Each lesson series contains a range of audio and video ressources, a corresponding level in the Fortissimo app, as well as downloadable digital and print materials to use in the classroom. Some series also include creative craft projects, such as flipbooks, lapbooks or Z-folds. These can be designed and decorated by students during the course of the lesson series.
App level
Videos
Digital materials
Audio tracks
Print materials
And many more
App level
Videos
Digital materials
Audio tracks
Print materials
And many more
Age group:
Ages 10-14
Classical goes modern
Teaching series with 2 lessons
A remix with GarageBand
In this lesson series, we transform Mozart's masterpiece 'Rondo alla Turca' into a rousing techno track. Students create different beats, edit them and combine them with the famous piece of classical music. They create a unique remix that bridges the gap between classical and club music.
P.I. Tchaikovsky: Russian Dance from 'The Nutcracker', Op.71
Teaching series with 5 lessons
One of the most popular works of classical music
In this lesson series, we will explore the story of Clara who saved her Nutcracker from the Mouse King on Christmas Eve and met guests from around the world in the the Kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fiary. Students will learn a hand choreography, have a go at body percussion and follow a musicogram. They will embody the different characters from 'The Nutcracker' story and play an improvisation game. With the help of Madame Harp, children will deepen their knowledge of 'The Nutcracker' in the Fortissimo app.
B. Smetana: Vltava (the Moldau), from 'My Fatherland'
Teaching series with 9 lessons
Programme music made easy
In this lesson series, we discover Smetana's symphonic poem 'Vltava' (also known as 'the Moldau'). The musical story begins with two streams joining together to form the river Vltava. There are many stops along the river: a hunting scene, a peasant wedding, and the royal city of Prague. Students will discover music and instruments, various scenes and old legends. They will also learn about life of Bedřich Smetana. With the Fortissimo app, they will embark on an unforgettable musical journey along the river.
E. Grieg: Morning Mood from the 'Peer Gynt Suite', No. 1
Teaching series with 10 lessons
Volume in music
In this lesson series, and with the support of the Fortissimo app, we will explore the concept of volume in music. Students will learn about the life of composer Edvard Grieg and discover one of his most beautiful pieces of music called 'Morning Mood'. They will also explore the structure and sound of the flute, and have a go at composing music.
In this lesson series, we will discover the symphony orchestra. Students will explore 'An Alpine Symphony' by composer Richard Strauss and analyse a range of natural sounds. They will also make musical instruments and experience playing as part of an orchestra. The Fortissimo app will support students to dive even further into the sounds of the orchestra.
A. Corelli: 'La Follia', Violin Sonata in D minor, Op.5, No.12
Teaching series with 8 lessons
Tempo in music
Get your students excited about the string instruments. In this lesson series, we will explore the musical concept of tempo, or musical speed, and do an experiment on pitches. Students will learn to recognise different tempos. They will put their knowledge into practice using boomwachers and movement. In the Fortissimo app, they will meet Grandpa Stradivarius and explore the world of the violins.
G.F. Handel: 'Water Music' suite 2, No.12, Alla Hornpipe
Teaching series with 6 lessons
The Baroque period
With Handel's 'Water Music', your class will go on a time travel journey back to the Baroque period and discover the world of brass instruments. Students will build and play their own musical instrument, and produce different rhythmic patterns together. In the Fortissimo app, they will discover a variety of dances from the Baroque period.
Dusty concert halls, old scores, an audience close to retirement age - is this the future of classical music? Or is there still a lot of potential in the works of the old masters to inspire young generations too? In this lesson series, we get to the bottom of this question! Students take on the roles of opera directors, orchestral musicians, media representatives and music producers to debate the future of classical music.
W.A. Mozart: 'A Little Night Music', Serenade in G Major, K.525 - Allegro
Teaching series with 7 lessons
Rhythm in music
This lesson series focuses on the concept of rhythm in music. Together we will explore rhythmic elements with a dice game, learn rhythmic words, and play a rhythm-bingo game. Students will meet a child prodigy in the Fortissimo app and fully immerse themselves in one of Mozart's most famous composition 'A Little Night Music'.
Do you need quick ideas to fill a one-off music lesson? Our stand alone lessons are just what you need! This collection offers a colorful mix of varied topics, as well as creative methods to use in the classroom.
Rhythmic accompaniment with percussion instruments (e.g. Orff instruments)
Here you will find a collection of play-along sets. These are fun ways to introduce children to making music with percussion instruments (e.g. Orff instrument) or body percussion. Following videos, the class can start playing music straight and familiarise themselves with new pieces of classical music in a playful way.
Joy, sadness, anger, fear - our emotional world is colorful and diverse. But how can we express these feelings and understand them better? In this lesson series, we go on an exciting journey through the world of emotions - with music as our compass! We listen to contrasting pieces of music, make an emotion clock, paint abstract works of art, invent our own melodies and create a sound score that expresses our feelings.
In this lesson series we discover the fascinating connection between music and nature. Students listen to the sounds of nature, get creative and come up with sound collages describing natural phenomena. They familiarise themselves with famous pieces of music that were inspired by nature. They also experience the music of nature by immersing themselves in the virtual sound worlds of the Fortissimo Music House.
In this lesson series, and with the support of the Fortissimo app, we will embark on a time travel journey through music history. There is a lesson for each musical period. Students will listen to a range of music from the different eras and notice differences and similarities. They will also get creative by writing song lyrics, inventing a soundscape and improvising with their voices.
