updated 1 may 06
Music Links

Teacher Resources Artsedge Linking the Arts and Education through Technology. Classical Composers Information Archive  Pictures and biographies of classical composers. ClassicalNet   2200 links to classical music web sites.  Extensive repertoire lists.. Ethnomusicology Online  Links to sites, institutions and publications for ethnomusicology. The Instrumental Resource Page  This site focuses on all aspects of school band students. K-12 Resources for Music Educators  Valuable resources for music educators and students. Midi Manufacturers Association  Thousands of Midi files, classical and popular. Music History - This Day in Music History  Find out birthdays of various classical composer. Music Publishers' Association Legal copyright information, and a list of all music publishers with phone numbers. Music Resources from Artlynx - Links for general music, opera, and professional organizations. Sigsound - Links to colleges who offer Sound and Computer Music programs. Violinmaster.com - For violin professionals, teachers, parents, and students at all levels. Professional Organizations     back to top The American Orff Schulwerk Association American Choral Directors Association American Music Therapy Association The Internet Cello Society International Clarinet Society International Double Reed Society International Saxophone Home Page International Society of Bassists International Trombone Association Maryland Music Educators Association (MMEA) Music Educators National Conference (MENC) National Association of Teachers of Singing  National Flute Association Percussive Arts Society Viola Society Student Resources     back to top Children's Music Web - Nonprofit organization dedicated to music for kids. Music - Just For Kids - Has various links to Internet sites for elementary music students. Violinmaster.com - For violin professionals, teachers, parents, and students at all levels. Yahooligans - Kids Music Links Performing Groups     back to top Baltimore Choral Arts Society  Schedules and information. Baltimore Opera Schedules and information. Bands of the United States Armed Forces United States Marine Band  "The President's Own" United States Navy Band United States Army Band  "Pershing's Own" United States Air Force Band  "America's Band" United States Coast Guard Band United States Naval Academy Band United States Army Field Band United Stated Military Academy Band   - West Point, NY  Links to College Marching Bands   Links to several college marching band locations. Maryland Symphony Schedules and information. Washington Opera  Schedules and information. Commercial Sites     back to top Baltimore Brass Coda Music  Commercial music software company creators of "Finale" notation program. Dale Music  Maryland retailer of musical instruments, music, studio lessons, and music accessories. Giardinelli  Easy ordering of brass, woodwind, percussion, and string instruments and accessories. GVox  Interactive music, education, and entertainment company, produces hardware and software. Hal Leonard Publications  Sheet music, music books, software, and videos. Handbell World  Jeffers Handbell Supply's site includes music, equipment, gifts, handbell parts, and more. Harmonic Vision  Commercial music software company. Hersey Digital Recording, LLC  Maryland's on-location recording, CD duplication, and enhanced CD production. J.W. Pepper and Sons   On-line ordering and catalog. Korg  Electronic instruments and digital recorders. Malmark, Inc.  Manufacturer of handbells and handbell accessories. Music & Arts Center  Maryland retailer of musical instruments, music, studio lessons, and music accessories. Roland  Music manufacturer of electronic instruments, digital recording, and pro audio. Schulmerich Carillons, Inc  Manufacturer of handbells and handbell accessories. Shar Music On-line catalog for string instruments and supplies. Sheffield Audio and Video ProductionsMaryland's Institute for the Recording Arts. Sound Tree - Music Technology Services for Education  Sound Tree specializes in turn-key learning systems. Southern Music Company  Publisher of music of many well-known composers and is a distributor of music. Southwest Strings  On-line catalog of the popular mail order company. Theory Time  Theory Time® Workbooks are a motivating theory course from Kindergarten through 12th grade. Washington Music Center Maryland retailer of musical instruments, music, studio lessons and accessories. Wenger Home Page  Equipment and technology for music education and performing arts. The Woodwind and Brasswind  On-line catalog for instruments and supplies. Yamaha Corporation of America  Music manufacturer of pianos, keyboards, drums, guitars, etc. Curriculum     back to top Composers, Music History, Listening American Folklife Center with Rounder Records  Discography of folk recordings from Library of Congress. California Folk Music Home Page Composer's Biographies   Concise biographies of classical composers. J.S. Bach Home Page Includes biography, portraits, literature, complete work and discography. Gramophone Magazine  Classical music site that features past articles and excellent links. Music History 102  Summaries of major periods of music history, short biographies of representative composers. Music History Resources  Outlines for various topics in Western music history. Musical Instruments Online  University of Edinburgh history of musical instruments. Musical Instruments  Indiana University site. Musical Instrument Encyclopedia  University of Michigan site. Smithsonian Musical History   Features links hosted by Smithsonian organizations of resources on performances. Sousa Home page  The march King's site.  Biographical information and audio clips. Virtual Library: Classical Music   Classical Music library, courtesy of the computer resources of Georgetown Prep. Guitar Acoustic Guitar Central   Searchable databases of manufacturers, songs and articles. Baltimore Classical Guitar Society  Resources on classical guitar. Guild Guitars  Information about acoustic and electric guitars and Guild's company history. The Guitarist  Magazine with articles and tablature. Jazz Jazznet Jazz Magazine   Overview of current and past performers. Louis Armstrong House and Archives   Resource for anyone interested in the life and work of Louis Armstrong. World of Jazz Improvisation  Series of articles from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. Music of Other Cultures The African Music Encyclopedia  Features articles on African artists indexed by artist and country. Hispanic Music and Culture of the Northern Rio Grande Japanese Music   Select the country of interest and scroll to arts/music. See Japan and Indonesia.. 'LA' Ritmo Latin Music Magazine  Interviews with artists, music charts, news, and reviews. Latin American Studies  Latin American music categorized by region and country. Roots World  Magazine of world music, roots music, music from around the planet. Online Curriculum Oyster River Cooperative School District Music Curriculum K-12  Online curriculum with multiple sections. Opera Baltimore Opera  Schedules and information. Metropolitan Opera Guild   How to create an original opera in addition to other educational resources at the Met. New York City Opera  Schedules and information. Opera Companies Of The World   Comprehensive database of opera around the globe. Washington Opera  Schedules and information. Piano The Piano Education Page  Finding a piano teacher, competitions just for kids, artist interviews and articles. Piano Technicians  This site contains information about piano service and other technical information. Popular Music And We Danced - Dance Music Of The 80's   Encyclopedia of dance music in the 1980's including audio clips. CD Now  Features music events, news, a search engine and talk room concerning popular music. The Genre Sampler  Genre verview and  and listing well-known musicians and a sound sample. History Of Country Music  Explores country styles from the twenties and thirties to Garth Brooks and New Country. Oldies Music  Music from the 50s, 60s and 70s. Information on bands, songs, and a calendar of famous events. Ray Charles  Biography and discography of performer Ray Charles. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame  Includes lesson plans on the history of rock and roll written by music educators. Recorder Medieval Recorder  Study by Nicholas Lander chronicles the history of the wind instrument. Recorder Home Page  History, techniques, repertoire, recordings, recorders in education and links to societies.