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Music204 CHILDREN'S SONGS . . .
http://www.antenna.nl/wwwcisv/songs/layout/allsongs.html
...from around the world, in different languages. Have fun singing these wonderful children's songs. Many you already know, but be sure to explore thosefrom different lands and cultures as well.MOJO'S MUSICAL MUSEUM:
http://www.kididdles.com/mouseum/index.html
Sing your hearts out with lyrics to hundreds of chil-
ren's songs listed at this site.THE CHILDREN'S MUSIC ARCHIVE:
http://judyanddavid.com/cma.html
Subtitled, "An Online Songbook", and it certainly delivers... Singing suggestions, coloring pages, and related activities are also included here.THE GREAT CANADIAN TUNEBOOK:
http://members.home.net/bntaylor/canmidi.htm
Here's a fun site for our Canadian subscribers--it promises a large collection of traditional Canadian tunes (Farewell to Nova Scotia, Valse Frontenac . . .)
along with the song lyrics. (Please note that these are old traditional tunes; not all lyrics will be suitable for younger children.)KIDZSING GARDEN OF SONGS:
http://members.home.com/veeceet/index.html
Nursery rhymes and holiday songs are featured at this site--perfect for preschool and early elementary grades.MAMA LISA'S WORLD:
http://www.mamalisa.com/world/
"Children's Songs and Rhymes of All Nations"... The only continent you won't find here is Antarctica. Unfortunately not all lyrics are accompanied by audio files, but don't let that stop you--bring in a guest (try your students' families) to help show your students how to sing these songs.SONGS 4 TEACHERS
http://www.songs4teachers.com
This web site features original, theme-related songs, poems, activities, book suggestions, MIDIs, web site recommendations, and more.PRINTABLE STAFF PAPER:
http://www.freestaffpaper.cjb.net/MusicLand Theme Park
http://www.itdc.sbcss.k12.ca.us/curriculum/musicland.htmlMusical Instrument Encyclopedia
http://www.si.umich.edu/CHICO/MHN/enclpdia.htmlAllegro
http://talentz.com/allegro.hts
This music education search site puts resources for music educators and students at your fingertips. You can search categories ranging from curriculum resources to musical games.
Music Education Directory
http://www.music-ed-directory.com
This site offers different categories of links for music teachers, divided into pedagogy, resources, professionalism, and community.
MENC: The National Association for Music Education
http://www.menc.org/
This national organization is committed to advancing music education as a profession and ensuring that every child in the United States has access to an education that includes music as a core subject of study. MENC's site offers a collection of online publications and teachers' guides under "Online Resources."
Music Education Launch Site
http://www.talentz.com/MusicEd/index.mv
The great thing about this site is that it offers something for everyone who stops by. It's organized to offer four different "launch pads"--starting points for exploring music sites on the Web. There are launch pads for people interested in learning more about music, for music educators, for music education Web publishers, and for people who just want to have fun with music.
Music Teachers National Association Homepage
http://www.mtna.org
This nonprofit organization supports music teaching and the art of music. On their Web site, you can read selected articles from their periodical American Music Teacher, get tips on how to find the right music teacher for your child, and search their directory of MTNA national certified music teachers.
Music Is . . . (and the Value of Music in Education)
http://elwood.pionet.net/~hub7/
This site contains information on teaching music, how music influences children, and the value of music education. It also features articles on how music education and therapy affects brain functions.
Music Notes: An Interactive Online musical Experience
http://library.advanced.org/15413
Did you know that the jazz movement began in the 1890s? Or that the 17th century Version of the violin family had instruments with 6 strings instead of 4? This site is full of music history, theory, styles, and some great games to test your musical IQ.
A Musical Way of Learning
http://www.wqbh.org/wqbh/learn/0997feature/
So you've heard it time and time again: "Music education increases brain power." Don't believe it? Check out this site from WGBH/Boston that offers some wowing statistics on the power of music education. Make sure to follow the link to tips and resources for helping music education
in your school.
Music Education online
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/2405
This site allows you to search for music teachers, includes music education advocacy information, and includes a categorized list of music links.
The Music Education Web Ring
http://www.webring.org/cgi-bin/webring?rinq=mels;list
A series of sites, all related to music education, linked together in a web ring. These pages feature a link that will take you to the next site in the ring or a random site in the ring. The benefit of this linkage is that you can Surf through the ring and never get "off topic" because the sites all relate to music education.Mojo's Musical Mouseum
http://www.kididdles.com/mouseum/index.htmlMusic for the Nation, American Sheet Music 1870-1885
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/smhtml/smhome.htmlMusic Learning Zone
http://www.hnh.com/NewDesign/flearning.files/blearning.htm
Look for an A-to-Z list of composer biographies, a glossary of musical terms, and music used in movies. Click on Introduction to Classical Music and then Musical Instruments for the history of strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and keyboard.Music Magic
http://hyperion.advanced.org/15060/
Welcome to the Music Magic Online Piano Tutor. Here are tips on how to play the piano, read basic notes, and learn basic rhythm. Use the online musical encyclopedia to learn about instruments and download sheet music.Museum of Musical Inventions
http://www.op97.k12.il.us/schools/longfellow/lrexford/base/
A virtual museum of musical creations, this site puts student-made instruments on the Web. Tour the exhibits of instruments and learn how sound is made. You can even send in images of your students' designs to be posted on the site.Introduction to Reading Music
http://datadragon.com/education/html/intro.shtml
Learn about Clefs, Time Signatures, Types of Notes and Rests, Basic Counting, and Symbols.
Art MuseumsSmithsonian American Art Museum
http://www.nmaa.si.edu/National Museum of American Art
http://www.nmaa.si.edu/The Thinker : Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
http://www.thinker.org/
ArtistsWomen Artists in History
http://www.wendy.com/women/artists.htmlClassical Composers' Archive
http://spight.physics.unlv.edu/picgalr2.html
This site offers biographical information on all major music makers from the 14th century to the present.The Grove Dictionary of Art: Artists
http://www.groveart.com/generated/sites/
Miscellaneousartcyclopedia
http://www.artcyclopedia.com/Masks.org
http://www.masks.org/
Photographs of masks from many cultures can be found here. Featured are masks from affiliated museums around the world, as well as masks found at mask festivals in Europe and Asia and masks made by contemporary artists.
Telling a Painting's Story: Smithsonian
http://educate.si.edu/resources/lessons/collect/telpai/telpai0a.htm
Art and writing team up in this excellent lesson plan. Students will practice detailed observation and critiquing skills in their examinnation of a painting. They will then respond to it by writing stories inspired by their piece of chosen art. Student handouts are included, and they are encouraged to submit their completed stories to the online Student Writing Forum for publication.