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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Arts Edge: Yo Yo Ma, Master Cellist

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site explores the cello and the artistry of Yo-Yo Ma. Be sure to visit the suggested web sites, especially Yo-Yo's site at Sony.
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Cello.org: Overcoming Stage Fright

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a question/answer format on how to over come stage fright.
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Music Education

Learn About Instruments: Strings

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn general information about various string instruments, including the viola and cello, and hear audio clips to hear what these instruments sound like when played.
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Curated OER

Casals Conducting

For Students 9th - 10th
A fascinating and inspiring biography from the Internet Cello Society of the famous Spanish cellist, Pablo Casals. Of particular interest is the outstanding courage he displayed during the Spanish Civil War.
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Other

Guild Music: Edvard Grieg

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a brief biography of Edvard Grieg, an international Scandanavian composer of the 19th century. Information is also given on his most famous work, "the Cello Sonata in A minor opus 36."
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University of Vermont: The String Pedagogy Notebook

For Students 9th - 10th
A great resource for teachers, students, and performers of string instruments. Very indepth "how-to" descriptions, care information, procedural movies, and more.
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The Orchestra

The Orchestra: A User's Manual String Ranges

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the ranges of all of the string instruments. The chart shows the written pitch and the sounding pitch. There are also comments about some of the instruments ranges.
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Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
This interactive site offers students resource for learning about composers, their works, the logistics of orchestra seating, the functions of different instruments, and the like.
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Other

Browser Archives

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive archive of links to versions of many different browsers. Current to 2005. This site is maintained by an international volunteer group primarily for professional web developers.
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Inkpot: Johann Sebastian Bach

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a tribute to the great composer. Includes some biographical history, pictures of the places he performed, and commentary on his works.
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Yo Yo Ma

For Students 9th - 10th
Cellist Yo-Yo Ma's official website includes a biography, news and tour information, photos and much more. Of special interest is the section on the Silk Road Project, through which Yo-Yo Ma is examining, and bringing to a wide audience,...
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Text Project

Text Project: Fyi for Kids: Vol. 3, Issue 12: Stringing Along [Pdf]

For Students 1st - 3rd
Read this magazine article to learn about string instruments such as the violin including how it is made, how it is played, and how it works.
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PBS

Classics for Kids: Musical Instruments

For Students 3rd - 8th
An A-to-Z directory of all the instruments and tools of the orchestra. Each entry includes a description, a picture, and a sound sample.
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Other

Making Music: Yo Yo Ma

For Students 9th - 10th
This biography of cellist Yo-Yo Ma includes information on his albums and links to related topics. At the bottom of the webpage, there is a list of facts about the famous musician.
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Pay the Piper

For Students 3rd - 8th
A resource for children who want to play a musical instrument, and their parents, this website includes answers to such questions as "Where do you get lessons?" and "How much will a new instrument cost?" Also included are informational...
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Johnson String Instrument: Common Repair Problems: String Repair

For Students 9th - 10th
A site devoted to the repair of string instruments. Clear commentary and good illustrations to educate you about most common repairs needed by string instruments.
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Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Listening Library

For Students 3rd - 5th
At this resource listen to a selection of audio clips that feature the works of a full range of composers and a full orchestra of instruments. Scroll down an alphabetical list to find the composer or instrument you want, then choose the...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Music for Kids: String Instruments

For Students 3rd - 8th
On this site, students can investigate about various musical string instruments like guitar, violin, and cello. Syles of music and how they work.
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Classical Net

Classical Net: Luigi Boccherini

For Students 9th - 10th
Nice overview biography and a huge list of his works with links to purchase.
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New York Times

New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: Musical Instruments

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An interactive and printable crossword puzzle developed by the New York Times Learning Network. The theme of this puzzle is Musical Instruments.
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Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Aram Khachaturian

For Students 3rd - 8th
Visit this resource to learn about the life and works of Aram Khachaturian (1903-1978 CE), a Russian composer.
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Other

Private Lessons

For Students 9th - 10th
Search the data base for a private teacher in your location for any instrument/voice. Teacher contact information, resume, etc. is included.
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Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College: Montgomery Fellows: Yo Yo Ma

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a very brief biographical article on Yo-Yo Ma, which lists names of artists with whom he has collaborated and names some of the awards that he has earned.
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Violin

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn general information about various string instruments, including the viola and cello, and hear audio clips to hear what these instruments sound like when played.

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