October 24 - October 30: Listening Assignment (remember that listening assignments apply to the weeks during which the listening is assigned.)

Robert Schumann

• Read this article about Robert Schumann: http://www.dsokids.com/listen/by-composer/robert-schumann.aspx
• Listen to the pronunciation of his name and say it three times out loud. 
• What era did he compose in (Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Contemporary)?
• What are three things you learned from his biography that you liked?
• Please watch the FIRST movement (until 15:30) of the Piano Concerto in A minor, played by Argerich: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ynky7qoPnUU