University of South Florida
Usc: Effects of Background Music on Math Test Scores
This is a paper from the University of Southern California that summarizes the findings of a study conducted on how popular and classical background music affect the math test scores of students.
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Arts Journal: Music Page
The ArtsJournal website provides a daily summary of arts and cultural journalism from the English-language press around the world, with links to complete articles for further reading. The music page collects links on a wide range of...
Classical Net
Classical Net: Basic Repertoire List: Johannes Ockeghem
This site offers information on the life and music of Johannes Ockeghem. It lists his Requiem, masses, and chansons, as well as providing a link to a discography.
Classical Net
Classical Net: Benjamin Britten
Classical Net offers links, resources, and lists of works on Benjamin Britten (1913-1976 CE), one of Britain's greatest composers.
Classical Net
Classical Net: Thomas Tallis: 1505 1585
This Classical Net site gives an overview of the life and music of Renaissance composer Thomas Tallis. Links are provided to other composers, as well as a listing of his sacred choral music.
Classical Net
Classical Net: Josquin Des Prez
This Classical Net site discusses the life and musical works of well-know Renaissance composer Josquin Des Prez.
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Classical Composers Database: Martin Luther
This Classical Composers Database site describes the influence Martin Luther had on music, especially his contribution of the modern Christian hymn.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The Music on the Hill" by H. H. Munro
Text of the short story "The Music on the Hill" by Scottish author H. H. Munro. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
Classical Net
Classical Net: Benjamin Britten: Noye's Fludde
Brief bio on Britten as well as a very good summary of Noye's Fludde.
Classical Net
Classical Net: George Gershwin
A short biography and many related links are included on this page about American composer, George Gershwin.
Your Classical
Your Classical: Concert Band 101: An Introduction to Wind Ensembles
Find the answers to questions about concert bands, such as how they differ from orchestras and marching bands, what the historical background is, and what kinds of music they perform. You can also listen to a stream of concert band...
Classical Net
Classical Net: Hugo Wolf
Classical Net provides a brief list of songs by composer, Hugo Wolf, and also includes an image.
Classical Net
Classical Net: Luigi Boccherini
Nice overview biography and a huge list of his works with links to purchase.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Lessons From Auschwitz: The Power of Our Words
Classical music mastermind Benjamin Zander concluded his 2008 TED Talk by recounting the heartrending story of an Auschwitz survivor and her brother. This short animated piece highlights that story, reminding us that the words we speak...
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Pop and Rock Music Books
Good resource for classic rock music books, featuring reviews, articles, editorials, and music. Offers summaries of the books.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Ludwig Van Beethoven
This site has a brief student-written article on classical composer Ludwig van Beethoven.
PBS
Pbs American Masters: John Cage
Read about this unusual but creative modern classical composer. Highlighting his major works, this short biography explores his philosophy of music.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Amy Beach
Short biography of Amy Marcy Cheney Beach, including information on her life and works.
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The Official George Crumb Home Page
The official site, with sections devoted to his life, compositions, recordings, writings, and news. The news section has internet links, and the site has a search function!
PBS
Pbs: Jazz: Wynton Marsalis
Providing information part of a PBS presentation, "Jazz: A Film by Ken Burns," this website offers a brief article on Wynton Marsalis, a musician known for his accomplishments in both jazz and classical music.
Northern Arizona University
Northern Arizona Univ.: Symmetrical Binary Principle
This site from the Northern Arizona University contains the meanings of the symmetrical binary principle in Bach's music and several other composers of this period.
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