At the Raglan schools, we have a new composer every month where children listen to and explore pieces of music by a variety of composers.
- Published on 10/03/20 by Katherine Hart
Composer of the Month for March: Aaron Copland
Aaron Copland BORN: 1900 / DIED: 1990 / NATIONALITY: American Aaron Copland was possibly the most famous American composer of the 20th century. He was one of the first 'serious' American composers to carve out his own path amongst the much more famous songwriters and jazz musician...Read More - Published on 29/01/20 by Katherine Hart
February: George Gershwin
George Gershwin Born: 1898 Died: 1937 Nationality: American Why is he a Trailblazer? In 1924 jazz and blues burst into the world of the classical orchestra thanks to trailblazer George Gershwin, who composed music full of the energy and playfulness of New York City in the 1920s. Pa...Read More - Published on 15/01/20 by Katherine Hart
JANUARY: ANTONIO VIVALDI
Antonio Vivaldi Born: 1678 Died: 1741 Nationality: Italian Why is he a Trailblazer? Can orchestras bring people, animals, landscapes and stories to life – using music? Trailblazer Antonio Vivaldi thought so.Read More - Published on 05/11/19 by Katherine Hart
- Published on 05/11/19 by Katherine Hart
- Published on 25/09/19 by Katherine Hart
September: Leonard Bernstein
Welcome back, our first composer of the term is Leonard Bernstein.Read More - Published on 05/06/18 by Katherine Hart
- Published on 05/06/18 by Katherine Hart
- Published on 31/01/18 by Katherine Hart
- Published on 17/01/18 by Katherine Hart
January: Jaco Pastorius
John Francis Anthony "Jaco" Pastorius December 1, 1951 – September 21, 1987)Read More - Published on 01/11/17 by Admin
Composer of the month: Henry Purcell
Born in England: 1659–1695 He is considered to be England's greatest composer of the Baroque era. On September 10, 1677, Purcell was given the Court position of composer-in-ordinary for the violins. Purcell, a great keyboard virtuoso.Read More - Published on 09/10/17 by Admin