Even Classical composers can have a sense of humor! Master Teacher John Punt talks about a moment in class where the human side of a composer related to his students.
Author: Mr. John Punt
A Challenge for Everyone
Cultural Literacy and Music
Embracing Humanity
It is often said that the arts are a means of sharing in the "human experience." And while I probably heard that phrase a few too many times in my high school literature class not to hear it as cliché, there is a part of me that appreciates this time-honored saying. Our curriculum places an… Continue reading Embracing Humanity
Spring is Coming
At Seven Oaks Classical School, we've had our two winter concerts and, even though I've been planning this music since April, I finally saw a theme peeking through. It's a theme that frequently pops up in classic winter songs, including one we sang recently: Lo, how a rose e'er blooming / From tender stem hath… Continue reading Spring is Coming