Resources for Music in Education
All Music Guide http://www.allmusic.com Information on all types of music
America's Library: See, Hear and Song http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/sh Explore sounds and music in American history
American Music Collections from the Smithsonian http://americanhistory.si.edu/archives/d-5.htm Explore all types of music from American history
American Music Conference http://www.amc-music.org/ National non-profit educational association dedicated to promoting the importance of music, music-making and music education to the general public.
American Symphony Orchestra League http://www.playmusic.org/ Information about instruments and performers plus interactive games.
Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra Youth Concert Curriculum (2006) http://www.a2so.com/education/curriculum06/index.shtml
ArtsEdge http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/ Offers standards-based teaching materials, activities, and resources.
Artslynx: International Arts Resources http://www.artslynx.org/ Resources on theatre, dance, music, visual arts, and more
Astoria Productions www.astoriapresents.com/ Contains links to musical sites for parents and educators.
Astral Artistic Services http://www.astralartisticservices.org/philadelphia.html
The Bob McGrath Music Library http://www.bobmcgrath.com/songs.htm
Carnegie Hall http://www.carnegiehall.org/article/explore_and_learn/art_online_resources_listening_adventure s.html Great performances of classical music with interactive listening guides and notes
The Charlie Horse Music Pizza http://www.pbs.org/kcet/charliehorse/index.htm
Children's Music Portal http://www.childrens-music.org/ Offers materials and information for those interested in music education for children.
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Children's Music Workshop - Advocacy http://www.childrensmusicworkshop.com/
Classics for Kids http://www.classicsforkids.com/teachers/
Children's Music Web http://www.childrensmusic.org/ Lots of resources and ideas for working with children and music
Connexions http://cnx.org/ A rapidly growing collection of free scholarly materials and a powerful set of free software tools
Creating Music http://www.creatingmusic.com/index.html Learn about music and make your own music
Creative Kids Central http://www.kusc.org/kids/ Interactive musical listening activities and games
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids http://dsokids.com/2001/rooms/DSO_Intro.html Interactive games plus information on instruments, composers and classical music in general.
Discovery Education http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/arts/artp.html
Education Index -links to performing arts resources http://www.educationindex.com/music/
Education World http://www.education-world.com/arts/
Essentials of Music http://www.essentialsofmusic.com/ Lots of information on eras, composers, and glossaries
42explore Projects http://42explore.com Background information and links to quality websites, activities, webquests, and teaching materials. Classical, folk, jazz music; musical instruments; rock and roll
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/cfapps/free/sitemap.cfm
From the Top http://www.fromthetop.org/ Talented youngsters perform classical music.
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I Hear America Singing from PBS http://www.pbs.org/wnet/ihas/ Explore the history of America concert songs
Instrument Encyclopedia http://www.si.umich.edu/chico/instrument/ Browse 140 artifacts and learn about instruments
International Kids’ Space http://www.kids-space.org Resource area for children to share their works of art, short stories, and music with others
Internet4Classrooms http://www.internet4classrooms.com/arts.htm
The Internet Public Library http://www.ipl.org/div/subject/browse/hum20.00.00/
Jazz Kids from PBS http://www.pbs.org/jazz/kids/ Explore resources related to Jazz music
J.W. Pepper music retailer http://www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/elem.jsp
The Land of Music http://www.landofmusic.com/teachers.htm
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra http://www.laco.org/kids/ Contains activities with music, interviews with musicians and composers and more.
Lyrics World http://www.ntl.matrix.com.br/pfilho/html/main_index/ Lyrics to music from past and present
The Mann Center for the Performing Arts http://www.manncenter.org/educationoutreach/complimentarytickets.asp
McGraw-Hill – teaching methods/subject area web resources http://www.mhhe.com/socscience/education/methods/resources.html
MENC: National Association for Music Education (Music Educator's National Conference) http://www.menc.org/ Mission is to advance music education by encouraging the study and making of music by all.
Metropolitan Opera http://www.metoperafamily.org/education/
Multimedia Seeds http://eduscapes.com/seeds Audio and video resources on the Internet including music
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Music from Family Education Network's Teacher Vision http://www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-14779.html Lessons, assessments, and themes organized by Pre-K, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12.
