University of Michigan
University of Michigan: Instrument Encyclopedia: Bassoon
This essay provides general and historical information on the woodwind instrument, the bassoon, which is a "larger and lower-voiced version of the oboe." Included are references to famous musicians who worked with the bassoon and several...
Quia
Quia: Composer Fun
Choose one of four games (matching, concentration, flashcards, or a word search) to practice or review your knowledge of famous composers and their works.
Other
Classical Composer Biographies
Contains brief biographical information about several well known classical composers including Beethoven, Mozart and Haydn.
Other
Beethoven: The Immortal
Provides links to an introduction on Beethoven's life, his childhood, his ascent to greatness, his demeanor, his view on performing, his deafness and the 'Heiligenstadt Testament,' life after Heiligenstadt, his final days, his medical...
PBS
Classics for Kids: Ludwig Van Beethoven
A short biography of Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827 CE) from classical music station WGUC. Follow links to hear samples of his music and learn more about this famous composer.
Other
Immortal Beloved
Letters from Beethoven to the "Immortal Beloved" who was supposedly Antonie Brentano. The girl with whom Beethoven was madly in love.
Robin Chew
Ludwig Van Beethoven German Composer
This site contains a short history on the German composer Beethoven. It also contains several links to related subjects.
Starfall
Starfall: Ludwig Van Beethoven
A short online storybook about Beethoven for early readers. The vocabulary is posted below the book.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Ludwig Van Beethoven
This site has a brief student-written article on classical composer Ludwig van Beethoven.
Curated OER
English Romanticism Music
Provides biographical information on and lists the major works of several English Romanticism musicians, including: Ludwig van Beethoven, Frederic Chopin, Franz Schubert, and Carl Maria von Weber.
Curated OER
Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Beethoven
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Beethoven."