April 25 - May 1: Listening Assignment (remember that listening assignments apply to the weeks during which the listening is assigned.)

Johann Strauss Jr.

• Read this article about Johann Strauss Jr.: http://www.dsokids.com/listen/by-composer/johann-strauss-jr.aspx
• Listen to the pronunciation of his name and say it three times out loud.
• What era did Strauss Jr. compose in (Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Contemporary)?
• What is his nickname?
• What are three things you learned from his biography that you liked?
• Please listen to Die Fledermaus overture. Identify orchestral instruments as they show up on your screen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QROR4LioU-8