There are many ways that composers can make their music sound bold and courageous. Explore these exciting sounds and effects through pieces by Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, and Arnaud.

Leo Arnaud: Olympic Theme —Have you ever watched ice skaters or a gymnast doing something exciting during the Olympic Games? They are so bold.

LISTEN — Leo Arnaud:Olympic Theme

Ludwig Van Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 -1st movement — Beethoven had a lot of questions, and tried to answer them with his music, What do you think he was asking or telling with this piece?

LISTEN — Ludwig Van Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 - 1st movement

Pytor Tchaikovsky: 1812 Overture — Here's something Tchaikovsky tried that was really bold, because no one had ever done it before: he added a non-musical instrument to this piece of music. Can you hear what it is?

LISTEN — Pytor Tchaikovsky: 1812 Overture

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