George Frideric Handel fact sheet for kids
A free printable fact sheet about George Frideric Handel (1685 to 1759): quick facts, a short life story, three pieces to hear, and room to write and draw.
George Frideric Handel lived from 1685 to 1759. Handel was born in Germany and moved to London. He wrote music for kings, for the theater, and for large choirs. At many concerts, the audience stands for his Hallelujah chorus.
How to use this sheet
Read the story at the top out loud. Then play the first piece on the list. The line under each title says what to listen for. Tick the box when the piece ends.
Play the other two pieces on other days. One piece at a time is enough. At the end of the week, the child writes what they heard and draws a picture. Search the composer's name and the title on any streaming service or at a library.
For more on the life and the music, read our guide: Handel for kids.
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Composer fact sheet
George Frideric Handel
1685 to 1759 · Germany and England · Baroque era
Quick facts
Born: 1685, Halle, Germany
Died: 1759, London, England
Played: Organ and harpsichord
Era: Baroque, about 1600 to 1750
The story in short
Handel was born in Germany and moved to London. He wrote music for kings, for the theater, and for large choirs. At many concerts, the audience stands for his Hallelujah chorus.
A fact to remember
His Water Music was first played on a boat on the River Thames for a king.
Listen to these
Hallelujah, from Messiah
A choir sings one word again and again, louder each time.
Hornpipe, from Water Music
Horns and trumpets answer each other in a bright dance.
Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
Fast strings rush along while two oboes sing above them.
What I heard
Draw the music
George Frideric Handel fact sheetkidsclassicalmusic.com
Goes well with
- Handel for kids: the full guide for parents
- All 24 composer fact sheets
- Composer timeline
- Composer study notebook page
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