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PBS

Classics for Kids: Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

For Students 3rd - 8th
A short biography of Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and more about this famous composer.
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Ralph Vaughan Williams Society

For Students 9th - 10th
The official site of the Ralph Vaughan Williams Society which was created to broaden the appreciation and encourage the performance this composer's music. By clicking through the menu, you can learn much information about his works.
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PBS

Classics for Kids: Aaron Copland "Hoe Down"

For Students 3rd - 8th
Several radio shows with music clips regarding "Rodeo" and other works by Copland. Click to a short biography.
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Library of Congress

Loc: West Side Story: Birth of a Classic

For Students 9th - 10th
View the online exhibit featuring photographs, documents--opening night telegraphs, letters, notes by Jerome Robbins and Leonard Bernstein, set designs--and other items such as posters, DVD covers, and a pair of slippers worn in the...
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Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet: Russia

For Students 9th - 10th
A concise summary on the cultural heritage of Russia. The fields of literature, architecture, ballet, musical composition and performance are mentioned, as well as language and religion.
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Vance Holmes's Fantastic Tap Dance Dictionary

For Students 9th - 10th
Searchable glossary of terminology common in tap dance, compiled by Vance Holmes, M.F.A., choreographer, and dance educator. Links to other dance and music dictionaries.
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Arthur Mitchell

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography on dance legend Arthur Mitchell discusses his establishment of the Dance Theatre of Harlem and the impact it has had on the world of dance, music, and theatre.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Jean Philippe Rameau

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers brief biographical information on Baroque composer Jean-Philippe Rameau, including a list of works.
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Conexao Danca

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers information about Brazilian dance, scheduled events in dance, connection of professional and amateur dancers around the country, an extensive bibliography about dance, pictures, articles and essays and a very...
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Classical Net

Classical Net: Aaron Copland, 1900 1990

For Students 9th - 10th
A good biography, with a good list of works, make this worthwhile, with links to related composers and at least one work, "Appalachian Spring."
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Starfall

Starfall: Peter Tchaikovsky

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An online story for beginning readers about Peter Tchaikovsky, and two ballet dances that are based on his music. A short biography of Tchaikovsky is also found here.
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The Nutcracker

For Students 9th - 10th
Notes on the story, characters, music, and choreography of "The Nutcracker" ballet.

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