PBS
Classics for Kids: John Phillip Sousa
A short biography of John Phillip Sousa (1854-1932 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.
PBS
Classics for Kids: Ralph Vaughan Williams
A short biography of Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Perfect Pitch
Perfect Pitch is an interactive learning environment that lets you form orchestras and create your own orchestral arrangements of music from the baroque, classical, romantic, and modern periods. Clever game design, including a...
Other
Music History Online: Music of the 20th Century
This page covers a wide range of topics concerning 20th century music. Included are many references to styles and composers and terms found in 20th century music.
Library of Congress
Loc: West Side Story: Birth of a Classic
View the online exhibit featuring photographs, documents--opening night telegraphs, letters, notes by Jerome Robbins and Leonard Bernstein, set designs--and other items such as posters, DVD covers, and a pair of slippers worn in the...
Quia
Quia: 2003 Music Review
Play musical Jeopardy! Test your knowledge of sound, instruments of the orchestra, music elements, music notation, and rhythm. Play this interactive game by yourself, or with a friend!
Other
Classical Composers Database: Tomaso Giovanni Albinoni
This site is provided for by the Classical Composers Database. Biographical information on Albinoni with comparisons made to Telemann and Vivaldi' compositions and preferences.
Yale University
Yale Collection of Musical Instruments: String Instruments
Learn about string instruments in this image gallery with descriptions of some of the most common string instruments.
Yale University
Yale Collection of Musical Instruments: Mozartean Players Concert
Listen to a selection by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart performed by the Mozartean Players for the Yale University performance series. Requires RealPlayer.
Other
Africlassical: Black History and Classical Music
Africlassical profiles musicians and composers of African descent since the time of Mozart.
PBS
Classics for Kids: Musical Dictionary
This online music dictionary offers more than just definitions. Most terms have vocalized pronunciations and audio examples, as well.
Classical Net
Classical Net: Bach's Predecessors
A very interesting writing on what composers influenced Bach musically during his artistic development.
Classical Net
Classical Net: Johann David Heinichen
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.
Classical Net
Classical Net: Francis Poulenc
A look at the life of French composer, Francis Poulenc and the influences on his music. Contains a list of his compositions.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Sti Lesson 31: Syncopation and Rhythm
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...
South Carolina Educational Television
Etv: Artopia: Music Studio: Re Mix Studio
Interact with different bands to mix and produce different types of music. Examples provided include rap, classical, and boogie-woogie.
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.
Other
Classic Motown History
Stroll down the history of classic Motown. This timeline highlights the artists and events in the history of Motown records.
Classical Net
Classical Net: Timeline of Famous Composers 1600 to Present
PDF document showing composers in various musical eras from the Baroque period to modern times.
Other
Classical Composer Biographies
Contains brief biographical information about several well known classical composers including Beethoven, Mozart and Haydn.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Richard Wagner
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.
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.
TES Global
Blendspace: Mozart
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...
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Frederic Chopin
Explore this brief biography of Frederic Chopin, famous Polish composer in classical music.
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