Curated OER
The Amazing Joan Armatrading
Joan Armatrading may be an unfamiliar name in your classroom, but after some research, your class will find that she is an amazing musician. Use this activity to test their new-found knowledge. There are 10 multiple-choice questions...
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Todd & Sharon Peach: Oscar Hammerstein on Jerome Kern
This is a moving tribute for Jerome Kern after his death by friend and partner Oscar Hammerstein II. He discuss his life and impact.
Careers New Zealand
Careers Nz: Musician
This site contains a complete overview for a career as a musician, such as skills required, recommended education, and the job market.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: The Hall of Arts
Learn about the lives of famous people in the arts who exemplify what it means to live a meaningful life and achieve your goals.
PBS
Pbs: American Masters: Hank Williams
Featured is a biographical essay on the life of country crooner, Hank Williams. There is a career timeline and video footage interviews from those who knew him well.
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Isaac Hayes (B. 1942)
Overview of the life and career of soul musician Isaac Hayes who was the first African American to win an Academy Award for Best original Song for the "Theme from Shaft."
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Todd & Sharon Peach: Irving Berlin Remembers Lorenz Hart
Irving Berlin talks about famous lyricist Lorenz Hart, of the famous writing duo Rodgers & Hart. He discuss his impact on music on culture.
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Stephen Collins Foster: American Dreams
This site provides a wealth of information about the American songwriter, Stephen Foster. This link leads you to the biographical information which is divided into five sections: beginnings, his life's work, the legend, the problems, and...
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History of Rock 'N' Roll: Roy Orbison
Biographical summary of the life of Roy Orbison, a legend in popular music in the 1960s.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Van Morrison
Presents detailed biographical information on influential musician, Van Morrison, a 1993 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events and an essential songs list.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Bobby Darin
Grammy award winning artist Bobby Darin was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1990. Having died at only 37 years of age, he had an incredibly remarkable career. As fellow teen idol Dion said: "he could do it all".
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Bo Diddley
Creator of the "Bo Diddley beat", this rock & roller was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1987. Here is a brief biographical sketch of his life.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Curtis Mayfield
Covers extensive biographical details on successful soul musician, Curtis Mayfield, a 1999 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events, recommended reading list, and essential songs.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: George Harrison
Read detailed biographical information on ex-Beatle and solo artist George Harrison, a 2004 inductee 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: Hank Williams
Read detailed biographical information on country/blues/folk music star, Hank Williams, a 1987 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes an essential songs list.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Isaac Hayes
Read an account of the life and professional career of Oscar winner, Isaac Hayes, who won for his "Theme from Shaft". He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Rod Stewart
Features comprehensive biographical details on legendary rock and roll musician, Rod Stewart, a 1994 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events, recommended reading list, and essential songs.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Roy Orbison
Offers enlightening biographical details on rock and roll singer Roy Orbison, a 1987 inductee 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: Smokey Robinson
Uncover many fascinating facts about the life of singer, songwriter, producer and talent scout, Smokey Robinson who was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. He had 27 Top Forty hits!
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Smokey Robinson
Read enlightening biographical details on the life and career of Motown singing star, Smokey Robinson, whose music has been described as "poetry".
Classical Bands
Classicbands: Smokey Robinson
Read biographical information and interesting facts about famous Motown legend, Smokey Robinson, award winning soul singer and songwriter.
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Jingle Course
Contains a lesson on how to write good, successful jingles for fun or for a career.
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Writingsongs
Provides information about composing music and songwriting. Of interest is the Tips & Information section where there are several articles of advice about songwriting.
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The Peaches: Todd's Irving Berlin Page
If you're interested in the lyrics of Irving Berlin's songs, then you may want to check this personal site out. Just click on the song title and find the lyrics as well as when, where, and why it was composed.