Cross-Curricular Connections

Music & Math: Numbers

Composer Shruthi Rajasekar was inspired to write a piece of music that helps us explore and think about all the ways numbers influence our lives.

Music & Geography: Polar Regions

Learn a little about the Arctic and Antarctic regions. Listen to some musical pieces inspired by these places!

Music & Literacy: Create a Musical Story

Literacy meets music in this creative, hands-on lesson. Use favorite books and vocal and instrument exploration to create a musical soundtrack.

Music & Geography: Around the World

Music is a cultural expression. Visit different regions around the world to learn about unique genres of music and their core characteristics.

Music & Science: Music Boxes

Today we will learn about and listen to a music box.

Music & Science: Pendulums

Learn the science behind pendulums and how composer Steve Reich used pendulums to create a unique piece of music.

Music & Geography: Maps! (Part One)

Understand different types of maps and consider what it means to map out a piece of music.

Music & Geography: Maps! (Part Two)

Build on your understanding of musical mapping to create an instrument map for Bach's Brandenburg Concerto #2. This is part two of a two-lesson series.

Music & Math: Cryptograms

Cryptograms are puzzles and can also be used as a way to structure a musical composition. For elementary and middle school students.

Music & Art: "Pictures at an Exhibition"

Experience Modest Mussorgsky’s art-influenced musical masterpiece, “Pictures at an Exhibition.”

Music & Art: Compose Your Own Music

Compose your own music inspired by a piece of art! Suitable, with modifications, for all ages.

Music & Literacy: Poetry

Poetry and music have so much in common! Connect to poetry while listening to some poetry-inspired pieces of music. For grades K-5.

Music & Art: A Trip to the Museum!

Compare and contrast elements in both visual art and music in this virtual field trip to an art museum.

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