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Todd & Sharon Peach: Oscar Hammerstein on Jerome Kern

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a moving tribute for Jerome Kern after his death by friend and partner Oscar Hammerstein II. He discuss his life and impact.
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Musicals 101

Musicals 101: History of the Musical Stage: Ziegfeld Follies

For Students 9th - 10th
This article gives a history of the Ziegfeld Follies, with information on its creator Florenz Ziegfield, its origin, and the performers. The site also includes thumbnails of pictures of the Follies.
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Todd & Sharon Peach: Irving Berlin Remembers Lorenz Hart

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Library of Congress

Loc: Today in History: February 13: Victor Herbert/ascap

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an article discussing the founding of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP). It gives a detailed overview of it's first director, Victor Herbert.
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Library of Congress

Loc: The Richard Rodgers Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is provided for by the Library of Congress. Below the long list of Rodgers' works you'll find an extensive timeline of his life and composition history.
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Other

The Peaches: Todd's Irving Berlin Page

For Students 9th - 10th
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.