In the past, we have celebrated several authors birthdays and had fun parties as we read their books.  This year we are going to celebrate composers birthdays and have a mini birthday each month to celebrate.  I have a compiled a list of the composers for each month.  I will have music from each composer for that month for us to listen to in the car and when we are doing art or a craft.  I have a large "Happy Birthday" poster posted on the wall with each composer in the balloon for their month.  We may celebrate at home with a special cake or dessert or we may go out for ice cream or something special!

September - Bach (9-5)

October - Strauss (10-25)

November - Copeland (11-14)

December - Beethoven 12-15)

January - Mozart (1-27)

February - Mendelssohn (2-3)

March - Vivaldi (3-21)

April - Ellington (4-29)

May - Tchaikovsky (5-7)

June - Stravisnsky (6-17)

July - Foster (7-4)

August - Schuman (8-4)