Library of Congress
Loc: Performing Arts Encyclopedia: Great Conversations in Music
Information about Great Conversations in Music, a series of films hosted by the late classical musician Eugene Istomin. Includes full series which can be viewed in parts with RealPlayer, biographies of the featured musicians, and website...
TES Global
Tes: The Role of Music in Performance
[Free Registration/Login Required] "The Role of Music in Performance" by Composer Lynne Plowman is a resource for the Royal Shakespeare Company Education's Dream Team 2016. It provides information about the uses of music in performances.
New York Times
New York Times: Hollywood Composer
Survey the career of John Williams, a prolific composer of movie music whose work includes the scores of many blockbuster films such as "War of the Worlds" and "Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith."
New York Times
New York Times: Mission: Music
Audio slideshow analysis of the musical score for the film "Mission: Impossible III," which uses the theme from the 1960s television series in different ways throughout.
PBS
Pbs: Jazz: A Film by Ken Burns
The companion website for a documentary film about jazz is home to a storehouse of resources and unique features about the historical, cultural, and artistic significance of jazz. With a timeline of key events in the history of jazz,...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Does a Composer for Media Do?
Learn about the typical projects and compensation a composer earns when working on films, games, and advertisements.
Other
Georges Auric Film Scores
A discussion of the film score of "La Belle et La Bete" (Beauty and the Beast) by composer, Georges Auric. Adriano, Moscow Symphony Orchestra, Axios Chorus
PBS
Pbs: Literature & Life: Choice of Weapons
It is hard to categorize Gordon Park, Sr., because he excelled in so many areas. He was well known for his writing, his photojournalism and in film. He also composed music. Listen here to an interview with Gordon Parks, Sr., and to...
Other
Philip Glass Official Website
This is the official website of 20th century composer, Philip Glass. The site includes news, biography, calendar, works, discography, and more.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Stephen Foster
A website that accompanies a film on Stephen Foster. Students can listen to the famous songs, view a timeline of his life, and find information about Foster's contemporaries.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: John Williams
If you have seen "Jaws," "ET-the Extraterrestrial," "Star Wars" trilogy and prequel, or "Indiana Jones," you have heard this composer's work. Read more about his life and work. Listen to his music using RealAudio or Windows Media Player.
Other
Class Act: Lena Horne
Discusses the career of actress and singer Lena Horne; the site provides a brief biography highlighting her life. Included are also links to some of the major films she was in.