In this music worksheet, students learn about the sonata form of music composition. Students read about the 3 main sections of the sonata form: exposition, development and recapitulation followed by a coda. There are no questions on the...

This site offers three biographical accounts of the life of Renaissance composer Thomas Tallis. Links to other composers are provided.

From a major publisher of classical music, this website provides a brief biography and picture of literally hundreds of composers of classical music. The discographies at the bottom of each biography allow you to find CDs and often...

A short biography of Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.

This site is a tribute to the great composer. Includes some biographical history, pictures of the places he performed, and commentary on his works.

Here is a short biography of composer George Bizet. Learn more about his life and music in this brief profile.

Considered an impressionistic composer of the romantic period, Claude Debussy is discussed in this profile. Learn more about his life and music at this site.

Learn more about composer Johannes Brahms at this website. It provides a brief and personal overview of his life and music.

Find basic accurate information on more than 500 composers. Most of the content also contains links to other sites that can provide even more information.

A brief biography of American composer, George Gershwin.

A short biography of Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.

A short biography of Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.

A short biography of Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.

A short biography of Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.

A very interesting page outlining the life of composer Johann David Heinichen. This site includes his biography, a list of his compositions and links to some of his recorded music.

A short biography of Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827 CE) from classical music station WGUC. Follow links to hear samples of his music and learn more about this famous composer.

Visit this site to read about the life and works of great composers such as Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Schubert, Igor Stravinsky, George Gershwin, plus many more!

Visit this website for short biographies of some of the African American singers and composers who have contributed to the world of Classical music.

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...

This site contains an excellent biography on cellist and classical composer, Luigi Boccherini. Hyperlinks to additional information.

Classics For Kids provides a short biography of Classical composer Nicolo Paganini, born on October 27, 1782.

Classics For Kids provides a short biography of Classical composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, born on January 27, 1756. This site also includes an opportunity to listen to a song composed by Mozart.

Classics For Kids provides a short biography of Classical composer Franz Joseph Haydn, born on March 31, 1736.

Read more about Frederic Chopin at this website. It provides a nice brief profile of his life and music.