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Loc: America's Story: Duke Ellington WebsiteLoc: America's Story: Duke Ellington Website
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Loc: America's Story: Duke Ellington

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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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Children's Literature Across the Curriculum Ideas-Duke Ellington

Curated OER
Students read Duke Ellington by Andrea Davis Pinkney. They complete a variety of cross-curricular activities surrounding the life of the 20th century composer. Included are reading, art, math, science, writing, social studies, and...
2nd - 6th Visual & Performing Arts
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Learning Adjectives through the Duke

San Francisco Symphony
Duke Ellington, jazz, and jive kick-off a fun and creative lesson on responding emotionally to music. The class will learn about jive talk used in the 1920s and the life and music of Duke Ellington. They'll listen to a selection of his...
3rd - 5th Visual & Performing Arts
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Loc: America's Story: Duke Ellington

Library of Congress
Duke Ellington (1899-1974 CE), a jazz legend, was a very interesting person. Here you will get brief biographical information along with a few additional articles on Ellington.
3rd - 8th Visual & Performing Arts
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Loc: America's Story: Leonard Bernstein

Library of Congress
This site explores the life of Leonard Bernstein. It provides an overview of his life and accomplishments, followed by articles addressing his overnight success, creation of "West Side Story," and radio concerts for children.
3rd - 8th Visual & Performing Arts
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Loc: America's Story: John Philip Sousa

Library of Congress
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...
3rd - 8th Visual & Performing Arts
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Loc: America's Story: Square Dancing

Library of Congress
Square dancing has been part of American culture since the colonial settlers blended their varied traditions together. Contains historic photos, and an audio track of "Gents Go Center." Requires RealPlayer.
3rd - 8th Visual & Performing Arts
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Loc: America's Story: Robert "Bob" Fosse Was Born

Library of Congress
This site is provided for by America's Library. Most of the dance that is seen today in music videos and dance clubs came from a man who lived more that 80 years ago. Learn more about this dance legend at this site from the Library of...
3rd - 8th Visual & Performing Arts
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Loc: America's Story: Harry Houdini

Library of Congress
These fascinating articles provide a brief biography of the famous magician, Harry Houdini. Also contains historic photographs and a timeline of events taking place during his lifetime.
3rd - 8th Visual & Performing Arts
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Loc: America's Story: See, Hear and Sing

Library of Congress
Lots of history of American music with fun links and audio clips, most from the 20th century. A neat site to learn more about America's past.
3rd - 5th Visual & Performing Arts
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Loc: America's Story: Composer Aaron Copland

Library of Congress
Composer Aaron Copland came from humble beginnings. He wrote music that captured the American spirit. This site provides a biography of Copland.
3rd - 8th Visual & Performing Arts
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