Music History & Appreciation

Watch guided listening concerts on DVDs, with insightful narration. Project or print PDF listening guides to immerse yourself in the music. 

Andrew Litton and the Dallas Symphony bring a new generation to the wonderful world of classical music, in this video demonstrating the expressive powers of music. Kids also get a chance to conduct.

Andrew Litton and the Dallas Symphony bring a new generation to the wonderful world of classical music, in this concert demonstrating the power of music to invoke pictures in the mind and on canvas.

Andrew Litton and the Dallas Symphony bring a new generation to the wonderful world of classical music, in this concert introducing jazz styles, improvisation, and audience syncopated hand-clapping.

Andrew Litton and the Dallas Symphon.y bring a new generation to the wonderful world of classical music

The history of music from European Ars Antiqua through American Rock.  Each DVD has two 30-min live performances before student audiences. 

Wynton Marsalis teaches the fundamentals with down-to earth humor, vivid examples (syncopation taught by dribbling a basketball), and a contagious love of music.

Trace the roots and branches of bluegrass in this splendid documentary.

An all-star lineup of musicians reflects on the genius and power of Bach, and performs some of his greatest works.

An ideal introduction to the drama, characters and spectacle of opera! Charlton Heston narrates the story from 10 original opera settings, interspersed with excerpts from major opera productions.