John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Guantanamera, a Poem and a Song
The folk classic "Guantanamera," takes on added meaning when students learn of its origin. Cuban political activist Jose Marti and controversial American activist Pete Seeger, serve as the basis for a fascinating comparative study....
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Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: "Elements of Drama" [Pdf]
This two-page PDF provides a list and brief explanation of the "Elements of Drama" based on the structure of Greek Drama as outlined by Aristotle. These include: Thought, Theme, Ideas; Action, Plot; Characters, Language, Music, and...
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: My Adidas: Letting Your Possessions Tell Your Story
In this lesson, students will listen to Run D.M.C.'s classic, "My Adidas", then they will think about everywhere their shoes have taken them and the story they have to tell. Using literary devices such as personification, point of view,...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Franz Joseph Haydn
This is a biography on Franz Joseph Haydn. It also includes an audio lecture on Haydn with his music as a background to the lecture.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Amy Beach
Short biography of Amy Marcy Cheney Beach, including information on her life and works.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Joseph Gabriel Rheinberger
New Advent page summarizing information on Joseph Gabriel Rheinberger. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
Teacher Planet
Teacher Planet: Mozart
Several lessons, units, and featured website links for learning about Mozart geared to elementary grades (includes worksheet PDF printouts).
BBC
Bbc Radio 3 Classical: The Mass in B Minor by J. S. Bach
Information about one of Bach's most famous and most loved choral pieces, the mass in B minor. The article explains why the B minor mass is considered such an an enigmatic work. With a downloadable version of the text of the mass in...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Marion Anderson Classical Musician
[Free Registration/Login Required] Reading Comprehension flipchart lesson can be used as a whole group or center activity. The reading selection gives readers an overview of Marian Anderson's life and career as a musician. Assessment...
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Frederick Chopin
This site from the North Park University provides a brief biographical sketch of pianist Frederick Chopin describes briefly the Polish nationalist themes in his compositions.
Other
Discover Eso: Percussion Instruments: Harp
Contains information on the harp. Students learn about the history and qualities of the instrument and can listen to audio excerpts of the harp being played.
Other
The Official George Crumb Home Page
The official site, with sections devoted to his life, compositions, recordings, writings, and news. The news section has internet links, and the site has a search function!
Other
Baroque Cantata
If information is needed about Baroque cantatas, this site can probably provide it. Ccmposer biographies and audio samples of their cantatas are included in the site. There is also great information about the Baroque era in general.
California Institute of Technology
Benjamin Britten: Cal Tech Project Page
The focus of this project is Britten's War Requiem, but there are good photos, a bibliography, links and biographical information. The index page has information on many other Britten works.
Other
George Crumb: Echoes of Time and the River
Part of a program, these notes on Crumb and his composition have some good information, and some good quotes.
Classical Net
Classical Net: The Bach Cantatas: A Listener's Guide
This is a great site to click on the title of any of the catatas listed and read a brief and informative description.
BBC
Bb Ci Audio Interviews: Aaron Copland
The BBC provides several audio clips from interviews with the noted American composer, Aaron Copland (1900-1990 CE). Additional content includes a brief biography, list of key works, and links to other sites within the BBC network...
Other
The Charles Ives Society
While there is very good biographical information here, the Society is more of a scholarly institution. There are audio clips (look for the Real Player logo), links and suggested readings as well.
Curated OER
Classical Net: Arcangelo Corelli
This site from Classical Net is a very short bio but with a listing of Corelli's more popular works. A good reference to find the acual music.
PBS
Pbs: Jazz: Wynton Marsalis
Providing information part of a PBS presentation, "Jazz: A Film by Ken Burns," this website offers a brief article on Wynton Marsalis, a musician known for his accomplishments in both jazz and classical music.
Other
Mozart and Salieri: Professional Jealousy or Murder?
This is a "WebQuest," lesson in which students follow links for information about Salieri's possible involvement in Mozart's death. Great fun for kids while learning.
Classical Net
Classical Net: Johannes Ciconia (1335 1411)
A brief paragraph outlining the life and work of Medieval composer Johannes Ciconia.
Classical Net
Classical Net: Francesco Geminiani (1687 1762)
Portrait of baroque composer and violinist Francesco Geminiani.
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