Teaching Music History - Music in the Romantic Era: 1825-1900

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 Romantic Era, approximately 1825 - 1900. Subjects covered include world history, philosophy, religion, musical theoretical practices, and major composers, including Fraznk Liszt, Richard Wagner, Robert Schumann, and Peter Illyich Tchaikovsky, among others. 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.