Target age range: K-8

1. Meet Sterling! Sterling is a PT Young Artist and he plays the cello.

   Write down or tell someone three things you learned from Sterling’s introduction.

2. In the next video, listen and watch Sterling play J.S. Bach’s “Courante” from Cello Suite No. 6.

3. Listen to Sterling explain why he loves playing the cello.

   Do you remember some of Sterling’s favorite things about playing the cello?

4. The next piece is called “Julie-O” by Mark Summer. First, watch and listen.

   Follow-up questions for discussion or journaling:

   • What are the different ways Sterling made sound on his cello while playing the piece you just heard?

   • What makes music contemporary?

   • How would you describe the music you just heard?

5. Listen as Sterling describes his next piece of music.

   Questions for reflection, discussion, or journaling:

   • What can you remember about the composer Gabriel Fauré?

   • What does the word “berceuse” mean?

   • What instruments were this piece originally written for?

6. Now, listen and watch as Sterling plays “Berceuse” by Gabriel Fauré.

7. Finally, Sterling will review a few key ideas from his PT in the Classroom Concert.

Performance Today serves local schools across the Twin Cities with its Young Artist in Residence Program. This program sends PT Young Artists into schools to present live concerts. Designed to engage and inspire elementary and junior high students through live musical performance, these concerts help cultivate active listening skills and allow students to experience the joy of classical music.

Due to current circumstances, Performance Today has adapted the concert content to provide virtual learning experiences in their new series "Performance Today in the Classroom."

Have a question or suggestion? Contact Katie Condon, music education specialist.

More: View all of our YourClassical Music Lessons

Each year, Performance Today serves local schools across the Twin Cities with its Young Artist in Residence Program. This program sends PT Young Artists into schools to present live concerts. Designed to engage and inspire elementary and junior high students through live musical performance, these concerts help cultivate active listening skills and allow students to experience the joy of classical music.

Due to current circumstances, Performance Today has adapted the concert content to provide virtual learning experiences in their new series "Performance Today in the Classroom." Today's PT in the Classroom Music Lesson features PT Young Artist in Residence Anais Feller.

Target age range: K-8

1. Meet Anais! Anais is a PT Young Artist and she plays the violin.

Write down or tell someone three things you learned from Anais’ introduction.

2. In the next video, listen and watch Anais play John Corigliano’s Stomp.

3. Listen to Anais explain why she loves playing the violin.

Do you remember Anais’ favorite things about playing the violin?

4. The next piece is called Estonian Lullaby by Arvo Pärt. First, watch and listen.

Follow-up questions for reflection, discussion, journaling:

• What is a lullaby?

• What can you remember about Estonia?

• Can you remember what the music is based on?

• How would you describe this music to a friend?

5. The next piece is the Preludio from the Partita No. 3 in E Major by J. S. Bach.

Follow-up questions for reflection, discussion, journaling:

• Can you remember a few things Anais loves about playing her violin?

• Why does Anais like to add her own interpretations to the music she plays?

6. Finally, Anais will review a few key ideas from her PT in the Classroom Concert.

Have a question or suggestion? Contact Katie Condon, music education specialist.

More: View all of our YourClassical Music Lessons

Each year, Performance Today serves local schools across the Twin Cities with its Young Artist in Residence Program. This program sends PT Young Artists into schools to present live concerts. Designed to engage and inspire elementary and junior high students through live musical performance, these concerts help cultivate active listening skills and allow students to experience the joy of classical music.

Due to current circumstances, Performance Today has adapted the concert content to provide virtual learning experiences in their new series "Performance Today in the Classroom." Today's PT in the Classroom Music Lesson features PT Young Artist in Residence Tyler Martin.

Target age range: K-8

1. Meet Tyler! Tyler is a PT Young Artist and he plays the flute.

Write down or tell someone three things you learned from Tyler’s introduction.

2. In the next video, listen and watch Tyler play William Grant Still’s Bayou Home.

3. Listen to Tyler explain why he loves playing the flute.

Do you remember Tyler’s favorite things about playing the flute?

