This handsome guy's full name is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and we have learned that he was born in 1756. We also found out that he wrote over 600 different pieces. That is CRAZY considering he died at age 35. Several students have also been finding Mozart facts online and by checking books out at the LRC, which is awesome. We learned from one student that Mozart started composing when he was just 5 years old!
We have also listened to a few of Mozart's most famous works, "Dies Irae" from his Requiem Mass, "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik", and the "Queen of the Night" aria from his opera The Magic Flute. It has been amazing seeing the kids get into learning about this amazing composer. Every two months, we will be switching to a different composer or famous musical artist, so stay tuned to what we are learning! Next month begins our glimpse into the awesome Jazz artist, Louis Armstrong.
