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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Music of the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
Very thorough resource for music in the United States. History, genres, and references can be found on this site. Includes sample audio recordings.
Handout
Other

Inkpot: Johann Sebastian Bach

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a tribute to the great composer. Includes some biographical history, pictures of the places he performed, and commentary on his works.
Handout
Music Education

This Day in Music History

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out what kinds of musical things occurred throughout history on any given day of the year. Key in a date and find out what composers were born or died, etc.
Website
Other

Music History Online: Music of the 20th Century

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Black Past

Black Past: Watts, Andre

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article gives a brief biography of Andre Watts, the first internationally known black classical pianist.
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Dynasty, Revolution, and the Classical Age

For Students 9th - 10th
Welcome to Britain, home to one of the biggest empires in history and a rich artistic heritage. We'll start in the 16th through the 18th centuries, years that saw the establishment of Britain and British art as we know it. As you travel...
Activity
British Library

British Library: Explore the World's Knowledge

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The United Kingdom's British Library is the largest library in the world. It's collections include cultural artifacts from around the world on topics such as art, music and literature. Explore virtual reproductions of classic works of...
Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: "Elements of Drama" [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This two-page PDF provides a list and brief explanation of the "Elements of Drama" based on the structure of Greek Drama as outlined by Aristotle. These include: Thought, Theme, Ideas; Action, Plot; Characters, Language, Music, and...
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs: The Blues Classroom

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Access the educational resources developed by a Seattle-based museum to supplement the PBS documentary series "The Blues." Includes background essays on the blues; biographies, video clips, and sound clips from the series; a blues...
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Other

Discover Eso: Percussion Instruments: Harp

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains information on the harp. Students learn about the history and qualities of the instrument and can listen to audio excerpts of the harp being played.
Website
Classical Bands

Classicbands

For Students 9th - 10th
Features biographies of classic rock bands along with rock history and lists of top 40 songs, best selling records, and much more classic rock trivia.
Lesson Plan
Other

Mozart and Salieri: Professional Jealousy or Murder?

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This is a "WebQuest," lesson in which students follow links for information about Salieri's possible involvement in Mozart's death. Great fun for kids while learning.
Website
Other

The Official George Crumb Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
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!