4. This next piece is called Flute Set by Adolphus Hailstork. First, watch and listen.

Follow-up questions for reflection, discussion, journaling:

• How old is Adolphus Hailstork?

• What is a motive?

• How would you describe the music you just heard?

5. The next piece is the second half of the Flute Set by Adolphus Hailstork.

Follow-up questions for reflection, discussion, journaling:

• What is an inauguration?

• Why was it significant that Hailstork’s music was chosen for the 2021 inauguration?

• Do you remember why Tyler loves playing this piece of music?

6. Finally, Tyler will review a few key ideas from his PT in the Classroom Concert.

Have a question or suggestion? Contact Katie Condon, music education specialist.

More: View all of our YourClassical Music Lessons

Each year, Performance Today serves local schools across the Twin Cities with its Young Artist in Residence Program. This program sends PT Young Artists into schools to present live concerts. Designed to engage and inspire elementary and junior high students through live musical performance, these concerts help cultivate active listening skills and allow students to experience the joy of classical music.

Due to current circumstances, Performance Today has adapted the concert content to provide virtual learning experiences in their new series "Performance Today in the Classroom." Today's PT in the Classroom Music Lesson features PT Young Artist in Residence Ari Schwartz.

Target age range: K-8

1. Meet Ari! Ari is a PT Young Artist and he plays the harp.

Write down or tell someone three things you learned from Ari’s introduction.

2. In the next video, listen and watch Ari play Carlos Salzedo’s Chanson dans la Nuit.

Do you remember how many fingers are used to play the harp? Write down your answer or tell someone.

3. Listen to Ari explain why he loves playing the harp.

Do you remember some of Ari’s favorite things about playing the harp?

4. The next piece is called Haiku for Harp by Susann McDonald and Linda Wood. First, watch and listen.

Follow-up questions for reflection, discussion, journaling:

• What is a haiku?

• Can you remember anything about the song you just heard?

5. The next piece is a piece called Great Day by Nancy Gustavson.

Follow-up questions for reflection, discussion, journaling:

• What is a solo?

• What is bowing?

• How many fingers are used to play the harp?

6. In the next video, listen and watch Ari play Great Day by Nancy Gustavson.

Can you remember why a harp can be easier to play than other stringed instruments?

7. Finally, Ari will review a few key ideas from his PT in the Classroom Concert.

Have a question or suggestion? Contact Katie Condon, music education specialist.

More: View all of our YourClassical Music Lessons

Each year, Performance Today serves local schools across the Twin Cities with its Young Artist in Residence Program. This program sends PT Young Artists into schools to present live concerts. Designed to engage and inspire elementary and junior high students through live musical performance, these concerts help cultivate active listening skills and allow students to experience the joy of classical music.

Due to current circumstances, Performance Today has adapted the concert content to provide virtual learning experiences in their new series "Performance Today in the Classroom." Today's PT in the Classroom Music Lesson features PT Young Artist in Residence Tristan Paradee.

Target age range: K-8

1. Meet Tristan! Tristan is a PT Young Artist and he plays the piano.

Write down or tell someone three things you learned from Tristan’s introduction.

2. In the next video, listen and watch Tristan play Domenico Scarlatti’s Sonata in A Major K27.

Can you remember a few facts about the piano? Write down your answer or tell someone.

3. Listen to Tristan explain why he loves playing the piano.

Follow-up questions for reflection, discussion, journaling:

• Why is the piano sometimes called the king of musical instruments?

• What is accompaniment?

• What is a melody?

4. The next piece is called Etude Op. 10, No. 12 (Revolutionary Etude) by Frederic Chopin. First, watch and listen.

Can you remember what inspired Chopin to write the Revolutionary Etude?

5. The next piece is called Etude Op. 2, No. 1 by Sergei Prokofiev. First watch and listen.

Follow-up questions for reflection, discussion, journaling:

• Who is Sergei Prokofiev?

