Dvorak's Symphony #9 "From the New World"

The grade 5 students are listening to classical music these days in preparation for their trip to the WSO and the symphony choir is very busy preparing their songs. One of the pieces that we have looked at is Dvorak's Symphony #9 "From the New World". The choir will be singing with the symphony for this piece. We learned that the English Horn is featured in this piece and that it is entitled "Largo" which means slow. We also learned a new rhythm tam-ti. It is beautiful and another way to hear our music at home. Each student has the recorder music for the horn part if they wish to try it at home. I found an online listening map to go with the song. Make sure you pick the Largo movement and enjoy! http://listeningadventures.carnegiehall.org/nws/splash.html