Lesson 1: Child Composers

In this lesson I share music from Mozart, and also a contemporary young English composer, Alma Deutcher.  The students enjoyed both pieces, but were particularly interested in the idea that someone their age could write music.

Allegro in C Major, K. 9a - Mozart
Sonata in E-flat Major: Movement 3. Rondo - Alma Deutscher

Alma Deutscher

Here is the lesson plan.
Here is the coloring page.  Print one for each student (double sided).
Here are the visual aides.  If you have the capacity to project these, that would be great.  I have mine in a binder and walk around the tables giving everyone a closer look.

I also point out the geographical origins of the pieces on a large world map.  

Enjoy!