Explore Western classical music from 1600 to 1914 with Dr. Carol Reynolds, author of Discovering Music. These video lectures provide the core instruction for Kolbe Academy’s high school Music History course. Each lecture corresponds to a Student Workbook unit and should be viewed before students complete the accompanying exercises.
Through this music history and appreciation course, students discover how music connects with literature, visual art, politics, geography, science, and technology. They encounter influential composers, representative musical works, and major artistic movements while developing the vocabulary to describe musical forms and recognize historical styles. These connections support Kolbe Academy’s classical Catholic curriculum by enriching students’ study of history, literature, and the arts. No prior musical knowledge is needed for students or parents.
Companion Materials:
This DVD Set is not a standalone product and requires the Discovering Music Textbook, Second Edition and companion Student Workbook. Kolbe Academy also offers a Course Plan with exams and answer keys, included digitally in the Kolbe Portal for enrolled families and available for separate purchase by families who are not enrolled. Enrolled families may also request print copies during course registration.
Course this book is used in:
- Music History:
- Homeschool
- Online - Optional