It’s not a symphony…

Lenny is a music composer on a mission to write the greatest new masterpiece but a case of writer’s block causes him to look for musical inspiration in some very interesting places. The Music Of Life is written and illustrated by Louis Thomas.

…but it Feels like Music.

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Sound Poem

Write an original poem using onomatopoeia-words that sound the way they are said.

How do Composers Compose?

What do you need to know to compose music? What tools do you need? Answers to these questions and more!

Download the YourClassical curriculum packet.

Peter and the the Wolf

In this classic story, each character is represented by its own instrument. Why do you think the composer chose these instruments? If you were to compose a musical story, what instruments would you use for your characters and why?

Listen 👂

Classical Animals

Have someone shuffle this playlist for your and
try to guess what animal each song is a bout!

Wild Symphony

This story by author Dan Brown also uses nature as the inspiration. More animals and actions for you to guess!

Learn ✍️

Oui! Oui! Do you know where Lenny, the composer, is from?

The Music of Life is set in Paris, France. Check out these French Facts and read about some well-known French composers!

Founded: September 22, 1792

Capitol City: Paris

Official Language: French (Le français)

Population: 65.5 Million

National Anthem: La Marseillaise (Listen)

National Pastime: Cycling and Soccer

Famous French Composers

Frédéric Chopin
1810-1849

Chopin was a talented pianist who wrote challenging music for the instrument. More than 230 of Chopin’s works have survived, most of which were written for solo piano.

Lili Boulanger
1893-1918

Lili wrote over 50 works during her short life. Born into a musical family, it was discovered that she had perfect pitch when she was just two years old. Lili was the first woman to win the Prix de Rome competition for music.

Gabriel fauré
1845-1924

Gabriel Faure was a composer, pianist, organist and teacher. He wrote more than 100 works. He taught many well-known French musicians including Maurice Ravel and Nadia Boulanger (Lili Boulanger’s older sister.)

Links to Learning

🎶-Kids.Britannica.com:: France

🎶-National Geographic Kids: Eiffel Tower