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Science Museum of Minnesota: Wild Music: Sound Activities: Making Vocal Chords
Directions for making a simple model of vocal chords. All you need is a plastic cup, a rubber band, and a straw.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: The Drifters
Considered one of the greatest vocal groups of the 1950s and 1960s, The Drifters were inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1988 and have three songs on the list of the top 500 most influential songs.
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Arts Edge: Composing With Solfege
Through solfege, students will create their own musical compositions as Maria did in the musical The Sound of Music.
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Facing Vocal Competitions
Article by Emily Brunson about facing solo competitions after less successful attempts at competing.
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The Contemporary a Cappella Society: A Cappella Almanac
This website includes general information on a cappella music, as well has tips on how to get started in a cappella singing and how to arrange, perform, and record a cappella music. Read about world-wide a cappella events and check out...
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Sweet Adelines International
The official website for the organization of women who sing "barbershop" music. Site contains a good component devoted to the development of young girls.
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Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann: Audio
Small audio archive from an organization dedicated t the preservation and promotion of Irish traditional music. Listen to tracks of reel, jigs, and ballads, both instrumental and vocal.
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Choral Resources: Choral Rehearsal Techniques
A vast amount of advice and help is found at this site concerning choral rehearsal techniques. From general advice to specialized strategies you are likely to find something useful.
Poetry Foundation
Poetry Foundation: William Byrd (1543 1623)
A detailed and lengthy biographical summary of the life of Elizabethan composer William Byrd, who used poetry for the basis of many of his songs.
University of Michigan
Beyond Row, Row, Row Your Boat
Many famous and not so famous rounds can be found at this website. Midi files allow you to listen and learn. Wonderful!
BBC
Bbc Radio 3: World on Your Street
World on Your Street, although not actively maintained since 2005, is one answer to uncovering different sounds in world music. Find interviews with musicians who brought their music to the UK from many different parts of the globe....
Kids' Wings
The Little Red Music Room
This site has curriculum based songs set to folk melodies. At this site teach language arts, science and math through songs.
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Primarily a Cappella: Homepage
A general website from Primarily A Cappella focusing on the world of a cappella singing. Find a recording. Look for an arrangement. Discover instructional materials such as books and videos. Find out what is happening in this fast...
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Breathing Exercises
Everything you could want to know about breathing is here. Excellent visuals of anatomy. Links to articles and related resource materials. Discussion forum.
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Wayne State College: Baroque Early [Based on Grout/palisca, 5th Ed., Ch 9]
These appear to be notes taken from a college lecture and contain considerable information on the Baroque period of music.
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Thirteenth Century Polyphony
Detailed article about polyphonic music and its components in the 13th century.
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J.s. Bach Home Page
Comprehensive site listing all of Bach's music viewable by BWV number, by category, by instrument, by key, by title, or by year. Includes brief reviews of many recordings. Excellent biography with portraits. Very complete information...
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: The Isley Brothers
Originally from Cincinnati, The Isley Brothers had their breakthrough hit in 1962 with "Shout". Over the years, the group consisted of various family members and in 1969 won a Grammy for "It's Your Thing". They remain one of the most...
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: The Bee Gees
Chronicles the career of one of most popular rock and roll vocal groups in history, The Bee Gees, 1997 inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events, recommended reading list, and essential songs.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: The Beach Boys
One of the greatest vocal bands of the 1960s, the Beach Boys are best known for their harmonies and unique California sound. They were inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1988.
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Baroque Cantata
If information is needed about Baroque cantatas, this site can probably provide it. Ccmposer biographies and audio samples of their cantatas are included in the site. There is also great information about the Baroque era in general.
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The Art of Singing Art Song
Recording and recital databases, books, and web links are some of this web site's resources. Schubert enthusiasts will want to explore the terrific analysis of two of his song cycles.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Ipa Is Cool![ai Pi E ?Z Kul]
A lesson that introduces students to the International Phonetic Alphabet. Students learn the symbols for vowels used in Italian and apply them to an Italian song. The lesson culminates with students creating a podcast.
Naxos Digital Services
Naxos Digital Services: Antonio Soler
Naxos.com offers a biography on Antonio Soler as well as information on his keyboard and vocal music. The site also provides links to recommended recordings.
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