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Other

Deana Carter

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official resource of Deana Carter, country singer-songwriter. Includes bio, discography, and more.
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: The Police

For Students 9th - 10th
Chronicles the career and provides biographical details on superstar group, The Police, 2003 inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events, recommended reading list, and essential songs.
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Handout
American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Carole King

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Grammy award-winning songwriter Carole King. Read about her background and achievements, listen to an interview, and view a gallery of pictures.
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Website
Other

Ascap Official Website

For Students 9th - 10th
The official site by The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). Of interest is the history of ASCAP as well as articles for those wanting to learn more about the music business.
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Handout
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.

New Georgia Encyclopedia: Ray Charles (1930 2004)

For Students 9th - 10th
Brush up on the life of legendary soul musician, Ray Charles, who was declared legally blind at age seven and because of this wore dark glasses that would become his trademark. The song most associated with him, "Georgia on My Mind",...
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Other

Dolly Parton

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Dolly Parton in a timeline format. Also includes many links to photos and other information about this country music artist.
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Handout
PBS

Encyclopedia of Composers & Songwriters

For Students 9th - 10th
A great resource for learning about some of America's greatest composers and songwriters. From Irving Berlin to George Gershwin, among other, this resource provides biographies, pictures and some video.
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Booker T. And the m.g.'s

For Students 9th - 10th
Starting out as a house band for Stax records, they then became a successful recording group in their own right. Booker T. and the MG's were an important force in shaping the sound of Sixties soul music. They were inducted into the Rock...
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: The Bee Gees

For Students 9th - 10th
Chronicles the career of one of most popular rock and roll vocal groups in history, The Bee Gees, 1997 inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events, recommended reading list, and essential songs.
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PBS

Pbs: American Masters: Ray Charles

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS presents a biography of the "Father of soul," Ray Charles. He was an internationally famed musician, combining jazz, country, gospel, soul, and R&B in a way that was truly unique.
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PBS

Pbs: American Masters: Bob Dylan

For Students 9th - 10th
The companion website of a film documentary directed by Martin Scorsese about the life and music of Bob Dylan. Understand Dylan's career and the impact of his music on the politics of the time, his influences, and his many musical...
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Handout
Classical Bands

Classicbands:the Bee Gees

For Students 9th - 10th
One of the most popular British pop bands of the 1960s and 70s, the Bee Gees also dominated the music of the disco era. They went on to writing major hits for other artists.
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Curated OER

Parlor Songs: Irving Berlin: Photograph

For Students 9th - 10th
Photograph of the dean of American songwriters, Irving Berlin.
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Curated OER

Parlor Songs: Irving Berlin and His Piano: Photograph

For Students 9th - 10th
Photograph of Irving Berlin at his piano.