Music Teaching Resources
Jazz, classical, choral and instrumental music links for high school music teachers.
The Aaron Copland Collection: Ca. 1900-1990
"About 1,000 items (dating from 1910 to 1990) are provided, including music manuscripts, printed music, correspondence, diaries & writings, photos, awards, programs, & other biographical materials. This is a primary resource for research on Aaron Copland & for the study of musical life in 20th century America."
"About 1,000 items (dating from 1910 to 1990) are provided, including music manuscripts, printed music, correspondence, diaries & writings, photos, awards, programs, & other biographical materials. This is a primary resource for research on Aaron Copland & for the study of musical life in 20th century America."
AfriClassical
"Here you will meet over 50 composers, conductors and performers - Africans, African Americans and Afro-Europeans. Many are alive today, but one lived 500 years ago!"
"Here you will meet over 50 composers, conductors and performers - Africans, African Americans and Afro-Europeans. Many are alive today, but one lived 500 years ago!"
American Choral Directors Association
"A nonprofit music-education organization whose central purpose is to promote excellence in choral music through performance, composition, publication, research, and teaching."
"A nonprofit music-education organization whose central purpose is to promote excellence in choral music through performance, composition, publication, research, and teaching."
American Music Conference
"AMC is dedicated to promoting the importance of music, music-making and music education to the general public. AMC's goal is to build credibility for music and music education, especially at an early age, and to expand that portion of the population that enjoys and makes its own music."
"AMC is dedicated to promoting the importance of music, music-making and music education to the general public. AMC's goal is to build credibility for music and music education, especially at an early age, and to expand that portion of the population that enjoys and makes its own music."
American Roots Music
"American Roots Music" is the website for the PBS series by the same name. It includes summaries of episodes, oral histories, information about songs & artists, & more.
"American Roots Music" is the website for the PBS series by the same name. It includes summaries of episodes, oral histories, information about songs & artists, & more.
American Sheet Music
"Contains more than 15,000 pieces of historical sheet music registered for copyright during 1820-1860 & more than 47,000 pieces registered during 1870-1885."
"Contains more than 15,000 pieces of historical sheet music registered for copyright during 1820-1860 & more than 47,000 pieces registered during 1870-1885."
America's Favorite Classical Music Bloopers
"All of the unintentionally funny things that students have written in their formal papers." We all need a chuckle now and then!
"All of the unintentionally funny things that students have written in their formal papers." We all need a chuckle now and then!
Bach-Archiv Leipzig
"It’s full of information on the institute’s work and its current publications, concerts and other events. We also report on projects undertaken by the Bach Archive, while the noticeboard provides information on other institutions devoted to Bach."
"It’s full of information on the institute’s work and its current publications, concerts and other events. We also report on projects undertaken by the Bach Archive, while the noticeboard provides information on other institutions devoted to Bach."
ChoralNet
ChoralNet's purpose is to be the one place on the Internet where choral musicians can go to begin any of their activity.
ChoralNet's purpose is to be the one place on the Internet where choral musicians can go to begin any of their activity.
The Classical Midi Archives
8,008 classical music files in MIDI format from 606 composers.
8,008 classical music files in MIDI format from 606 composers.
Classical Music
Our Guide offers comprehensive coverage of the classical music scene.
Our Guide offers comprehensive coverage of the classical music scene.
Classical Net
"Classical Net provides a point-of-entry into a wide array of informational files about classical music." This link goes to the Composers page.
"Classical Net provides a point-of-entry into a wide array of informational files about classical music." This link goes to the Composers page.
Early Music America
"Early Music America (EMA) is a not-for-profit service organization for the field of historical performance in North America. Founded in 1985, EMA's goal is to expand awareness of, and interest in, the music of the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical periods."
"Early Music America (EMA) is a not-for-profit service organization for the field of historical performance in North America. Founded in 1985, EMA's goal is to expand awareness of, and interest in, the music of the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical periods."
Fiddle Tunes of the Old Frontier
"A collection of 184 original sound recordings of traditional fiddle tunes performed by Henry Reed of Glen Lyn, Virginia, & recorded by folklorist Alan Jabbour. The tunes represent the music, history, & spirit of Virginia's Appalachian frontier."
"A collection of 184 original sound recordings of traditional fiddle tunes performed by Henry Reed of Glen Lyn, Virginia, & recorded by folklorist Alan Jabbour. The tunes represent the music, history, & spirit of Virginia's Appalachian frontier."
The Instrument Encyclopedia
Learn all about instruments from Musical Heritage Network.
Learn all about instruments from Musical Heritage Network.
Jazz
Explore cities & clubs where jazz developed; listen to excerpts of bebop, cool jazz, & other styles; discover what makes jazz "jazz" & the theory behind the art form that has been called the purest expression of American democracy. Biographies of nearly 100 musicians, a "virtual piano," & more than a dozen lessons & a study guide.
Explore cities & clubs where jazz developed; listen to excerpts of bebop, cool jazz, & other styles; discover what makes jazz "jazz" & the theory behind the art form that has been called the purest expression of American democracy. Biographies of nearly 100 musicians, a "virtual piano," & more than a dozen lessons & a study guide.
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Lots of resources here. I have linked to the Internet broadcast and its student review page.
Lots of resources here. I have linked to the Internet broadcast and its student review page.
MENC:The National Association for Music Education
MISSION: To advance music education as a profession and to ensure that every child in America has access to a balanced, sequential, high-quality education that includes music as a core subject of study. 85,000 members strong.
MISSION: To advance music education as a profession and to ensure that every child in America has access to a balanced, sequential, high-quality education that includes music as a core subject of study. 85,000 members strong.
PBS Online
Excellent resources and links for all levels of instruction.
Excellent resources and links for all levels of instruction.
Red Hot Jazz
Great jazz sites with a collection of essays about Jazz related topics.
Great jazz sites with a collection of essays about Jazz related topics.
Smithsonian Jazz
"Offering sound clips, information about jazz events, a directory of jazz societies (by state & country), links to other jazz websites, & four online 'classes' featuring Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, & Benny Carter."
"Offering sound clips, information about jazz events, a directory of jazz societies (by state & country), links to other jazz websites, & four online 'classes' featuring Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, & Benny Carter."
Stand Up & Sing: Music & Our Reform History
"A lesson in which students (Grades 7-12) analyze lyrics & images of popular sheet music as part of their studies of the political, social, & economic conditions existing during industrialization & reform in the U.S." From the Library of Congress.
"A lesson in which students (Grades 7-12) analyze lyrics & images of popular sheet music as part of their studies of the political, social, & economic conditions existing during industrialization & reform in the U.S." From the Library of Congress.
Teaching Points for Suzuki the Violin Teacher
Suzuki methodologists' treasure chest! A forum, help and more!
Suzuki methodologists' treasure chest! A forum, help and more!
WCPE
"WCPE believes that classical music is an integral part of the quality of life in our communities. Accordingly, WCPE's mission is to make Great Classical Music available to the public 24 hours a day."
"WCPE believes that classical music is an integral part of the quality of life in our communities. Accordingly, WCPE's mission is to make Great Classical Music available to the public 24 hours a day."