This 2-part DVD traces the history of choral music from its beginnings to the present, with many musical examples from all periods and beautiful illuminated manuscripts, paintings, and photographs.
The 40-minute DVD, divided into 2 parts for classroom flexibility, includes a downloadable Teacher's Guide (below), text of narration, and identification of music examples.
For grades 7-12. Purchase includes public performance rights.
Part 1: Gregorian Chant through Renaissance polyphony, Baroque opera and oratorio, Classical and Romantic works.
Part 2: Late Romantic through the 20th century. Also introduces the professional chorus, school and church choirs, the folk chorus; choral technique, and commentary by leading figures in choral music today.
