Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Listen by Composer: George Gershwin
A brief overview of composer George Gershwin, accompanied with audio samples of his music.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Ac/dc
Background information on Hall of Fame inductees AC/DC, famous rock and roll band of the 1970s, 80s and 90s. Provides a list of their more popular songs.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Cream
Features background information on the formation of the 1960s British rock band Cream, which was led by Eric Clapton. They were inducted in to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Crosby Stills and Nash
Highlights comprehensive biographical details on singers/songwriters Crosby, Stills and Nash, 1997 inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events, essential songs, and recommended reading list.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Jeff Beck
Presents extensive biographical details on heavy rocker and guitarist, Jeff Beck, who has been twice inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame- first with the Yardbirds in 1992 and as a solo artist in 2009.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Little Anthony and the Imperials
Provides engaging biographical facts on successful vocal group, Little Anthony and the Imperials, 2009 inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: The Allman Brothers Band
Discover some fun facts about Southern rockers, the Allman Brothers. They are credited with creating this new form of rock and roll. Included is a timeline and list of most popular hits.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: The Animals
Part of the British invasion of the 1960s, The Animals had many top 40 hits, among them being "House of the Rising Sun". Their most popular recordings are listed.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: The Eagles
The Eagles were 1970s country rockers who lived "life in the fast lane". Their influence on rock & roll is undeniable having produced the best-selling album of all time. Includes a detailed timeline and a list of their most popular...
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: The Shirelles
One of the earliest girl vocal groups of the early Sixties, they had a dozen Top Forty hits including the first #1 single by a girl group. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996.
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Dolly Parton
This resource provides extensive information on the life and career of country music star, Dolly Parton. As a singer, songwriter, and actress she has been entertaining people for almost fifty years.
BBC
Bbc: Bitesize: Music of Africa
This site is a part of the About Music site of the BBC, and this interactive site lets you explore various parts of Africa, their music, their instruments, their sounds. Requires Real Player.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: The Beach Boys
One of the greatest vocal bands of the 1960s, the Beach Boys are best known for their harmonies and unique California sound. They were inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1988.
Black Past
Black Past: Fisk Jubilee Singers
In this interesting encyclopedia article, you can read about the beginning of the Fisk Jubilee Singers, a gospel group which performed spirituals all over the country and the world.
Classical Bands
Classicbands
Features biographies of classic rock bands along with rock history and lists of top 40 songs, best selling records, and much more classic rock trivia.
Classical Bands
Classicbands: The Allman Brothers
Learn about the Allman Brothers Band, which was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995.
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: Black List Project: Sean Combs
With this resource, students can discover the story of rapper, record producer, clothing designer, and political activist, Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs, while viewing a photo and reading a biography.
Naxos Digital Services
Naxos Digital Services: Dufay, Guillaume
This resource provides a biography of musician Guillaume Dufay, as well as a short piece on both church and secular music. Also supplied are links to recommended recordings.
Other
Canadian Content: Famous Musicians
Featured is a list of well known Canadian musicians with brief biographies included.
New York Times
New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: Musical Instruments
An interactive and printable crossword puzzle developed by the New York Times Learning Network. The theme of this puzzle is Musical Instruments.
Other
Chuck Berry Official Site
Biographical profile, photos, song lyrics, awards, achievements, and fast facts about the life and career of Chuck Berry.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: The Shirelles
Brief information on the career of one of the popular "girl groups" of the early 1960s, the Shirelles.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Paul Dukas
What did composer Paul Dukas (1865-1935 CE) have to do with Disney movies? Find out by reading more about his work and life at this site. Listen to some of his most famous music using Real Audio or Windows Media Player.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Joseph Haydn
Joseph Haydn (1732-1809 CE) joined the choir at the Cathedral of St. Stephen at age eight. Use this resource to learn about how he became a composer, and about his works. Listen to the third movement of Symphony #97 using RealAudio...