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Classics for Kids: Leonard Bernstein
A short biography of Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.
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Classics for Kids: Ralph Vaughan Williams
A short biography of Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.
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Classics for Kids: William Grant Still
A short biography of William Grant Still (1895-1978 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.
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Classics for Kids: Antonio Vivaldi
A short biography of Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.
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Classics for Kids: John Phillip Sousa
A short biography of John Phillip Sousa (1854-1932 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.
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Classics for Kids: Felix Mendelssohn
A short biography of Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.
Classical Net
Classical Net: Johann David Heinichen
A very interesting page outlining the life of composer Johann David Heinichen. This site includes his biography, a list of his compositions and links to some of his recorded music.
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Classics for Kids: Igor Stravinsky
A short biography of Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.
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Classics for Kids: Johann Sebastian Bach
A short biography of Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.
Classical Net
Classical Net: Basic Repertoire List: Johannes Ockeghem
This site offers information on the life and music of Johannes Ockeghem. It lists his Requiem, masses, and chansons, as well as providing a link to a discography.
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Note Worthy: Music Terms Used in Note Worthy Composer
This site is a glossary of music terms that are used with Note Worthy Composer and can be inserted into the menu.
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Baroque Music: Alessandro and Domenico Scarlatti
Biographies of the Baroque composers Alessandro Scarlatti (1659-1725) and his son Domenico Scarlatti 1685-1757). Other composers can be found by scrolling up or down.
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.
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Music From the Ashes
This is a self-guided learning unit on the topic of poetry. Included are lessons, self-assessments, background information, learning activities, and related literature. Learn how to analyze poetry, appreciate figurative language, and...
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The Golden Rules of Songwriting
Do you have the desire to begin writing music but don't know how to get started? This well written article provides some very good advice to help you on your way.
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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.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Frank Zappa
Learn much about the life and career of rock and roll performer and composer, Frank Zappa, a 1995 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events, recommended reading list, and essential songs.
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Virtual Composer
Compose music with this interesting online tool. To compose, you click small boxes on a grid. The grid is continuously scanned with a line that passes over your clicked boxes which in turn plays their sounds. You can listen to other...
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All Music: Elisabeth Claude Jacquet De La Guerre
Musical biography of Elisabeth-Claude Jacquet de la Guerre, who composed music primarily for the harpsichord in seventeenth century France.
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Baroque Composers and Musicians
This website provides a listing of some of the prominent composers and musical personalities of the baroque period. Those underlined as links will take you to a short biographical article on that particular composer.
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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.
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.
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Africlassical: Black History and Classical Music
Africlassical profiles musicians and composers of African descent since the time of Mozart.
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Croatian Music
An in-depth look at music in Croatia. Provides biographies of composers, singers,and musicians, as well as information on Croatian costumes, dances, and dolls.
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