In this lesson series, we delve into the world of advertising. Strudents bring new life to the dramatic sounds of Beethoven's 5th Symphony and create advertising clips. They develop storyboards, use cameras and editing apps to stage their ideas. Whether humorous, action-packed or emotional - there are no limits to creativity!
In this lesson series, we transform Mozart's masterpiece 'Rondo alla Turca' into a rousing techno track. Students create different beats, edit them and combine them with the famous piece of classical music. They create a unique remix that bridges the gap between classical and club music.
P.I. Tchaikovsky: Russian Dance from 'The Nutcracker', Op.71
Teaching series with 5 lessons
One of the most popular works of classical music
In this lesson series, we will explore the story of Clara who saved her Nutcracker from the Mouse King on Christmas Eve and met guests from around the world in the the Kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fiary. Students will learn a hand choreography, have a go at body percussion and follow a musicogram. They will embody the different characters from 'The Nutcracker' story and play an improvisation game. With the help of Madame Harp, children will deepen their knowledge of 'The Nutcracker' in the Fortissimo app.
B. Smetana: Vltava (the Moldau), from 'My Fatherland'
Teaching series with 9 lessons
Programme music made easy
In this lesson series, we discover Smetana's symphonic poem 'Vltava' (also known as 'the Moldau'). The musical story begins with two streams joining together to form the river Vltava. There are many stops along the river: a hunting scene, a peasant wedding, and the royal city of Prague. Students will discover music and instruments, various scenes and old legends. They will also learn about life of Bedřich Smetana. With the Fortissimo app, they will embark on an unforgettable musical journey along the river.
E. Grieg: Morning Mood from the 'Peer Gynt Suite', No. 1
Teaching series with 10 lessons
Volume in music
In this lesson series, and with the support of the Fortissimo app, we will explore the concept of volume in music. Students will learn about the life of composer Edvard Grieg and discover one of his most beautiful pieces of music called 'Morning Mood'. They will also explore the structure and sound of the flute, and have a go at composing music.
In this lesson series, we will discover the symphony orchestra. Students will explore 'An Alpine Symphony' by composer Richard Strauss and analyse a range of natural sounds. They will also make musical instruments and experience playing as part of an orchestra. The Fortissimo app will support students to dive even further into the sounds of the orchestra.
A. Corelli: 'La Follia', Violin Sonata in D minor, Op.5, No.12
Teaching series with 8 lessons
Tempo in music
Get your students excited about the string instruments. In this lesson series, we will explore the musical concept of tempo, or musical speed, and do an experiment on pitches. Students will learn to recognise different tempos. They will put their knowledge into practice using boomwachers and movement. In the Fortissimo app, they will meet Grandpa Stradivarius and explore the world of the violins.
G.F. Handel: 'Water Music' suite 2, No.12, Alla Hornpipe
Teaching series with 6 lessons
The Baroque period
With Handel's 'Water Music', your class will go on a time travel journey back to the Baroque period and discover the world of brass instruments. Students will build and play their own musical instrument, and produce different rhythmic patterns together. In the Fortissimo app, they will discover a variety of dances from the Baroque period.
Dusty concert halls, old scores, an audience close to retirement age - is this the future of classical music? Or is there still a lot of potential in the works of the old masters to inspire young generations too? In this lesson series, we get to the bottom of this question! Students take on the roles of opera directors, orchestral musicians, media representatives and music producers to debate the future of classical music.
W.A. Mozart: 'A Little Night Music', Serenade in G Major, K.525 - Allegro
Teaching series with 7 lessons
Rhythm in music
This lesson series focuses on the concept of rhythm in music. Together we will explore rhythmic elements with a dice game, learn rhythmic words, and play a rhythm-bingo game. Students will meet a child prodigy in the Fortissimo app and fully immerse themselves in one of Mozart's most famous composition 'A Little Night Music'.
Do you need quick ideas to fill a one-off music lesson? Our stand alone lessons are just what you need! This collection offers a colorful mix of varied topics, as well as creative methods to use in the classroom.
Rhythmic accompaniment with percussion instruments (e.g. Orff instruments)
Here you will find a collection of play-along sets. These are fun ways to introduce children to making music with percussion instruments (e.g. Orff instrument) or body percussion. Following videos, the class can start playing music straight and familiarise themselves with new pieces of classical music in a playful way.
Joy, sadness, anger, fear - our emotional world is colorful and diverse. But how can we express these feelings and understand them better? In this lesson series, we go on an exciting journey through the world of emotions - with music as our compass! We listen to contrasting pieces of music, make an emotion clock, paint abstract works of art, invent our own melodies and create a sound score that expresses our feelings.
In this lesson series we discover the fascinating connection between music and nature. Students listen to the sounds of nature, get creative and come up with sound collages describing natural phenomena. They familiarise themselves with famous pieces of music that were inspired by nature. They also experience the music of nature by immersing themselves in the virtual sound worlds of the Fortissimo Music House.
In this lesson series, and with the support of the Fortissimo app, we will embark on a time travel journey through music history. There is a lesson for each musical period. Students will listen to a range of music from the different eras and notice differences and similarities. They will also get creative by writing song lyrics, inventing a soundscape and improvising with their voices.
In this lesson series, we delve into the world of advertising. Strudents bring new life to the dramatic sounds of Beethoven's 5th Symphony and create advertising clips. They develop storyboards, use cameras and editing apps to stage their ideas. Whether humorous, action-packed or emotional - there are no limits to creativity!
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