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Yale University

Yale Collection of Musical Instruments: "Nana" by Manuel De Falla

For Students 9th - 10th
Listen to a selection of music by Spanish composer Manuel de Falla given by a flute, harp duo for the Yale University performance series.
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PBS

Pbs: Crucible of Empire, the Spanish American War

For Students 9th - 10th
Although this is the companion site to the film, it still provides much information on the Spanish American war and era through an interactive timeline. You can also view and listen to songs that were popular during that time.
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Other

World Music Central: Paco De Lucia

For Students 9th - 10th
An in depth biography on Paco de Lucia, Spanish Flamenco guitarist. Also provides discography and a transcribed interview with the musician.
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Catherine Schmidt Jones: Mexican Music: A Christmas Tradition

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Learn about the Mexican Christmas tradition La Posada in this activity. Provided is the music and lyrics to a traditional posada song. The lyrics are available in both Spanish and English.
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Library of Congress

Loc: California Folk Music From 1930s

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress provides a collection of 35 hours of folk music recorded during the Depression. The project is unique in that it recorded Slavic, Middle Eastern, European, Spanish and English speaking peoples who lived in...
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Colby College

Spanish Language & Culture: Ojala Que Llueva Cafe

For Students 9th - 10th
An exploration of the Dominican Republic based on the popular song "Ojala que Llueve" by Dominican artist Juan Luis Guerra. With an image gallery and Spanish grammar exercises along with music, this is a great place to learn about the...
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: Band Music, and Camp Life

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of the effects of the Army Band on camp life during the Spanish-American War appeared in the Cleveland Press on June 3, 1898.
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Other

El Rincon Musical Peruano (Music of Peru)

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent Peruvian music resource. You'll listen to different melodies from Peru, presented with their lyrics and scores. The information is in English, French and Spanish. Includes ballads, carols, classics, cumbias, huaylas, huaynos,...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Hispano Music & Culture of the Northern Rio Grande

For Students 9th - 10th
Collection of online resources on the Hispanic arts and culture of the Southwestern United States. Exhibits include essays, audio files, and links to related sites.
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PBS

Crucible of Empire: Spanish American War Resources for Teachers

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Find a collection of resources assembled by the producers of a PBS documentary about the Spanish-American War that supports classroom instruction on various aspects of the war. Includes interviews with historians; a transcript of the...
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Ministerio de Educación (Spain)

Ministerio De Educacion: Musica Educa (Spanish)

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site is about music in general to be viewed by children as something natural and easily accessible. It contains various interactive activities with sound files and also an application to color.
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Other

My World Your World: Mi Mundo Tu Mundo

For Students 9th - 10th
Use these links to visit tourist destinations in Spanish-speaking countries, an illustrated encyclopedia, historic topics, magazines, geography, sports, music stations and other features.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Spanish 1 Numbers

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart teaches Spanish numbers from 1-10 with music, games and lots of interactivity and ends with a five-question Activote session.
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Other

Smithsonian Institution: Musica Del Pueblo

For Students 9th - 10th
Musica del Pueblo is a full-featured resource that explores the traditions of Latino music. Using a colorful mural titled "Song of Unity" as a navigation tool, visitors can watch videos of performances, listen to different varieties of...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Diversity in Latino Culture

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore the rich diversity within Latino culture using WGBY's bilingual program Presencia. The lesson explores the variety within Latino food, music, and art and the individuals who celebrate their culture. Students learn...
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Educaplus (Jesús Peñas Cano)

Educaplus: Memoria Musical [In Spanish]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Check and see if you have good ears for musical notes.
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Educaplus (Jesús Peñas Cano)

Educaplus: Memoria Musical (Con Bemoles) [In Spanish]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Listen to the musical notes and see if you can play it on the keyboard.
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INTERNET Red 2000

All About Spain: What Is Flamenco?

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief history of Flamenco music broken down and easy to read. This site is available in other languages by going to the home page and selecting your language choice of Spanish or German.
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Other

Biblioteca Nacional De Chile: Chile Para Ninos

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Culture-related Spanish content for kids: stories, photos of Chilean cultural sites and objects, games, and songs that communicate Chilean traditions.
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Other

Composers: Isaac Albeniz

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of the Spanish composer and pianist, Isaac Albeniz. In French.
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Educaplus (Jesús Peñas Cano)

Educaplus: Notas Musicales [In Spanish]

For Students 3rd - 8th
See if you can recognize the musical notes with this interactive activity.
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Educaplus (Jesús Peñas Cano)

Educaplus: Ritmos (Medio) [In Spanish]

For Students 9th - 10th
In this activity you must identify the rhythm you hear and relate it to their representation in musical notation. This is a intermediate level.
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Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Story Place: La Banda Super Estrella (Super Star Band)

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This is a fun interactive music game in Spanish where players choose the instruments to play in a band and then get to hear them play together.
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Other

Analysis of Bach's G Minor Fugue (Bwv 861)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is an analysis of Bach's G minor fugue. Also available in Spanish.

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