Compare and Contrast
Here are two different versions of Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin. Have the students listen to both and talk with a partner about what is different about the two versions. Orchestra v. Melodica
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Here are two versions of Pictures at an Exhibition by Modest Mussorgsky. Listen and compare the differences and similarities between the two. Piano v. Orchestra
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Here are two versions of Toccata and Fugue in D minor by J.S Bach. Listen and compare and contrast. Organ v. orchestra
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Here are two versions of Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 by Franz Liszt. Compare and contrast. Piano v. Orchestra.
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Here are two versions of Erlkönig. The first is the original for voice and piano by Franz Schubert. The second is a version for piano by Schubert edited by Franz Liszt. Compare and contrast the two.
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Here are two different versions of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Requiem: Rex tremendae. This is a good one to talk about speed, ensemble size, instrumentation (what ones are used and what ones aren't), and energy and volume.
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Here are two versions of Maurice Ravel's Pavane pour une infante défunte. This piece may seem simple but is a masterpiece because of the beautiful colors Ravel wrote. The two versions here are for piano and then for full orchestra.
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How It's Made
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Uncommon Instruments
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What is it like to be a Music Major?
Ask A Musician
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