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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Bob Marley

For Students 9th - 10th
Read impressive biographical information on reggae musician, Bob Marley, a 1994 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events, recommended reading list, and essential songs.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: International Civil Rights Walk of Fame: Stevie Wonder

For Students 9th - 10th
An enlightening biography on the life and contributions of humanitarian/musician Stevie Wonder.
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Scholastic

Scholastic News: The Flute Player of Cambodia

For Students 9th - 10th
With this resource, learners can read the story of Arn Chorn-Pond, a Cambodian musician who survived the Khmer Rouge and immigrated to the U.S.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Duke Ellington

For Students 3rd - 5th
Explore the fascinating life of a founding father of jazz music. Duke Ellington (1899-1974 CE) was a gifted musician and composer from an early age. This website provides you with a detailed account of his life and his accomplishments.
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Other

North American Saxophone Alliance

For Students 9th - 10th
Although membership is required in order to participate in the North American Saxophone Alliance Discussion Group, non-members can view this website for archived discussions and upcoming events. Also included are links to information on...
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Classical Net

Classical Net: Scott Joplin

For Students 9th - 10th
This well-written biography of Scott Joplin not only provides his progress as a musician but also the personal events in his life which influenced his music. Includes links to a complete list of Joplin's works, a MIDI archive, and site...
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Classical Net

Classical Net: Basic Repertoire: Johann Christian Bach (1735 1782)

For Students 9th - 10th
This profile of the 11th son of J. S. Bach surveys his life as a successful court musician and composer in Italy and England.
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Other

Article: Learning Tunes Efficiently: Part One: Song Form

For Students 9th - 10th
This article deals with skills needed by musicians, that is, being able to learn tunes efficiently by using the form of the song.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: The Voice

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson that teaches students the anatomy and physiology of the human voice. Students learn how different sounds are made and analyze their voices as well as the voices of several musicians.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Poetry and Music Fun With Chris Daughtry

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This language arts lesson grabs students' attention by incorporating a popular musician. The lyrics to "Over You" include vivid language that makes identifying figures of speech intriguing. The students will identify similes, metaphors,...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: Live Exploration

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a special trip to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra with GPB Education! This interactive virtual exploration offers students a behind-the-scenes experience as they learn about the science of sound and the preparation it takes to put on...
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A&E Television

History.com: After 9/11: 5 Cultural Moments That Helped Americans Move Forward

For Students 9th - 10th
From David Letterman's emotional monologue to George W. Bush's World Series first pitch, these collective experiences helped the nation process its shock and grief.While the United States was still reeling after the September 11...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Math + Arts: Chinese Music & Dance: More or Less

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
Students learn about Chinese culture and the concept of greater than and less than. After watching a student performance of a Chinese song and dance students are taught the difference between locomotor and non-locomotor motions. Students...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Poetry in America: Collection

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Poetry in America gathers distinguished interpreters from all walks of life to explore and debate 12 unforgettable American poems. Athletes, poets, politicians, musicians, architects, scientists, actors, entrepreneurs, and citizens of...
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PBS

Pbs: Math With Jake: Frequencies & Pitch

For Students 6th - 8th
In this video, musician Jake Shimabukuro uses the pitch of musical notes and vibrations in hertz to illustrate the concept of ratios. This clip is from Center for Asian American Media. In the accompanying classroom activity, students...
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A&E Television

History.com: How Al Capone Spent His Time in Alcatraz

For Students 9th - 10th
Public Enemy #1 was transferred to the now-infamous island prison a few weeks after it opened. To Americans of the 1920s and '30s, he was the notorious gangster Scarface Al, Public Enemy No. 1. But when he arrived at Alcatraz in late...

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