1. Nazi Germany: Nationalism Music
Lacey Ruble, Jessica Stroub, Lauren Asbery

2. Class Discussion Questions
What are some ways the government can control music?
What would the controls limit?

3. Musical Examples Paul Hindemith Richard Wagner
He was banned from the Nazi regime because of his music sounded “too complicated” and did not follow the “tradition” form set by the German government
Hindemith also had a Jewish wife and frequently used Jewish musicians
Mathis de Maler
Richard Wagner
Extremely, openly anti-Semitic. The Germans loved him and his music
His music shaped German ideology and romantic music
Flight for the Valkyrie

4. Class Activity
Students read articles on their own, highlighting and marking unknown musical concepts
In pairs the students will complete worksheet on  articles Venn diagram
Class discussion over worksheets and articles

5. Exit Slips
List two things you learned in class. Also, What do you know about music in the U.S. during World War II?