Curated OER
The Choir
In this music worksheet, students read an excerpt about the choir, the oldest of all musical groups. They identify that human voices vary in pitch, some high and some low, making it possible to sing harmonies in different layers.
Curated OER
Music Mania
In this music activity, students identify and locate vocabulary terms related to basic music. There are 23 words located in the puzzle.
Library and Archives Canada
Library and Archives Canada: Emma Albani, Soprano (1847 1930)
Emma Albani was the first world renowned Canadian opera singer. This site has detailed information about her life and recordings of her singing.
Lumen Learning
Lumen: Music Appreciation: Vocal Types and Ranges
This resource explains the six vocal ranges and the qualities which make individual voices within the ranges different. There is a video lecture and some associated videos of professional singers with the different voice ranges.
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: American Women: Maria Callas
Read about Maria Callas, fiery operatic star, and see a portrait of her that was on the cover of Time magazine which was painted by Henry Koerner.
BBC
Bbc: Music Theory
This resource presents a fun and interactive way to learn all about the elements of music. It offers links to information, definitions, assessments, and examples of melody, harmony and tonality, structure, tempo, metre and rhythm,...
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: American Women: Leontyne Price
Leontyne Price broke racial barriers with the power of her voice. See a portrait of her and read a brief account of her performances that changed the operatic world.
Seymour Brody
Jewish Heroes in America: Beverly Sills
Delves into the life story of opera singer and director of the New York City Opera, Beverly Sills.