age icon, George Gershwin.   Gershwin's brithday is September 20, and in honor of that we have been learning all about him.  

Known best for his blending of classical and Broadway styles, his music is upbeat, catchy, and reflects the budding America of the early twentieth century.

His quirky personality and toe-tapping music make him a logical choice to study with young children. His musical genius and contributions to the Modern Era of music make him a necessity for our older students to learn about as well.  

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Ultimate Guide to Composer Study

 When I was young our home was filled with great music, and I am CERTAIN this fostered my love of music today.   It is my hope that you will nurture this love of music in your own children through using the resources in this Ultimate Guide to Composer Study.

This guide can in no way list EVERY resource available for composer study.  I have, however, tried to include as much as possible to make this post a COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO STUDYING GREAT COMPOSERS.  

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