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Government Sites
American Music Collections - (National Museum of American History) - This
site document this country's diverse popular music and performance traditions. The strength of these
collections is the music of the late nineteenth through the twentieth centuries including Big Band
jazz, Gospel and African American sacred music, and folk music.
Arts &
Culture - (Smithsonian) - Read interesting articles on art, music and performing arts
topics.
Disc
Jockey - (Bureau of Labor Statistics) - Disc jockeys, sometimes called "deejays," put
music on the radio. They also talk about the news, sports, and weather. They also make commercials,
talk with guests, and tell you what's going on in the community.
Duke's Music Class - Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (1899-1974) was a
multi-talented musician who would became famous as a composer, jazz bandleader, as a pianist.
Learn about his life and his music.
Encyclopedia Smithsonian - Encyclopedia Smithsonian features answers
to frequently asked questions about the Smithsonian and links to Smithsonian resources on subjects
from Art to Zoology.
Kids
and Families Page - (Library of Congress) - This website shares its collections, stories,
online collections and more for students and teachers.
Meet Amazing Americans - America's Story - Discover the
inventors, politicians, performers, activists and other everyday people who made this country what it is
today.
Music and Musical Instruments - (Smithsonian) -
Information on artists and musical instruments
Musician - Musicians and singers compose, sing, and play music. They
perform solo or as part of a group. They perform in sound studios and on stage. They also perform on
television and in movies. Some musicians go on concert tours, traveling all over the U.S. and the
world.
Musicians & Composers - America's Story - (Library of
Congress) - Their passion was music and they shared it with the world. Features Leonard Bernstein,
Duke Ellington, and John Philip Sousa.
Performing Arts, Music - (Library of
Congress) - Explore these collections of sheet music, books, dance manuals, and other historical
Sam DeVincent Collection of Illustrated American
Sheet Music - The Sam DeVincent Collection represented evidently the largest
American sheet music collection in private hands. It will be of enormous value for the understanding
of our musical past: the mainstream, tributaries, and streamlets of American music.
See, Hear and Sing - America's Story - Watch a movie, hear a
song, play a tune from America's past.
Smithsonian Latino Center's Kids Corner - This site highlights Latino
exhibitions and collections from across the Smithsonian; there are three major galleries: 1) a Kids
Gallery with an activity that shows the importance of portraiture in cultural and artistic expression; 2)
the Son Clave Lounge featuring Latino music from the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural
Heritage video collection; 3) Meso Time, a unique space allowing the user to take a virtual visit
through Mexico’s pre-Columbian past.
Taking the Mystery Out of Copyright - This site has an animated
music video following Cop E. Wright as she relates copyright law to some teen potential copyright
applicants, a time line of historical copyright milestones, frequently asked questions and a rundown of
the steps necessary to get a work copyrighted.
Teacher -
Teachers teach children to read, write, do math, and much more. They use games, videos,
computers, and other tools to teach children different subjects. Teachers show students skills. They
also explain information. Teachers plan their lessons before they teach.
Violins - (Smithsonian) - Do you play a viloin and are you interested in
their history and their makers? Check out this site.
Other Resources
Art and Music - Homework Helper - This site
lists a collection of Art and Music sites to help you with your school work.
HomeworkNYC.org - This is a great resource for kids on many
different subjects - from languages to science. Find out what happened today in history, and there's
even a link for study notes.
I Hear
America Singing - Have you ever thought about how American songs developed? This
PBS site has a timeline covering the history of the American Concert Song as well as information on
the writers, composers, artists, and movements that left their mark.
Instrument Encyclopedia! - The purpose of this site is to allow you to
explore the diversity and creativity of musical traditions as you browse our gallery or search for a
favorite instrument.
KidSpace - Internet Public Library - A place where you can find all sorts of
information on the history, government, presidents, people, and states of the United States.
Mars Millennium Project - Take a journey of inspiration and discovery as you
explore Mars through answers to questions asked of artists, scientists, engineers, and astronauts.
Music Database - PBS American
Masters - Learn about some of the most influential and significant American musicians
like Ray Charles, Bob Dylan, Louis Armstrong, and many more.
My
Pop Studio - Music is present everywhere we turn. It's a TV theme song, a jingle in a
commercial, or a download for your MP3. Try your hand at our Music Studio and see where the music
takes you!
Nashville Symphony Orchestra - This site has three sections: The Symphony
Spotlight section includes video clips of Nashville Symphony musicians talking about their
instruments and what they enjoy most about playing them. Our Instruments, features 3D replications
of all instruments that make up the symphony orchestra. Visit the Symphony, teaches children about
appropriate concert etiquette and what they will see during their visit to Schermerhorn Symphony
Center.
New York Times - Fine Arts - Explore current issues in
depth or search fine arts by subject.
PBS Jazz - Learn
more about the history of Jazz. Check out some famous Jazz musicians. Become a member of the
online Jazz band.
San
Francisco Symphony Kids' Site - This website, in conjunction with live performances,
provides a great way for people of all ages to hear, learn, and have fun with music.
The Fun Works - For Careers You Never Knew Existed - You may not
know now exactly what you want to do as an adult, but this site will help you start. Discover who you
are, what you like to do, and what you do best.
The Music of Sound - Neanderthal Jam - You could learn a lot from
old musical instruments. We're not talking about a pawnshop full of rusted saxophones and busted
guitars, but about partly fossilized bones with holes that look suspiciously like wind instruments.
The Symphony: An Interactive Guide - Composers -
Find the information you're looking for quickly and easily with our alphabetical list of composers.
The Symphony: An Interactive Guide - Form - Learn about
the musical structures that bind together a great symphony with our easy-to-understand guides.
The Symphony: An Interactive Guide - Orchestra -
Discover the wonders of the modern symphony orchestra music with our comprehensive guide to the
instruments and layout of the orchestra.
The Symphony: An Interactive Guide - Timeline - The
Timeline is designed to allow users to view the important events in the development of the symphony
in their proper historical context.
Young
Composers - This site allows young composers to share their music and to talk to other
young musicians.
Page Revised - 3/30/2009
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