Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History: Music in the Renaissance
Learn how the political, religious and economic changes in Europe during the Renaissance affected the music of the period. A slide show introduces viewers to a variety of instruments which were developed in conjunction with the new music.
British Library
British Library: 20th Century: Art, Music and Popular Culture
Discover the music, art, and popular culture that shook the world in the 20th century.
Library of Congress
Loc: Performing Arts Encyclopedia: Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Did you know that the song "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" is over one hundred years old? Find out why this song has enjoyed lasting popularity. Includes an image of the artwork for the sheet music of this song.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Music and Creativity in Ancient Greece
You think you love music? You have nothing on the Ancient Greek obsession. Every aspect of Greek life was punctuated by song: history, poetry, theater, sports and even astronomy. In fact, music was so important to Greek philosopher Plato...
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Americans for the Arts
Find a collection of resources, from a leading arts advocacy organization, that supports an integrated approach to arts education in the school, in the community, and at home.
Smithsonian Institution
Freer | Sackler Galleries: Luxury Arts of the Silk Route Empires
Two thousand years before today's "global economy," an exchange network linked the continent of Asia via the Silk Route. Between the first and eighth centuries of the common era, the empires and states of Asia often came into conflict as...
National Institutes of Health
National Library of Medicine: Islamic Culture and the Medical Arts: Al Razi
Short biography of al-Razi, an Islamic "physician learned in philosophy as well as music and alchemy." Includes images of excerpts from his written works.
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Folk Arts Council of Winnipeg: Welcome to Folklorama Winnipeg
Welcome to the annual summer worldwide celebration of cultures in Winnipeg, Manitoba!Pavillions, ambassadors, music, dancers, food,and much much more! Though this is a commerical site, the information shared makes one aware of how a city...
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Children's Music Workshop: Twelve Benefits of Music Education
The benefits of music education are revealed in many studies. This article briefly lists 12 benefits of the value of music education, some of which relate to 21st century skills. In addition, users have access to a list of other music...
English Club
English Club: Vocabulary: Cloze Games: Arts 3
Choose from a word bank to complete ten sentences about musical terms. Hints are available if needed, and a percentage score is displayed once answers are submitted.
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Boston Globe: Arts Skills Are Life Skills
According to this article "the ability to think outside the box" is exactly what businesses are looking for from prospective employees. This article explains how the arts foster creativity in students thus preparing them for the workforce.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Sti Lesson 27: The Faust Theme
The Faust theme, that of risking eternal damnation by selling one's soul to the devil in exchange for magical powers, can be found in virtually every genre of music as well as in literature and the visual arts. Examples utilizing this...
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Al Jadid Magazine: The Legacy of the Late Sheikh Imam
In this obituary-type article, Sheikh Imam's life and musical work are recounted. He is recognized as the "Creator of Modern Arabic Political Song," and the article credits his music with helping the political movements in the Arab world...
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: America in Class: America in the 1920s: Divisions: Black & White
The National Humanities Center presents collections of primary resources compatible with the Common Core State Standards - historical documents, literary texts, and works of art - thematically organized with notes and discussion...
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Bienes Center for the Literary Arts: A Brief Overview of the Wpa
Read descriptions of the various programs for unemployed artists that were part of the Works Progress Administration.
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Curriculum Rationale
Why are the arts important in education? This article explains why arts education is important to helping develop 21st century skills in todays students.
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Multimedia Hero Analysis
In this 9-12 lesson plan, students will analyze the positive character traits of heroes as depicted in music, art, and literature. They will gain an understanding of how cultures and societies have produced folk, military, religious,...
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Gamelan Sekar Jaya
At the online home of performing arts ensemble Gamelan Sekar Jaya, find sound clips to supplement any study of gamelan music. Also find brief summaries of different styles of Balinese music played on various types of gamelan.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Cross Country Rhythms (A Lesson on American Identity)
Students explore the relationship and discuss the connection between music, history, and culture by finding songs that personify American places and historical events.
CPALMS
Cpalms: Browse and Search Resources
This site shares a collection of expert and peer-vetted teacher resources that are searchable for teachers and students. Searching can be achieved via a subject, grade, audience, and/or type. Curricula standards for the following subjets...
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North Dakota Department Fo Public Instruction: Content Standards
The state displays its learning standards for the areas of dance, drama, music, visual, English/language arts, health, math,physical education, sciences, and social studies.
PBS
Pbs Kids
This resource provides activities in art, literature, social studies, science, music and more. PBS kids primarily focuses on early elementary children, K-2.
University of North Carolina
University of North Carolina: What Can I Do With a Major In
Are you looking to explore possible career paths based on a college major? Explore possible career titles, major skills and characteristics, and websites related to your choice of college major.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Simon and Garfunkel
Offers complete biographical details on popular Sixties folk-rock duo, Simon and Garfunkel, 1990 inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events and essential songs list.
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