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Yale University

Yale Collection of Musical Instruments: Mozartean Players Concert

For Students 9th - 10th
Listen to a selection by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart performed by the Mozartean Players for the Yale University performance series. Requires RealPlayer.
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Other

Africlassical: Black History and Classical Music

For Students 9th - 10th
Africlassical profiles musicians and composers of African descent since the time of Mozart.
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PBS

Classics for Kids: Musical Dictionary

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This online music dictionary offers more than just definitions. Most terms have vocalized pronunciations and audio examples, as well.
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Classical Net

Classical Net: Bach's Predecessors

For Students 9th - 10th
A very interesting writing on what composers influenced Bach musically during his artistic development.
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Classical Net

Classical Net: Johann David Heinichen

For Students 9th - 10th
A very interesting page outlining the life of composer Johann David Heinichen. This site includes his biography, a list of his compositions and links to some of his recorded music.
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Classical Net

Classical Net: Francis Poulenc

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the life of French composer, Francis Poulenc and the influences on his music. Contains a list of his compositions.
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Sti Lesson 31: Syncopation and Rhythm

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Music students rarely see the value or have any interest in music other than their favorite popular artist or group. By showing connections and similarities between current music and 'classical' music, the teacher begins to break down...
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South Carolina Educational Television

Etv: Artopia: Music Studio: Re Mix Studio

For Students 9th - 10th
Interact with different bands to mix and produce different types of music. Examples provided include rap, classical, and boogie-woogie.
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Classical Net

Classical Net: Benjamin Britten

For Students 9th - 10th
Classical Net offers links, resources, and lists of works on Benjamin Britten (1913-1976 CE), one of Britain's greatest composers.
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Classic Motown History

For Students 9th - 10th
Stroll down the history of classic Motown. This timeline highlights the artists and events in the history of Motown records.
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Classical Net

Classical Net: Timeline of Famous Composers 1600 to Present

For Students 9th - 10th
PDF document showing composers in various musical eras from the Baroque period to modern times.
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Other

Classical Composer Biographies

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains brief biographical information about several well known classical composers including Beethoven, Mozart and Haydn.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Richard Wagner

For Students 9th - 10th
Visit this site to learn much about the life of German composer, Richard Wagner. Besides biographical information topics of interest include classical music, operas, symphonys, and other musical works.
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Classical Net

Classical Net: Thomas Tallis: 1505 1585

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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TES Global

Blendspace: Mozart

For Students 9th - 10th
This nine-part learning module provides assorted informational content about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Written in Spanish, this blendspace provides video, print, quizzes, and audio resources that will help students learn about Mozart and...
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Frederic Chopin

For Students 2nd - 8th
Explore this brief biography of Frederic Chopin, famous Polish composer in classical music.
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San Diego State University

Classical Rummy

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This card game serves as a learning aid to music students. They will learn to classify classical composers by the era in which they worked: Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Modern.
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PBS

Classics for Kids: Robert Schumann

For Students 3rd - 8th
A short biography of Robert Schumann (1810-1956 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and more about this famous composer.
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PBS

Classics for Kids: Dmitri Kabalevsky

For Students 3rd - 8th
A short biography of Dmitri Kabalevsky (1904-1987 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.
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PBS

Classics for Kids: Claude Debussy

For Students 3rd - 8th
A short biography of Debussy (1862-1918 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and more about this famous composer.
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PBS

Classics for Kids: Compose Your Own Music

For Students 9th - 10th
In this interactive you will compose your own music in 4/4 time. Hit play to hear to hear your song then send it to your friends!
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Seymour Brody

Jewish Heroes in America: Leonard Bernstein

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents a biographical summary of the life of conductor, composer, and pianist Leonard Bernstein. He composed music not only for symphonies, but also for Broadway (West Side Story) and operas.
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PBS

Classics for Kids: Modest Mussorgsky

For Students 3rd - 8th
A short biography of Modest Mussorgsky (1839-1881 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and more about this famous composer.
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PBS

Classics for Kids: Georg Philipp Telemann

For Students 3rd - 8th
A short biography of Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.

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