Music from Blue Web'N http://www.kn.att.com/wired/bluewebn/searchresults.cfm?SearchText=+music&RequestTimeout =500
Music from the Internet Public Library http://www.ipl.org/div/subject/browse/hum20.60.00/ Organized, annotated links
Music from the Multnomah County Library http://www.multcolib.org/homework/musichc.html Information by category
Music Across the Curriculum–Allen County (IN) Public Library http://www.acpl.lib.in.us/children/music.html
Music & Science Information Computer Archive by N.M. Weinberger. http://musica.uci.edu/ Lots of music resources
Music Education from Yahooligans http://www.yahooligans.com/school_bell/Music_Education/ Links to resources for children and young adults
Music Education at Datadragon www.datadragon.com/education/reading/ Info on musical symbols, clefs, note reading, time signatures, note values, etc.
Music Education Technology – links to online symphonic resources http://metmagazine.com/mag/online_symphonic_resources/index.html
Music Games for K-8 from FunBrain http://www.funbrain.com/teachers/subj_music.html A wide range of online games for practice and thinking
Music in Motion (music ed and gift resource) http://www.musicmotion.com/
Music Journals and Magazines, Newspapers and Periodicals from Indiana University http://www.music.indiana.edu/music_resources/journals.html List of resources and links
Music Room from the Smithsonian http://americanhistory.si.edu/music/index.htm Explore different types of music from different time periods
Music Theory from Indiana University http://www.music.indiana.edu/music_resources/mtheory.html Lists of resources and links
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Music Theory Net http://www.musictheory.net/index.html music theory tutorials
National Anthems http://www.national-anthems.org/ Learn about national anthems from around the world
National Gallery of Art Classroom http://www.nga.gov/education/classroom/
National Music Foundation http://lessons.usamusic.org/lesson_search.zhtml http://www.usamusic.org/resources_teachers.html
National Standards for Music Education http://www.menc.org/publication/books/standards.htm
New York Philharmonic Kidzone http://www.nyphilkids.org/main.phtml? Explore instruments, play games, and try out ideas
Opera Company of Philadelphia http://www.operaphilly.org/education/
PBS Jazz http://www.pbs.org/jazz/classroom/
Philadelphia Museum of Art Concerts and Performances http://www.philamuseum.org/education/concerts.shtml
Philadelphia Orchestra http://www.philorch.org/
Play Music http://www.playmusic.org/ Write music, meet musicians, learn about the orchestra, and explore the world of music
Prince Music Theater http://www.princemusictheater.org/
San Francisco Symphony http://sfskids.org/templates/splash.asp Learn about the instruments, go to the music lab, listen to music, or send a postcard
Science of Music http://www.exploratorium.edu/music/?gclid=CLTUlJ-YoIYCFSAIVAodLjXStA
Science of Sound http://www.sci.mus.mn.us/sound/nocss/top.html Explore the science of sound through music
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Sing Along Songs http://www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/music.htm Explore hundreds of children's, patriotic, and oldies songs with MIDI files and lyrics
Smithsonian – educational resources http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/educators/
Smithsonian - Voices from the Smithsonian http://smithsonianassociates.org/programs/start.htm?hptrack=SCEMS
Songs for Teaching http://www.songsforteaching.com/
Teacher Tap – internet resources for performing arts http://eduscapes.com/tap/tapmusic.html
TeachersFirst Resource Listings Grades 1-5 http://www.teachersfirst.com/tchr-subj-date.cfm?subject=music&lower=1&upper=5 Grades 6-8 http://www.teachersfirst.com/tchr-subj-date.cfm?subject=music&lower=6&upper=8 Grades 9-12 http://www.teachersfirst.com/tchr-subj- date.cfm?subject=music&lower=9&upper=12
VH1's Save the Music Foundation http://www.vh1.com/insidevh1/savethemus/ Learn about the nonprofit initiative on music education
Worldwide Internet Music Resources from William & Gayle Cook Music Library, Indiana Univ. http://www.music.indiana.edu/music_resources/ A huge music resource links-site from a prestigous school of music.
Young Composers http://www.youngcomposers.com/ Students can share their ideas and music
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