Curated OER
The Sound of Revolution
Young scholars consider the impact of technological advancements. In this digital music lesson, students visit selected websites to discover information about CDs, MP3 players and file-sharing in order to determine how the...
Curated OER
Say It Loud!: A Celebration Of Black Music In America - Lesson 1
Students identify many careers within the music industry such as producer, A&R representative and recording studio engineer. They connect achievements of noted artists with their roles in the music industry.
Curated OER
I Heard It on the Radio
Students develop a portfolio of information of contemporary musicians or individuals from the music industry.
BBC
Bbc Radio2: Sold on Song
If you love classic pop and rock songs and performers, you'll want to visit this site. Includes background information and audio, a glossary, a guide to songwriting styles, songwriting tips, music quizzes, interviews, and so much more....
University of Houston
University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: Ray Dolby
Read the story behind on of the most famous name in music today, Ray Dolby, as told by Forbes writer Jeffrey Young.
Other
Billboard
Get the latest music news, reviews, and charts at Billboard.com. Also, listen to the latest hits on Billboard's radio station, available on their website.
Princeton Review
The Princeton Review: Career Music Executive
An overview of the career of a music executive, including how to get into the career, related careers, the projected quality of life, and a detailed career profile. Well organized information, very readable, and easy to navigate.
Princeton Review
The Princeton Review: Career Musician
Overview of the life of a musician, the training neccessary to succeed, related careers, a career profile, organizations for membership, and the quality of life that can be expected.
Other
The American Bandmasters Association
This is the website for the American Bandmasters Association which "is a select group of some 260 members and 60 associate members who have been recognized as outstanding concert band teachers/conductors [and] composers." Here, there are...
Other
College Band Directors National Association
Use this site to learn about the careers of college band directors by checking out this website.
Other
Music Teacher's Resource Site: Careers in Music Worksheet [Pdf]
A worksheet on careers in music. Requires students to visit some websites to complete the worksheet.