Dear Parent or Guardian,
As part of the 7th Grade Music Curriculum, your student will have the
opportunity to view the movie, Amadeus, in class. This film cleverly portrays
the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and his contemporary, Antonio Salieri,
in competition with each other for the favor of Emperor Joseph, the 2nd. This
Academy Award film (including best picture) is a vivid companion to our
current study of the composers in the Classical Period. Please understand that
the film has a rating of PG.
The film shows the struggles musicians faced in their dependence on
wealthy nobles of the time. Filled with music composed by Mozart, it
showcases the brilliance of one of the world’s greatest composers. The
students will have the opportunity to reflect on the qualities that make a person
“great” and make comparisons with today’s musicians.
Please sign the bottom portion of this letter and have your child return it
to school. If you do not grant permission, there will be other work provided
for your child to do in place of viewing the film. The permission slip must be
completed and returned by _______________ for a graded assignment.
Thank you for your continued support of the music program here at DBMS.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Susan Snyder
Music Teacher, DBMS
snyder@dboone.org
(610) 689-6300, ext. 312
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Student’s Name: ______________________________
_____ Yes, I grant my child permission to view the movie Amadeus
_____ No, I do not grant my permission to view the movie Amadeus.
Parent Signature: ______________________________