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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Harold Prince

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Harold Prince. He has produced and directed many familiar musical theater shows on Broadway, such as Fiddler on the Roof and West Side Story, and has won 21 Tony Awards for his work. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo...
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South Carolina Educational Television

South Carolina Etv Commission: Artopia

For Students 9th - 10th
Artopia is utopia for artists and artist wannabes alike. Each gallery allows students to complete interactive activities, watch videos, read about artists, and practice being an art critic. The gallery areas are music, theater painting,...
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Handout
Other

Performing Songwriter: Richard Rodgers

For Students 9th - 10th
Uncover the story of a major player in American musical theater, Richard Rogers. Videos and details of his contributions and his partners support the impact he made to the profession.
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Article
TES Global

Tes: The Role of Music in Performance

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] "The Role of Music in Performance" by Composer Lynne Plowman is a resource for the Royal Shakespeare Company Education's Dream Team 2016. It provides information about the uses of music in performances.
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Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Fundamentals of Music

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete undergraduate-level online course on the fundamentals of music.
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Lesson Plan
Teachnology

Teachnology: Music Lesson Plans

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Great lesson plans covering a wide-range of music-related subjects. A wonderful resource for wonderful teachers!
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Handout
Duke University

Shuffle Along Orchestra

For Students 9th - 10th
This section focuses on the people created the hit musical, "Shuffle Along," which helped to spur the Harlem Renaissance. Other information on the site about the importance of other black theater during the period.
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Handout
Musicals 101

Musicals 101: Who's Who in Musicals I to K

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a collection of concise biographies of several performers from the early days of musicals.
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Handout
PBS

Classics for Kids: Leonard Bernstein

For Students 3rd - 8th
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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Handout
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: A Centennial Tribute to Richard Rodgers

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a concise summary of the contributions of composer Richard Rodgers to American music and theater. Centennial tribute provides a brief biography and extensive exploration of the musical influences which shaped Rodgers career.
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Website
Other

Puppet Theater of Japan: Bunraku

For Students 9th - 10th
An introduction to bunraku--the traditional puppet theater of Japan. Find clear explanations of the history of the art form and details of the music, props, and puppets used. Illustrated with beautiful pictures. Includes several video...
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Handout
Songwriters Hall of Fame

Songwriters Hall of Fame: Cole Porter

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate the biography, photos, audio clips and a compilation of musical contributions Cole Porter made to theater in the better part of the twentieth century.
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Website
American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Dame Julie Andrews

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of the legendary actress, Julie Andrews. Most people would recognize her for starring role in the classic movie, The Sound of Music. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
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Other

Gilbert and Sullivan Archive: Iolanthe or the Peer and the Peri

For Students 9th - 10th
The Gilbert and Sullivan Archive provides an introduction, plot summary, art, reviews, a glossary, and lots more for the musical "Iolanthe."
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Other

Gilbert and Sullivan Archive: Ruddigore

For Students 9th - 10th
The Gilbert and Sullivan Archive provides an introduction, plot summary, text, glossary, clip art, reviews, music, and more for "Ruddigore."
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Duke University

Historical American Sheet Music: Mandy by Irving Berlin

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a look at the sheet music from Irving Berlin's "Mandy", performed at Ziegfeld Follies in 1919. Very cool old poster.
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Article
Majoring in Music

Majoring in Music: A Career in Choral Conducting

For Students 9th - 10th
In this article, by Scott W. Dorsey, provides a great deal of very practical, realistic information about careers in choral conducting. In addition to outlining what the career opportunities are, the author describes in a sidebar what...
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Lesson Plan
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Sti Lesson 3: Fifties/sixties Musical Playwriting

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This unit appeals to multiple intelligences, encourages interdisciplinary learning, reinforces self-confidence, and stimulates creativity, co-operation and critical thinking. Using songs with a strong narrative, students are asked to...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Music and Creativity in Ancient Greece

For Students 9th - 10th
You think you love music? You have nothing on the Ancient Greek obsession. Every aspect of Greek life was punctuated by song: history, poetry, theater, sports and even astronomy. In fact, music was so important to Greek philosopher Plato...
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Handout
PBS

Flashpoints: The Federal Theater Project's the Cradle Will Rock

For Students 9th - 10th
This PBS site provides background information on the events happenning around the US that might have attributed to communist scare brought on by the Federal Theater's musical "The Cradle Will Rock".
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Primary
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: The Golden Age of Broadway

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection uses primary sources to explore the golden age of musical theater on Broadway.
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Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Composing With Computers

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete, undergraduate level online course on music composition with computers. Includes all course material, projects, assignments, and exams with solutions.
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Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Schubert to Debussy

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete undergraduate-level online course on Western music history for the period 1815-1915. Includes course assignments.
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Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Symphony and Concerto

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete, undergraduate level online class on the topic of modern music in the 1900s. Includes exams.

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