November 9 - November 29: Listening Assignment (remember that listening assignments apply to the weeks during which the listening is assigned.)

Ludwig Van Beethoven

• Read this article about Beethoven: http://www.dsokids.com/listen/by-composer/ludwig-van-beethoven/.aspx
• Listen to the pieces of music in the link above.
• What (two) eras did Beethoven compose in (Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Contemporary)?
• What are three pieces he composed?
• Please listen the last 20 minutes of Beethoven's 9th Symphony, starting at 55:25 (you won't regret it!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOjHhS5MtvA