Discovery:

The month of August was named by the Romans. It was named after their Emperor Augustus Caesar. This took place eight years before Jesus was born.


1. Francis Scott Key was born August 1, 1770. What famous song did he write?

2. The phonograph was invented August 12, 1877. Who was the inventor?

3. Leonard Bernstein, American composer, conductor, and pianist was born in August. What was the date?

(The answers are at the bottom of the page)

Interesting fact: Virgina Dare, first English child born in America, born August 18, 1587.
Interesting fact: Annie Oakley, sharpshooter, born August 13, 1860.


Take time to look up more about Francis Scott Key, the first phonographs, or Leonard Bernstein. You'll find some very interesting facts.

If you have a question you would like me to answer about learning music please email me at Catherines.Music.Notes@gmail.com

Have a musical day! *Smiles*

Catherine
"Music lessons should be about the student. Each student learns in different ways, and at different speeds. Music is a journey, and on that journey, we will work and learn together." - Catherine

Books with CDs include:
Impressions Volume One and Two
Marches
CDs include:
Wedding Bells
Lullabies

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Answers:
1. The Star Bangled Banner
2. Thomas Edison
3. August 25, 1918