LA Phil: Film Music with Michael Giacchino

Film Music with Michael Giacchino (Grades 6-12; 2018/19 Season)

Here in Los Angeles, movies are all around us—billboards, posters, full page ads in newspapers, and screenings. In this study guide you will explore many aspects of creating music for film from 1939 to today. You will see the process of composing, recording, and performing a film score unfold before your eyes—and ears.

LA PHIL LEARNING RESOURCES

Symphony for Schools offers free in-person concerts by the Los Angeles Philharmonic, supported by The Walt Disney Company. Online, we invite you to utilize our digital Study Guide designed specifically to support the work of teachers as you engage your students in active participation through music making, critical thinking, and creating their own music. The lessons and activities are designed to be adaptable in a wide variety of classrooms, and you can choose among them to best suit the needs of your students.