• What did this music make you think about while you were listening?

6. Finally, Tristan will review a few key ideas from his PT in the Classroom Concert.

Have a question or suggestion? Contact Katie Condon, music education specialist.

More: View all of our YourClassical Music Lessons

Each year, Performance Today serves local schools across the Twin Cities with it’s Young Artist in Residence Program; PT Young Artists go into schools to present live concerts. Designed to engage and inspire elementary and junior high students through live musical performance, these concerts help cultivate active listening skills and allow students to experience the joy of classical music.

Due to current circumstances, Performance Today has adapted the concert content to provide virtual learning experiences in their new series “Performance Today in the Classroom”. Today’s PT in the Classroom Music Lesson features PT Young Artist in Residence Annie Jacobs-Perkins.

Target age range: K-8

1. Meet Annie! Annie is a PT Young Artist and she plays the cello.

   Write down or tell someone three things you learned from Annie’s introduction.

2. In the next video, listen and watch Annie and Feng play Elliot Carter’s Sonata for Cello and Piano.

   Do you remember a few facts about the music you just listened to? Write down your answer or tell someone.

3. Listen to Annie explain why she loves playing the cello.

   Follow-up questions for reflection, discussion, journaling:

   ●        Why does playing the cello seem like it’s hard to do?

   ●        How old was Pablo Casals when he stopped playing cello?

   ●        What other music genres can cellists play?

   ●        What are some of Annie’s favorite things about playing the cello?

4. The next piece is called Suite Italienne: III. Aria by Igor Stravinsky. First, watch and listen.

5. In the next video, listen and watch Annie and Feng play Aria from Suite Italienne by Igor Stravinsky. This is a snippet: the first part of movement 3.

   Can you remember what the music was about?

6. The next piece is called Ricercar IV in G Major by Domenico Gabrielli. First watch and listen.

7. In the next video, listen and watch Annie play of Ricercar IV in G Major by Domenico Gabrielli.

   What is a ricercar?

   What did this music make you think about while you were listening?

8. Finally, Annie will review a few key ideas from her PT in the Classroom Concert.

Have a question or suggestion? Contact Katie Condon, music education specialist.

More: View all of our YourClassical Music Lessons

Each year, Performance Today serves local schools across the Twin Cities with it’s Young Artist in Residence Program; PT Young Artists go into schools to present live concerts. Designed to engage and inspire elementary and junior high students through live musical performance, these concerts help cultivate active listening skills and allow students to experience the joy of classical music.

Due to current circumstances, Performance Today has adapted the concert content to provide virtual learning experiences in their new series “Performance Today in the Classroom”. Today’s PT in the Classroom Music Lesson features PT Young Artist in Residence Cristina Cutts Dougherty.

Target age range: K-8

1. Meet Cristina! Cristina is a PT Young Artist and she plays the tuba.

Write down or tell someone three things you learned from Cristina’s introduction.

2. In the next video, listen and watch Cristina and Blair play Florence Price’s Adoration.

Do you remember a few facts about the music you just listened to? Write down your answer or tell someone.

3. Listen to Cristina explain why she loves playing the tuba.

Follow-up questions for reflection, discussion, journaling:

• Why were the first tubas called serpents?

• What family of instruments is the tuba apart of?

• How much does an orchestral tuba weigh?

• Why do tubas have the lowest pitch?

• What is a tubist?

4. In the next video, listen and watch Cristina and Blair play Elfentanz by Florence Price.

Do you remember some of Cristina’s favorite things about playing the tuba?

5. The next piece is a piece called Flute Partita in A Minor by J. S. Bach. First, watch and listen.

Why would J.S. Bach be surprised to hear Cristina playing this music today?

What is the difference between chamber and orchestral music?

6. Watch and listen to Cristina play the Flute Partita in A Minor by J. S. Bach.

7. Finally, Cristina will review a few key ideas from her PT in the Classroom Concert.

Have a question or suggestion? Contact Katie Condon, music education specialist.

