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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Arts Edge: Fats Waller

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a brief biography about jazz pianist and composer Fats Waller. Also featured in this resource are a couple of audio clips of his music.
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University of Michigan

University of Michigan: Instrument Encyclopedia: Recorder

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of Michigan provides general information on the "portable and accessible" woodwind instrument called the recorder. Includes several references for further research and links to information on duct flutes and transverse...
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Unit Plan
W. W. Norton

Norton Anthology of English L Iterature: Sixteenth Century: Overview

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Introductory material for a survey of sixteenth-century English literature offering information on the period, its major figures, and influences.
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Handout
Classical Net

Classical Net: Josquin Des Prez

For Students 9th - 10th
This Classical Net site discusses the life and musical works of well-know Renaissance composer Josquin Des Prez.
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Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College: Lutes, Old and New

For Students 9th - 10th
A great website for a wide range of information about the lute. Includes pictures, questions and answers about the instrument, and even a directory of lute makers. Very useful for those interested in buying a lute.
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Lesson Plan
ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: A Significant Influence: Describing an Important Teacher

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this project, students write tributes to teachers who have made a profound difference in their lives then publish their work in a class collection.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Billie Holiday Was Born

For Students 9th - 10th
Billie Holiday is one of the most well-known blues singers of all time. Visit this Library of Congress site for more about her early years and some great photographs.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Dynasty, Revolution, and the Classical Age

For Students 9th - 10th
Welcome to Britain, home to one of the biggest empires in history and a rich artistic heritage. We'll start in the 16th through the 18th centuries, years that saw the establishment of Britain and British art as we know it. As you travel...
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Other

Basse Dance Project

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features valuable information about the Renaissance dance called Basse Dance. It provides a history, dance steps, and music.
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Handout
Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Giovanni Gabrieli

For Students 3rd - 8th
Why is an orchestra set up the way it is? Giovanni Gabrieli (1555-1612 CE) had a little something to do with the set up of the orchestra. Use this resource to learn more about this Renaissance composer and listen to his music.
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Other

G. Schirmer, Inc.: Edward K. (Duke) Ellington

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biography of the famous American Jazz composer, pianist, and band leader, Duke Ellington (1899-1974 CE). The site describes "Duke's" personal and professional life.

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