J.S. Bach
"The aim and final end of all music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul."
Plato
"Musical training is a more potent instrument than any other, because rhythm and harmony find their way into the inward places
of the soul."
Ludwig van Beethoven
“Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy.”
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What People are Saying
" I love the way it looks! Each page is beautiful and inspires restful learning."
Mom in MN
"This course leads us through the story of music in a Christ centered way that is approachable and inspiring. I am looking forward to now sharing what I have learned with my Challenge students!"
Mom in MN
"I am a professional musician and this is the music history course I wish I would have had. It is about so much more than just the evolution of compositional styles. It is about the connection between music and the soul."
Mom in MN
"This course encourages students to slow down and listen, to discern what is beautiful, and to contemplate connections by drawing from music, art, philosophy and history. Use of the timeline, narration and contemplation questions solidify their understanding and encourage thinking deeply about music within the context of Western cultural history."
Mom in NC
"I created this course to be the music history class I wish I had as a young performer who wanted to play excellently and honor God with music."
Melisa Weaver
All of us interact with music daily, whether passively when we hear music playing at the store while we shop, or actively when we choose to listen to music or play an instrument. This course is designed to help you explore the history of musical compositions and the ideas mankind has had concerning music itself. What is it? Where did it come from? And what is mankind's "right" relationship to music? Participants will read about developments both musically and philosophically, listen to related music and wrestle with questions regarding the implications for our music consumption in modernity.
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A High School Music History Course
Psalms to Symphonies
The Musical History of the West
Discover how philosophical thought and historical events shaped western music from sacred Psalms to revolutionary symphonies, and learn to think deeply about the role music plays in our own lives.