In Grade 4, we are learning about George Gershwin. George Gershwin was a musical composer. He lived from 1898 to 1937. He composers during the 20th Century Music Era. Some of his most famous works are Rhapsody In Blue, Funny Face, I Got Rhythm, and Summertime. Some interesting facts about Gershwin include: he wrote music with his brother Ira, he wrote music for movies and musicals, and his music was awarded a Pulitzer Prize. United Airlines uses his music, Rhapsody in Blue, for their theme song.
- United Airlines Theme Song - Click Here to Watch on View Pure
- George Gershwin Biography from Making Music Fun - Click Here
- Free American Composers Flip Book - Click Here
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