Classical Music - Mozart and Sonata Form

Midi Files

Why not listen to some Classical music while browsing through this section?

	Mozart - Eine Kleine Nachtmusik 190kb
	Mozart - Symphony No. 40 in G minor, 1st movement   85kb
	Haydn - The Surprise symphony, movement 2 38kb
	Saliera - Sinfonia in D 'Veneziana'  31kb

Focus

Within this unit of study we will develop our listening and appraising skills by listening to a variety of Classical music.  You will be introduced to styles, composers and sounds through the video "Amadeus" and will be able to relate music to its social and historical context.  we will identify stylistic features of Classical music and become familiar with sonata form, through performance and listening.

You will learn to

Identify Classical music and different composers Develop an understanding of the stylistic features and social influences upon the music - court music... Develop an ability to score read Identify structural elements of Sonata Form - Exposition, Development and Recapitulation Identify instruments and become aware of the development of orchestral instruments Develop the ability to analyse music in terms of texture, form and elements Respond to and evaluate a wide variety of Classical music Plan and rehearse a performance of Eine Kleine Nachtmusik for recording

You will learn about

Classical composers - Mozart, Saliera, Haydn The historical period and life during these times Sonata form The development of instruments The symphony Texture of classical music

Your work will show

An awareness of when the Classical era was Understanding and awareness of social, cultural and historical influences placed upon the music Good listening skills and the ability to score read A thorough understanding of Sonata form The ability to work well on your own and with others in performance work The ability to fit part with others in class performance

Your finished work will include

A written record of listening tasks Well researched and written homework in your own words A project  A recording of Eine Kleine Nachtmusik