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Classical Net

Classical Net: Scott Joplin

For Students 9th - 10th
This well-written biography of Scott Joplin not only provides his progress as a musician but also the personal events in his life which influenced his music. Includes links to a complete list of Joplin's works, a MIDI archive, and site...
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Other

Minnesota News Council: Edvard Grieg

For Students 3rd - 8th
Great Norwegians from the Minnesota News Council provides several biographies of Edvard Grieg with links to music clips too. Lots of images as well.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Classical Composers

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart contains music and biographical information about many classical composers. Information about the Baroque Era, Classical Era, Romantic Era, and 20th Century Era is also included....
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Website
Other

Reel Classics: Elizabeth's Gene Kelly Page

For Students 9th - 10th
This Reel Classics site dedicated to Gene Kelly, his film work, and music. Includes links to more information, biographical information about Kelly and dance partners, and music samples.
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PBS

Classics for Kids: Hildegard Von Bingen

For Students 4th - 8th
Classics For Kids provides a short biography of Early Music composer Hildegard von Bingen, born on January 1, 1098.
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Other

Classical Composers Database: Martin Luther

For Students 9th - 10th
This Classical Composers Database site describes the influence Martin Luther had on music, especially his contribution of the modern Christian hymn.
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Website
Other

The Classic Rock Site: The Home of Rock and Roll Music

For Students 9th - 10th
Good resource link site for major classic rock figures. Photos, footage, and links to other connections.
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Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: The Romantic Era

For Students 9th - 10th
This personal site from The History Guide is great background information on the romantic period, though little of it deals directly with music.
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "Two Hearts That Beat as One" by Frank Norris

For Students 9th - 10th
"Two Hearts that Beat as One" is the first of four in the collection about the Three Black Crowes by Frank Norris. Read the full text on this site.
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "The Music on the Hill" by H. H. Munro

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of the short story "The Music on the Hill" by Scottish author H. H. Munro. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
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University of Virginia

University of Virginia Library: Rock Music

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of Virginia provides a short discussion of the psychedelic music of the 60s. Also contains cover art from twelve albums from this period. Click on the cover to see a bigger picture.
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Website
Other

The Lost Sessions Musical Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
A personal site providing little-known information and tidbits about famous soul music artists.
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Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Paul Dukas

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Music for Kids: Famous Violin Players

For Students 9th - 10th
Musical geniuses, these virtuoso violinists helped to shape music and you can learn more about them on this site!
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Lesson Tutor

Classical Composer: George Bizet

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here is a short biography of composer George Bizet. Learn more about his life and music in this brief profile.
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: A Chaparral Christmas Gift by O Henry

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the "A Chaparral Christmas Gift" by O Henry an off-beat Western Christmas story.
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Handout
University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania: Quotations of John Cage

For Students 9th - 10th
John Cage, the American minimalist composer, often made interesting commentaries on his music and culture in general. Here are some select examples of his remarks.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Music for Kids: Famous Pianists

For Students 9th - 10th
A site showing some of the worlds greatest piano players ever. Learn about famous pianist from all genres of music.
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Handout
Lesson Tutor

Classical Composer: Johannes Brahms

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn more about composer Johannes Brahms at this website. It provides a brief and personal overview of his life and music.
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Lesson Tutor

Classical Composer Profile: Claude Debussy

For Students 3rd - 8th
Considered an impressionistic composer of the romantic period, Claude Debussy is discussed in this profile. Learn more about his life and music at this site.
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Lesson Tutor

Classical Composer Biography: Frederic Chopin

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read more about Frederic Chopin at this website. It provides a nice brief profile of his life and music.
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Website
PBS

Classics for Kids: Musical Instruments

For Students 3rd - 8th
An A-to-Z directory of all the instruments and tools of the orchestra. Each entry includes a description, a picture, and a sound sample.
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New York Times

New York Times: Listening to Jazz C Ds With Sonny Rollins

For Students 9th - 10th
Sonny Rollins, legendary tenor saxophonist, invites us to listen to selections from four of his favorite jazz performances. Hear snipets of these jazz classics from the 1930s and 1940s: "Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter" (Fats...
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PBS

Classics for Kids: Instruments of the Orchestra

For Students 3rd - 6th
See and hear the instruments of the orchestra.

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