Music Resource Page

Composition sites

http://www.nyphilkids.org/composition/main.phtml?

-Students can create their own compositions or manipulate famous composed pieces.

Instruments of the Orchestra Sites

http://www.sfskids.org/templates/instorchframe.asp?pageid=3

-Great sites for incorporating into an instrument families lesson. Students can look at the instruments from all angles as well as listen to each instrument.

http://www.playmusic.org/stage.html

-This is a great resource for teaching instruments.

http://www.artsalive.ca/en/mus/index.html

-site with interactive instruments and composers!

http://www.si.umich.edu/chico/instrument/

-Interesting site with different instruments. Descriptions and pictures, but no sounds

http://datadragon.com/education/instruments/

-interactive site

Sites About Composers

www.nyphilkids.org/main.phtml

-Information about composers, creative composition, tons of information on composers.

-Music History linked with World History from each musical period.

-Make your own instrument!

http://www.artsalive.ca/en/mus/index.html

-site with interactive instruments and composers!

http://www.pbs.org/jazz/kids/

-Good resource for teachers about jazz composers/musicians. Also, students get an interactive lesson on improvisation!

A Cool Site About the Science Behind Sound and Music

http://www.sci.mus.mn.us/sound/

All Around Great sites for kids:

http://www.dsokids.com/2001/rooms/DSO_Intro.html

-Games, composers music, instrument sounds, GREAT SITE

http://www.classicsforkids.com/index.asp

-different games and activities such as practicing note names, composer games and rhythm games

http://nancymusic.com/PRINThomemade.htm

-make your own instruments