Introducing Students to Georg Frideric Handel through Soccer

By Office of Communications
Spotlight
February 28, 2025

What do a Royal Coronation in 1727 and a UEFA Champions League match have in common? More than you might think! 

As part of our Spotlight video series, hear from Brandon Morris, Outstanding Elementary School New Teacher finalist, and music teacher at Chesterbrook Elementary School.  Brandon explains the link between Georg Frideric Handel's "Zadok the Priest" and a famous soccer anthem. 

Using GarageBand, students don't just listen to history — they remix it. By using keyboards, drums, and voiceovers to recreate the drama of the original masterpiece, our students are building academic foundations while getting ready for real life.

“Music really has that power to emotionally drive us forward, and for us to be able to come together — whether that be for a royal coronation, a soccer championship, or for your next GarageBand project,” Brandon says.