A reminder of the summer homework that must be completed by Thursday morning (first lesson is p2).

Listen to excerpts of all the following and, if possible, do a small amount of background reading on each.

Benjamin Britten: excerpts from Peter Grimes (opera) & The War Requiem

Berlioz:   All of Symphonie Fantastique & excerpts from Harold in Italy

Debussy:  All of Prelude a l’Apres-midi d’un Faune

Jerry Goldsmith:  excerpts from Planet of the Apes (original)

The Beatles:  excerpts from Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band & any of The Beach Boys 

Stravinsky:   All of Firebird Suite & excerpts from  Petroushka