Classical Net
Classical Net: Scott Joplin
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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Minnesota News Council: Edvard Grieg
Great Norwegians from the Minnesota News Council provides several biographies of Edvard Grieg with links to music clips too. Lots of images as well.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Classical Composers
[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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Reel Classics: Elizabeth's Gene Kelly Page
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.
PBS
Classics for Kids: Hildegard Von Bingen
Classics For Kids provides a short biography of Early Music composer Hildegard von Bingen, born on January 1, 1098.
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Classical Composers Database: Martin Luther
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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The Classic Rock Site: The Home of Rock and Roll Music
Good resource link site for major classic rock figures. Photos, footage, and links to other connections.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: The Romantic Era
This personal site from The History Guide is great background information on the romantic period, though little of it deals directly with music.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "Two Hearts That Beat as One" by Frank Norris
"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.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The Music on the Hill" by H. H. Munro
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.)
University of Virginia
University of Virginia Library: Rock Music
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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The Lost Sessions Musical Museum
A personal site providing little-known information and tidbits about famous soul music artists.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Paul Dukas
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.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Music for Kids: Famous Violin Players
Musical geniuses, these virtuoso violinists helped to shape music and you can learn more about them on this site!
Lesson Tutor
Classical Composer: George Bizet
Here is a short biography of composer George Bizet. Learn more about his life and music in this brief profile.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: A Chaparral Christmas Gift by O Henry
Read the "A Chaparral Christmas Gift" by O Henry an off-beat Western Christmas story.
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania: Quotations of John Cage
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.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Music for Kids: Famous Pianists
A site showing some of the worlds greatest piano players ever. Learn about famous pianist from all genres of music.
Lesson Tutor
Classical Composer: Johannes Brahms
Learn more about composer Johannes Brahms at this website. It provides a brief and personal overview of his life and music.
Lesson Tutor
Classical Composer Profile: Claude Debussy
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.
Lesson Tutor
Classical Composer Biography: Frederic Chopin
Read more about Frederic Chopin at this website. It provides a nice brief profile of his life and music.
PBS
Classics for Kids: Musical Instruments
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.
New York Times
New York Times: Listening to Jazz C Ds With Sonny Rollins
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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