The San Francisco Voice is a good place to start. The San Fransisco Voice offers readers the latest news regarding classical and other types of music. They offer tips and advice about music education, music teachers, and lessons. They also refer readers to other websites which aid in encouraging music education and appreciation.
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September is Classical Music Appreciation Month
San Francisco Symphony Kids
is an interactive webpage which educates children about the instruments
of the orchestra. Kids click on an instrument family to learn all about
the instruments. The webpage also includes a music lab and updates on
concerts and events suitable for children.
Broadway Musical Home provides
information about Broadway musicals and theaters. The site keeps
readers updated on currently playing musicals. Students who access the
site can learn about the longest running musicals in Broadway history.
They can also learn about the most popular musicals and Tony Award
winners. Teachers can develop detailed lessons around such topics or
simply allow students to access and explore the site on their own.
CarnegieHall.Org
provides teachers and parents with games, listening guides, and more.
Teachers, parents, and students can click on the following topics for
resources: For K-12 Educators, Games and Listening Guides, Master
Classes, For Teaching Artists, Performances, and Artists Interviews.
Classical Chops offers video interviews with famous musicians and composers. Students
will enjoy an interactive page where they create their own classical
music masterpiece. The Soundtrack Swap feature allows students to hear
how music affects perception of video. By accessing the “Getting
Started” tab, students can learn more about how to get into the music
business. They can follow links to learn orchestration, learn how to
write a song, learn about music notation software. Other links include:
Music Career Ideas, Learn Key Signatures, Free Sheet Music, Free
Printable Staff Paper, Ear Training, Music Theory, Classical Music
Research and Appreciation, Find a Music Teacher, Performing Arts Schools
in Los Angeles, Performing Arts Schools in Orange County, Music
Scholarships, Making Music, Film Composing, Videos on Film Composing,
Books on Film Composing, Education Programs on Film Composing.
Students can also upload their own classic music video on Classic Chops.
Classics for Kids allows
kids to learn about Composers by topics such as “Composers by Musical
Period” and “Composers by Timeline.” Students will access a Composer Map
where they can click on a particular country and learn about the
composers who lived there. Kids can also enter a Composer Time Machine
and compose their own music. Students can listen to music, learn about
music careers, and even make their own radio show. This site is
attractively designed for kids and offers resources for adults such as
lesson plans; activity sheets; and tips and advice. Adults can access a
tab for “Parents” and a tab for “Teachers.”
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids allows
kids to click on a Composer’s name and listen to his or her music.
Composers are listed by the periods Renaissance, Baroque, Classical,
Romantic, and Modern. This site offers games such as Beethoven’s
Baseball and Music Match. Children can access kid friendly music theory
lesson and take advantage of great music practice tips. Kids learn by
building Xylophones, making woodwind and stringed instruments, making
chimes, and creating drums. Families will find a list of family friendly
concerts and children can join a Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids Club
where they will receive periodic emails which include music puzzles and
event information.
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