Crash Course
Broadway Book Musicals: Crash Course Theater #50
This is it! We're going out with a singing, dancing look at the Broadway Book Musical. Oklahoma! On the Town! Annie Get Your Gun! Also, just Annie! Today you'll learn about the development of the Broadway Book Musical in the late 19th...
PBS
What orchestras can teach executives about conducting business
Corporate executives are getting a lesson in leadership and communication
from the conductor’s podium thanks to the Music Paradigm, a program that
trains business leaders in the fine art of teamwork. Paul Solman goes
behind the scenes...
TED Talks
Itay Talgam: Lead like the great conductors
An orchestra conductor faces the ultimate leadership challenge: creating perfect harmony without saying a word. In this charming talk, Itay Talgam demonstrates the unique styles of six great 20th-century conductors, illustrating crucial...
TED Talks
Charles Hazlewood: Trusting the ensemble
Conductor Charles Hazlewood talks about the role of trust in musical leadership -- then shows how it works, as he conducts the Scottish Ensemble onstage. He also shares clips from two musical projects: the opera "U-Carmen eKhayelitsha"...
TED Talks
TED: The debut of the British Paraorchestra | Charles Hazlewood + British Paraorchestra
There are millions of prodigiously gifted musicians of disability around the world, and Charles Hazlewood is determined to give them a platform. Watch the debut performance of the British Paraorchestra.
TED Talks
Derek Paravicini and Adam Ockelford: In the key of genius
Born three and a half months prematurely, Derek Paravicini is blind and has severe autism. But with perfect pitch, innate talent and a lot of practice, he became a concert pianist by the age of 10. Here, his longtime piano teacher, Adam...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What’s a squillo, and why do opera singers need it?
An orchestra fills an opera house with music, but a singer’s voice soars above the instruments. Its melody rings out across thousands of patrons— all without any assistance from a microphone. How is it possible that a single voice can be...
Crash Course
The Heart, part 2 - Heart Throbs: Crash Course A&P
Today we're talking the heart and heart throbs -- both literal and those of the televised variety. Hank explains how your heart's pacemaker cells use leaky membranes to generate their own action potentials, and how the resulting...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The battle of the Greek tragedies - Melanie Sirof
The world of modern theater owes its roots to the tragedians of Ancient Greece. As far back as the 5th Century BCE, actors and playwrights were entertaining the masses with intriguing stories. Melanie Sirof unveils the ancient theatrical...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What’s the point(e) of ballet?
A baby cursed at birth. A fierce battle of good and evil. A true love awoken with a kiss. Since premiering in 1890, “The Sleeping Beauty” has become one of the most frequently staged ballets in history. So what makes this piece so...
Curated Video
4 Argentine Tango Music Suggestions
Howcast - Learn what music to dance to when dancing the Argentine tango from tango instructors Diego Blanco and Ana Padron in this Howcast dance video.
Curated Video
How to Start a Glee Club
Howcast - Has the TV hit _Glee_ inspired you to put together a show choir at your school? Here's how to get started.
Curated Video
G20 Orchestra: Leading musicians create global sound
Leading musicians from around the world have come together to create a global sound in Indonesia.
Curated Video
Subway Star Rises To New Heights
Yut Chia is the band leader of Yut and The Hot Four, an up and coming string quartet and percussion group in New York City. As a child, Yut always had an interest in music, but never picked up a violin until the age of 12. With help from...
Curated Video
This Montreal composer is searching for 100 electric guitarists
Guitarist and composer Tim Brady held open auditions in Montreal, welcoming players of all levels and ages. Those selected will perform together at St. Joseph’s Oratory for the Montreal New Music Festival next spring.
Great Big Story
Wasei Eigo, when English meets Japanese creativity
Explore how Wasei Eigo transforms English into uniquely Japanese expressions.
Wonderscape
Getting Excited About Playing an Instrument!
Choosing the right instrument depends on what kind of music you want to play and whether you want to be in a band, an orchestra, or a solo artist. No matter what you pick, the most important thing is to be excited about learning and...
Music Matters
What is the Alto C Clef? - Music Theory
Here you will learn the two ways to write the Alto clef, which instruments use it and where Middle C belongs on the stave. This music theory lesson then explains a short-cut method for reading and writing notes in the Alto clef and...
Curated Video
Only In Malaysia 10 - Gamelan Orchestra
Gamelan Orchestra:An orchestra featuring gongs and xylophones, previously associated with the aristocracy, gains popularity and recognition.
Curated Video
Exploring the Universe of Music
In this video, the teacher explores the world of music, discussing different types of musical instruments and their sounds. The teacher highlights the importance of practice and dedication in learning to play an instrument. The video...
Curated Video
Only In Lithuania 14 - Phone Orchestra
Phone Orchestra:While not the first time mobile phones have been used in music, this may be the first mobile phone-only orchestra, showcasing the musical potential of technology.
Great Big Story
The art of conducting, from Beethoven to Gustavo Dudamel
Explore the fascinating role of the orchestra conductor, from ancient traditions to modern maestros like Gustavo Dudamel, who inspire orchestras to bring masterpieces to life.
Great Big Story
Susanna Gartmayer and the Unique Sounds of the Vegetable Orchestra
Meet Susanna Gartmayer of the Vegetable Orchestra, transforming everyday vegetables into musical instruments for 18 years.
Great Big Story
Wasei Eigo, when English meets Japanese creativity
Explore how Wasei Eigo transforms English into uniquely Japanese expressions.