Crash Course
Broadway Book Musicals: Crash Course Theater #50
This is it! We're going out with a singing, dancing look at the Broadway Book Musical. Oklahoma! On the Town! Annie Get Your Gun! Also, just Annie! Today you'll learn about the development of the Broadway Book Musical in the late 19th...
PBS
What orchestras can teach executives about conducting business
Corporate executives are getting a lesson in leadership and communication
from the conductor’s podium thanks to the Music Paradigm, a program that
trains business leaders in the fine art of teamwork. Paul Solman goes
behind the scenes...
TED Talks
Itay Talgam: Lead like the great conductors
An orchestra conductor faces the ultimate leadership challenge: creating perfect harmony without saying a word. In this charming talk, Itay Talgam demonstrates the unique styles of six great 20th-century conductors, illustrating crucial...
TED Talks
Charles Hazlewood: Trusting the ensemble
Conductor Charles Hazlewood talks about the role of trust in musical leadership -- then shows how it works, as he conducts the Scottish Ensemble onstage. He also shares clips from two musical projects: the opera "U-Carmen eKhayelitsha"...
TED Talks
TED: The debut of the British Paraorchestra | Charles Hazlewood + British Paraorchestra
There are millions of prodigiously gifted musicians of disability around the world, and Charles Hazlewood is determined to give them a platform. Watch the debut performance of the British Paraorchestra.
TED Talks
Derek Paravicini and Adam Ockelford: In the key of genius
Born three and a half months prematurely, Derek Paravicini is blind and has severe autism. But with perfect pitch, innate talent and a lot of practice, he became a concert pianist by the age of 10. Here, his longtime piano teacher, Adam...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What’s a squillo, and why do opera singers need it?
An orchestra fills an opera house with music, but a singer’s voice soars above the instruments. Its melody rings out across thousands of patrons— all without any assistance from a microphone. How is it possible that a single voice can be...
Crash Course
The Heart, part 2 - Heart Throbs: Crash Course A&P
Today we're talking the heart and heart throbs -- both literal and those of the televised variety. Hank explains how your heart's pacemaker cells use leaky membranes to generate their own action potentials, and how the resulting...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The battle of the Greek tragedies - Melanie Sirof
The world of modern theater owes its roots to the tragedians of Ancient Greece. As far back as the 5th Century BCE, actors and playwrights were entertaining the masses with intriguing stories. Melanie Sirof unveils the ancient theatrical...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What’s the point(e) of ballet?
A baby cursed at birth. A fierce battle of good and evil. A true love awoken with a kiss. Since premiering in 1890, “The Sleeping Beauty” has become one of the most frequently staged ballets in history. So what makes this piece so...
Curated Video
Only In Malaysia 10 - Gamelan Orchestra
Gamelan Orchestra:An orchestra featuring gongs and xylophones, previously associated with the aristocracy, gains popularity and recognition.
Curated Video
Only In Lithuania 14 - Phone Orchestra
Phone Orchestra:While not the first time mobile phones have been used in music, this may be the first mobile phone-only orchestra, showcasing the musical potential of technology.
Great Big Story
The art of conducting, from Beethoven to Gustavo Dudamel
Explore the fascinating role of the orchestra conductor, from ancient traditions to modern maestros like Gustavo Dudamel, who inspire orchestras to bring masterpieces to life.
Great Big Story
Susanna Gartmayer and the Unique Sounds of the Vegetable Orchestra
Meet Susanna Gartmayer of the Vegetable Orchestra, transforming everyday vegetables into musical instruments for 18 years.
Great Big Story
Wasei Eigo, when English meets Japanese creativity
Explore how Wasei Eigo transforms English into uniquely Japanese expressions.
Great Big Story
How to Conduct an Orchestra
Discover the paradox of orchestra conductors and the history of their role
Great Big Story
Playing Instruments Made From Ice
Step into the ethereal world of Ice Music, where Tim Linhart, the founder of Ice Music, transforms snow and water into an orchestra of ice instruments. From violins to cellos, the crystalline creations resonate with the purity and...
Great Big Story
The World’s Largest Wurlitzer Organ Is in This Pizza Shop
Step back in time and experience the nostalgic charm of Organ Stop Pizza in Mesa, Arizona. Meet Brett Valliant, the talented organist, as he takes you on a journey through the history and unique atmosphere of this extraordinary...
Curated Video
The Day Henry Met... A Violin
Today Henry meets a friendly Violin in the foyer of a concert hall. All the instruments are excited for the big show but the conductor is nowhere to be found. Henry becomes a conductor and helps them put on a big orchestral performance!
Curated Video
Understanding Collective Nouns
Join us in this lesson as we explain the difference between collective and plural nouns. Collective nouns are groups of nouns, like a family, a neighborhood, or a bouquet of flowers. Although there are many people or things together, we...
Sir Linkalot
Lesson 76 - One-offs (Levels 3-5)
Material covered:Fulfil,Committee,Scissors,Cemetery,Lightning,Aggressive,Address
Curated Video
I WONDER - What Instruments Are In The Strings Section?
This video is answering the question of what instruments are in the strings section.
Learn French With Alexa
How to pronounce the "CH" sound in French
Alexa teaches you how to pronounce the "CH" sound in French.
Two Minute Music Theory
What is Concert Pitch?
Concert Pitch is very important in music, but what is it? Today we examine topics like written vs sounding pitches, why orchestras tune to an oboe, and a brief history of the standard frequency of A.