History Notes: The Music of Washington’s World
Curriculum Areas: American History, History, Social Studies
Grades: 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade
Show Length: One 45-minute program
Usage Rights: Unlimited off-air recording rights.
Production Date: 2010
Distributor: Fairfax Network
Availability: Broadcast; DVD available for free from Fairfax Network after 4/14/10.
WVIZ/PBS Broadcast: Wednesday, April 28, 2010, 4 to 4:45 a.m.
Internet Site(s): http://www.fcps.edu/fairfaxnetwork/mount_vernon/history_notes/index.html
Teacher Guide: Resources available on website.
"History Notes: The Music of Washington’s World" explores music as a reflection of history and culture during the life of George Washington. Highlights include Pre-Revolutionary War music that reflects the Colonist’s attitudes under the British monarchy, Revolutionary War songs that tell of specific battles, plantation music that Washington would have heard on the farm, and ballroom dance music that allowed the early politicians to gather to discuss the newly forming government as well as socialize. Throughout the program, we’ll examine the role music played in George Washington’s life and look at how that role is both similar to and different from the role music plays in our lives.
