LA Phil: William Grant Still and the Harlem Renaissance

William Grant Still and the Harlem Renaissance (Grades 3-6; 2018/19 Season)

In this curriculum, centered around one of the earliest symphonies by an African-American composer, students will make connections between music, culture, history, and language, and will compose music inspired by their own community!

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.