Composer Study - George Gershwin

George Gershwin

George Gershwin (1898 - 1937) an American composer of the late Romantic, early Modern period. He is most well known for writing Broadway songs with his brother, Ira, like Fascinating Rhythm, Someone to Watch over Me, and I Got Rhythm. His orchestral composition, Rhapsody in Blue was inspired while riding on a train.

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Music Lesson Plan

  • Music Links

  • Read Alouds

  • Time & Place Connection Subjects

  • Recipe

Multi-Subject Connections

  • Science Activity, read aloud

  • Art Activity, read aloud

  • Literature Activity, read aloud, copywork

  • History Activity, read alouds, decoding worksheets

Gershwin related food: Cheesecake

Make and eat this American Dessert. Click on the picture below to go to the recipe.

 

George Gershwin’s Music

An animated version of Rhapsody in Blue

Connie Russell sings Gershwin's Fascinating Rhythm, showing off the syncopation and simply melody.

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