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Author: Mr. John Punt

Just Kidding!

June 2, 2023May 18, 2023 Mr. John Punt

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.

Posted in Classical EducationTagged fine arts, music

A Challenge for Everyone

April 14, 2023April 20, 2023 Mr. John Punt

Even a simple challenge in a friendly competition among Hillsdale member schools can encourage students to engage with the building blocks and fundamental structures of musical composition!

Posted in Classical EducationTagged fine arts, music

Cultural Literacy and Music

March 3, 2023March 23, 2023 Mr. John Punt

What does it mean to be culturally literate in music? What are the benefits of this form of cultural literacy? How can a classical education contribute to this?

Posted in Classical EducationTagged fine arts

Embracing Humanity

January 27, 2023January 26, 2023 Mr. John Punt

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 →

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Spring is Coming

February 3, 2022 Mr. John Punt

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 →

Posted in Classical EducationTagged music
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