Introduction to Classical Music (Jan. 2027)

Important Note

This PX Classroom will only take place if a sufficient number of students reserve a place. To reserve a place, submit your order for this course as if you were going to buy it, but select ‘Direct Bank Transfer’ (not card payment) and only transfer the money much later once the Teacher has confirmed to you that the course will indeed take place (Do not create a new order in order to pay as that will purchase a second place on the course!). If the course does not run, there will be nothing to pay and your order will simply be cancelled.

Course Overview

This one-term, stand-alone course is an introduction to classical music with a focus on listening to a range of great works. It will be appreciated by those who already play an instrument as well as those who currently have no knowledge of classical music. It should be accessible to students of both KS3 and KS4 (GCSE years). Some notation and basic music theory is taught, as a means of understanding and appreciating music more fully. Music history will include learning how Christianity has shaped Western classical music and given the world a great gift. The course provides an excellent foundation for the year-long PX Music Classroom ‘Enriched ABRSM Music Theory Grade 5’, as well as opening the door to a life-long love of classical music.

Course Method

No text books are required for this course. Students will need to have access to Spotify for the optional listening homework (Spotify can be used without charge via the web browser of the family computer and does not necessarily require a subscription payment or the mobile app).

Students should have a notebook handy for lessons, which they can use to jot down informal notes for use during the lesson.

Lessons are interactive with students being encouraged to participate.

Course Details

This course comprises 10 weekly lessons. Each lesson lasts 40 minutes.

This PX classroom is held on Wednesdays at 8.50 am (London time zone) starting from Wednesday, 6th January 2027. There will be no lesson on 17th February due to the half-term break. The last lesson is due to be on 17th March 2027.