More: View all of our YourClassical Music Lessons

Each year, Performance Today serves local schools across the Twin Cities with its Young Artist in Residence Program. This program sends PT Young Artists into schools to present live concerts. Designed to engage and inspire elementary and junior high students through live musical performance, these concerts help cultivate active listening skills and allow students to experience the joy of classical music.

Due to current circumstances, Performance Today has adapted the concert content to provide virtual learning experiences in their new series "Performance Today in the Classroom." Today's PT in the Classroom Music Lesson features PT Young Artist in Residence Randall Goosby.

Target age range: K-8

1. Meet Randall! Randall is a PT Young Artist and he plays the violin.

Write down or tell someone three things you learned from Randall’s introduction.

2. In the next video, listen and watch Randall and Zhu play Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s Cavatina.

Do you remember a few facts about the music you just listened to? Write down your answer or tell someone.

3. Listen to Randall explain why he loves playing the violin.

Do you remember some of Randall’s favorite things about playing the violin?

4. The next piece is called Elfentanz by Florence Price. First, watch and listen.

5. The next piece is a piece called “It Ain’t Necessarily So,” by George Gershwin.

Follow-up questions for reflection, discussion, journaling:

• What is the difference between a play and an opera?

• What is an orchestra pit?

• What is Porgy and Bess about?

• What was Porgy and Bess based on?

6. In the next video, listen and watch Randall and Zhu play “It Ain’t Necessarily So,” by George Gershwin.

Can you remember any other facts about the piece of music you just heard?

What did this music make you think about while you were listening?

7. Finally, Randall will review a few key ideas from his PT in the Classroom Concert.

Have a question or suggestion? Contact Katie Condon, music education specialist.

More: View all of our YourClassical Music Lessons

Each year, Performance Today serves local schools across the Twin Cities with its Young Artist in Residence Program. This program sends PT Young Artists into schools to present live concerts. Designed to engage and inspire elementary and junior high students through live musical performance, these concerts help cultivate active listening skills and allow students to experience the joy of classical music.

Due to current circumstances, Performance Today has adapted the concert content to provide virtual learning experiences in their new series "Performance Today in the Classroom." Today's PT in the Classroom Music Lesson features PT Young Artist in Residence Lauren Anker.

Target age range: K-8

1. Meet Lauren! Lauren is a PT Young Artist and she plays the French horn.

Write down or tell someone three things you learned from Lauren's introduction.

2. In the next video, listen and watch Lauren and Mei play Robert Schumann's Romances No. 2.

Do you remember why the Romances were written? How many were there? Write down your answer or tell someone.

3. Listen to Lauren explain why she loves playing the French horn.

Do you remember some of Lauren's favorite things about playing the French horn?

4. The next piece is called Suite for Horn and Piano: Slow and Sweet, by Alec Wilder. First, watch and listen.

5. Performance of Slow and Sweet (The video performance of Alec Wilder’s Suite for Horn and Piano is displayed with permission of CFG Publishing Co.).

Follow-up questions for reflection, discussion, journaling:

• What are some of the things that Lauren and Mei need to do to play well together?
• See if you can notice them do some of those things when they perform.
• Can you remember anything about the song you just heard?

6. Lauren loves the outdoors. In this video, she tells us a little about her other hobbies and she describes the next piece of music.

Follow-up questions for reflection, discussion, journaling:

• What is a canyon?
• What is reverb?
• How is a canyon made?
• What are some of your favorite outside activities?
• Can you think of any other big, cavernous places that might echo like a canyon?

7. In the next video, listen and watch Lauren play Bedrock Cathedral by Paul Winter.

Can you remember what the difference is between playing the horn indoors versus playing it outdoors?

8. Finally, Lauren will review a few key ideas from her PT in the Classroom Concert.

Have a question or suggestion? Contact Katie Condon, music education specialist.

More: View all of our YourClassical Music Lessons