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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: George Frideric Handel Biography

For Students 2nd - 8th
Brief biographical sketch of German-born British composer, George Frideric Handel.
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Claude Debussy Biography

For Students 2nd - 8th
Brief biographical sketch of Claude Debussy, a French composer of the Impressionistic Era.
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Antonio Vivaldi Biography

For Students 3rd - 8th
Short biographical sketch of Antonio Vivaldi, Italian composer, and priest.
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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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Other

The Celestial Music of Cesar Franck

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Cesar Franck.
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Biography of George Carlin

For Students 9th - 10th
Explores the life and career of award winning comedian, television and film actor, and New York Times best selling author, George Carlin, who passed away on June 22, 2008.
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Cengage Learning

Gale: Hispanic Heritage Biographies: Gloria Estefan

For Students 9th - 10th
Features the life of Latin pop singer, Gloria Estefan, her rise to fame and comeback from potential life threatening injuries.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Karen Hesse's Biography

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find out more about the Newbery awardwinning author Karen Hesse when you explore this resource. Provides a biographical description, a booklist and an interview transcript.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Harold Prince

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Harold Prince. He has produced and directed many familiar musical theater shows on Broadway, such as Fiddler on the Roof and West Side Story, and has won 21 Tony Awards for his work. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo...
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Johnny Cash

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of country music artist Johnny Cash. Having grown up during the Depression, he had a keen sensitivity to people who struggled in their lives, and the songs he wrote about them endeared him to his listeners. Includes a...
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Wynton Marsalis

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of jazz musician Wynton Marsalis. A musical prodigy, he began playing in orchestras while still in high school. He later won the Pulitzer Prize in Music. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Stephen Sondheim

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Stephen Sondheim, a Broadway composer and lyricist who won several Tony Awards as well as a Pulitzer Prize. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: John Philip Sousa

For Students 3rd - 8th
This three-part biography of John Philip Sousa, chronicles his life, music, and his famous creation of "The Stars and Stripes Forever." Provides historical photos and an audio version of this beloved marching song. (RealAudio or Wav...
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Other

Woody Guthrie Foundation and Archives

For Students 9th - 10th
The consummate resource for extensive information about folk singer Woody Guthrie. Includes a great biography with photos and quotes plus publications, special projects, and events.
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Other

The W. Edwards Deming Institute: The Man

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a wealth of material which takes a look at W. Edwards Deming, the man. Content includes a biography, two resumes, autobiographical pieces, his music, articles about the man, key excerpts from his teachings, and a...
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University of Michigan

University of Michigan: Chico's Salsa Virtual Tour

For Students 9th - 10th
This multimedia tour of Salsa dancing includes general background information, a chronology of salsa, sound and video clips, biographies on salsa artists, and resources for further reading and research. Also included is a "Salsa...
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Other

Philip Glass Official Website

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official website of 20th century composer, Philip Glass. The site includes news, biography, calendar, works, discography, and more.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: b.b. King

For Students 9th - 10th
Blues artist B.B. King biography provides an overivew of King's life and musical career. Site contains two videos of King performing.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Dame Kiri Te Kanawa

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Kiri Te Kanawa, a world-renowned soprano opera singer from New Zealand. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: James A. Michener

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of best-selling novelist James A. Michener. He won two Pulitzer Prizes for his book, and its follow-up musical, about his World War II experiences. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Jessye Norman

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Jessye Norman, a classical soprano opera singer. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Lauryn Hill

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Lauryn Hill, a critically acclaimed hip-hop artist. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Ray Kurzweil

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information on Ray Kurzweil offers details about his life, inventions and work as a pioneer in artificial intelligence.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Vince Gill

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Vince Gill, a country musician who has won numerous Grammy Awards. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.