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Conductors- Gustav Mahler
In this musical conductors worksheet, 9th graders read about Gustav Mahler, nineteenth European conductor. They use this information and further research to answer 10 questions about his life and accomplishments.
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Mahler
In this music worksheet, students read a short piece about Gustav Mahler, the composer. They write responses to 10 questions about this romantic composer. Students are asked to comment on Mahler's interests, techniques, and musical style.
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Vienna in 1900
Vienna in the 1900's was a place alive with new ideas, music, and innovative art.
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Comparison/Contrast Composer Study
Middle schoolers choose two composers to research and complete a compare and contrast study of them. In this composer research instructional activity, students select two composers to research. Middle schoolers use Internet sources, the...
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Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Gustav Mahler
Use this resource to learn about Gustav Mahler (1860-1911 CE) and the struggles this Romantic composer had to face during his life. Use Windows Media Player or RealAudio to listen to his work.
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Classics for Kids: Gustav Mahler
Classics For Kids provides a short biography of Late Romantic composer Gustav Mahler, born on July 7, 1860.
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Web Gallery of Art: Portrait of Gustav Mahler
An image of "Portrait of Gustav Mahler", created by Auguste Rodin in 1911 (Marble, 51 x 100 x 58 cm).
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Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Listening Library
At this resource listen to a selection of audio clips that feature the works of a full range of composers and a full orchestra of instruments. Scroll down an alphabetical list to find the composer or instrument you want, then choose the...