This mini guide offers teaching notes, suggested books and resources, one biography, accompanying sonnets/words, exam prompts and six lessons which coordinate with many of Vivaldis greatest music works. A coloring page is linked at the website.

Selections:

• The Four Seasons –“Spring”, “Summer”, “Autumn” and “Winter” [2 lessons]

• Gloria [choral work]

• Violin Concerto #5 in E flat major [“The Storm at Sea”]

• Concerto in C Major [RV 443] [piccolo]

• Concerto in E Flat Major [RV 260] [1 of 6 “Anna Maria” Violin Concertos]

Sample