Music
Music Theory Helper
Online activites to learn about music theory. Takes students through lessons on scales, chords, etc. and has some animated notes or audio clips when necassary to make a point clearer. Also includes "trainers" where students can quiz themselves on note ...
Kennedy Center ARTSEDGE
ARTSEDGE is the Kennedy Center's interactive education program for K-12 teachers and students. The website offers free, standards-based teaching materials (dance, music, theatre, visual arts) for use in the classroom, media-rich interactive experiences, p ...
BrainPop: Animated Educational Movies
Developed to support state and national teaching standards, BrainPOP is a subscription based service that has animated educational movies for grades 3-12. BrainPOP offers curriculum-based content in the areas of Arts & Music, English, Health, Math, S ...
Audacity - sound editing software
Audacity is free, open source software for recording and editing sounds. Teachers can use the software in their classrooms for creating podcasts or adding audio to multimedia presentations. Users can record live audio; convert tapes and records into d ...
New York Philharmonic Kidzone
The New York Philharmonic Kidzone is a excellent site to introduce young students to the symphony orchestra. Sections include a game room, a musicians' lounge where students can meet musicians, a composition workshop where students can create their own ...
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Sound Junction
Sound Junction is a great site for students and teachers to listen to, explore, and create music. The site contains music teaching resources, lesson plans and other materials for exams in music. Highlights include: - create and compose music online ...
SFS Kids
There are all kinds great online activities for students at this site created by the San Franciso Symphony Orchastra. For example, “The Music Lab,” teaches students about tempo, rhythm, pitch and other aspects of music through an really cool interactive ...
From the Top at Carnegie Hall
Based on the popular NPR program and hosted by acclaimed pianist Christopher O'Riley, the television series takes viewers behind the scenes with today's rising young musicians, and captures the excitement of their Carnegie Hall debuts. Intimate backstage ...
George and Ira Gershwin
The official George and Ira Gershwin Web site. Divided into several sections - History gives an overview of the brothers lives as well as a timeline of their achievements. Anthology outlines selected films and shows. The highlight of the site is the ...
Creating Music
Creatingmusic.com is a free online creative music environment where students can compose music, play with musical performance, music games and music puzzles. Activities include: Sketch Pad and Rhythm Band Here one can ‘draw’ at the level of finger ...
The Science of Music
The Science of Music: The Exploratorium brings music to your students ears with online exhibits, films, and questions that explore the science of music. Students (and teachers) can try mixing, stepping, composing, and drumming and learn about resonance, p ...