Teaching Music History - Music in the Baroque Era (c.1600-1750)

This text serves to assist the Middle, High, or early collegiate music teacher to instruct a course on Music History, focusing on music and chant in the Baroque Era, approximately 1600 - 1750 A.D. Subjects covered include world history, philosophy, religion, musical theoretical practices, and major composers, including Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frideric Handel. A list of suggested listening is offered, which can be found online on YouTube. Discussion questions for assessment and evaluation are also included and can be used for in-class discussions or homework assignments.