20th Century Music Appreciation for High School

36 Lessons to Earn a 1/2 Credit in High School Fine Arts

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The 20th Century Music Appreciation online course contains everything you need to earn a 1/2 credit in Fine Arts! Go through 36 lessons and earn credit by spending a semester or year on the course. Instructions are included, as well as how to adapt it to earn a full credit.

The 20th Century Music Appreciation course consists of 36 lessons about the music, genres, styles, composers, and performers of the 20th century to the present day. A wide variety of styles from all decades of the 20th century from America, Europe, and South America are included: ragtime, big band, jazz, opera, ballet, impressionism, expressionism, atonal, serialism (tone row), chance music, guitar, piano, symphony, film music, folk music, rock and roll, musical theater, and more. The course includes written lessons, videos to watch to learn more about concepts and to listen to the music, assignments to complete using printables which are provided, and online quizzes.

The course is easily adaptable to ages as young as kindergarten and is perfect for the homeschool co-op setting.

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Gena Mayo
Gena Mayo

Gena Mayo is a homeschooling mom of 8 who has been teaching music in various forms for 30 years. She has a Bachelors degree in Music Education and a Masters degree in Vocal Pedagogy (teaching voice lessons). It has been her joy to teach elementary and junior high choir, high school voice classes, private voice lessons for teens through adults, early childhood music and movement classes (babies through preschool), elementary general music, and music appreciation for elementary through high school. But, her favorite music teaching experience has been as musical director for stage musicals such as Seussical, Shrek, Singing in the Rain, Newsies, and Beauty and the Beast. It is Gena's desire to help all homeschoolers easily include music in their homeschools!


"We've been using the 20th century music course and we are really enjoying it. It was exactly what I was looking for to go along with our study of the 20th century. I was trying to put all of the resources together myself, but it was a lot of work. So, this has been worth the money!" ~ Angela

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Endorsements:

"Music in Our Homeschool is such a blessing for the busy homeschool mom. The online lessons are quick, informative, and oh-so-easy to implement! Besides pressing print on your computer for optional worksheet pages, the rest is done for you. I love how Gena has included biographical information alongside musical instruction in easy-to-read lessons that children can likely complete on their own. If you're having trouble fitting music appreciation into your schedule, this course just might be your answer." ~Cindy West of Our Journey Westward (Shining Dawn Books) and homeschooling mom of 3

"As a music educator, I appreciate the depth and organization Gena has put into her music curriculum. She provides many interesting facts and resources comparable to my college music history classes for high school students to learn about different composers of 20th Century." ~Kathy Gossen, homeschooling mom of 2, music educator, and blogger at Cornerstone Confessions

"As a mama who isn't musically gifted, but knows the power behind learning the arts-Gena's courses are absolutely perfect! Everything is all laid out for you-no extra work needed. This is a supplement but a full-blown curriculum. It's easy to pace through for older and younger children. Even daddy can take over without missing a beat! I have complete confidence in her courses, and highly recommend them!" ~Dominique Lynn Burleson, homeschooling mom of 4 and blogger at Mama Bear Outpost

"If you're looking for a complete and easy-to-follow online class for your middle and high schoolers to take music appreciation, you'll love this! Gena has created a well-rounded program that makes it easy for students and their parents to follow along and learn about 20th century music in an organized and meaningful way. The videos are engaging and the use of the printouts is helpful and allows students to think more deeply about each piece, and to become familiar with musical terminology. Highly recommended!" ~Erica Johns
Owner of EnrichmentStudies.com; currently homeschooling 4 sons, grades 8-12, all taking this course!

Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 14 days and we will give you a full refund.

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