Composer Study - Gustav Holst
Gustav Holst, 1874 - 1934, was an English composer and music teacher. He wrote English choral music, folk song arrangements, operas, and orchestral arrangements. One of his most famous pieces, The Planets, were inspired by astrology rather than astronomy and mythology.
Composer Study
Purchase the entire composer study by clicking on the Picture below - access to biographical information, time and place history lesson, and a wide variety of student worksheets (braille, sequencing, handwriting, rhythm matching).
Activities for every day of the week relating the composer to a variety of subjects - science, literature, art, and history. Ideas given for elementary, middle and high school age students.
Holst related food: Fifteens
Make and eat this British dessert while listening to Holst’s music. Click on the picture below to go to the recipe.
Holst’s Music
A 12 minute video that explains Holst's influences in writing his most famous piece, The Planets. The video also explores the themes of different planets. Great for older elementary and middle school students.
Holst Books & CD’s
Recommended Read Aloud books related to Holst or his time-period - biographies on the composer, related topics (science, art, literature, history) that occurred during Holst’s lifetime.
