John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Arts Edge: Duke Ellington
This resource features a brief biography about big band leader Duke Ellington. It includes some audio and video clips of his music.
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Broward Education Foundation
Broward Education Foundation: Creative Canjos [Pdf]
Creative Canjos is an interdisciplinary unit that teaches American History through Folk Art and Folk Music. The young scholars began the project in Art class. They were introduced to American Folk Art through a teacher made iMovie. The...
National Arts Centre (Canada)
Arts Alive: Igor Stravinsky
This site from the National Arts Centre provides a nice detailed biography on the life of composer Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971 CE). There are interesting facts on both his personal life and his musical accomplishments are detailed.
National Arts Centre (Canada)
Arts Alive: Maurice Ravel
This website from the National Arts Centre takes a look at the life of composer Maurice Ravel (1875-1937 CE). Content includes information on his upbringing, his venture into music, his house he named "Belvedere," his visit to North...
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Duke Ellington
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1986 to commemorate famous jazz musician Duke Ellington. Includes a short biographical passage.
Library of Congress
Loc: First Lady of Song, Ella Fitzgerald
This article about the life and music of Ella Fitzgerald explores major moments in the jazz singer's career.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Gioachino Rossini
An Italian musical composer who wrote more than 30 operas as well as sacred music and chamber music.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Carl Weber
A musical composer, born near Lubeck, Germany, Dec. 18, 1786; died June 5, 1826.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Franz Schubert
An eminent German musical composer, born in Vienna, Austria, Jan. 31, 1797; died Nov. 19, 1828.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William Wagner
A musical composer, born in Leipsic, Germany, May 22, 1813; died in Venice, Italy, Feb. 13, 1883.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
A noted musical composer, born in Salzburg, Germany, Jan. 27, 1756; died Dec. 4, 1791.
Other
Medieval: Hildegard Von Bingen (1098 1179)
A discography of Bingen's work accompanied by a brief biography.
Other
Famous Singers
Biographical profiles of famous singers in major musical genres. Includes photo and links to snippets of their songs.
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Web Gallery of Art: A Young Woman Composing Music
An image of "A Young Woman Composing Music", created by Gabriel Metsu from 1662-63 (Oil on panel, 58 x 44 cm).
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Franz Liszt
A pianist and composer, born in Rading, Hungary, Oct. 22, 1811; died in Baireuth, Oct. 31, 1886. He under took the study of music at the early age of six years, at nine attracted much attention by his skill on the pianoforte, and soon...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Sousa
Musical leader and composer, born in Washington, D. C., in 1854. He developed remarkable talent for music in early life, being noted as a performer in theater orchestras when only twelve years of age.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Ludwig Van Beethoven
A German composer and pianist. He is considered to have been the most crucial figure in the transitional period between the Classical and Romantic eras in classical music.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Robert Schumann
A musical critic and composer, born in Zwickau, Germany, June 8, 1810; died near Bonn, july 29, 1856.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Sir William Gilbert
Sir William Schwenck Gilbert (18 November 1836 - 29 May 1911) was an English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator best known for his fourteen comic operas produced in collaboration with the composer Sir Arthur Sullivan, of which...
Careers New Zealand
Careers Nz: Musician
This site contains a complete overview for a career as a musician, such as skills required, recommended education, and the job market.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Hildegard
Exerpt from the Catholic Encyclopedia about St. Hildegard. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
New York Times
New York Times: Ellington at 100
Celebrating the life and career of jazz legend Duke Ellington, this New York Times site features many articles about him. With a slideshow and pictures, you will learn all about this giant of jazz.
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Leonard Bernstein
This site from The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts provides an excellent overview on the life and musical accomplishments of composer Leonard Bernstein is found at this site.
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Corridos Sin Fronteras: Corridos Without Frontiers
Arriba! Step inside and discover the narrative musical art form known as the corrido, born in Mexico and the southwestern United States. Website features audio and video clips, an annotated timeline, and even an interactive function that...