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American Music Conference A comprehensive site that caters to all who recognize the importance of music and music education.

Arsis Press: Concert Music by Women Composers Arsis Press publishes the concert and sacred music of 40 women composers, and this site details the available works. Don't miss the reprint of a Washington Post article about Clara Lyle Boone and the history of her work in getting women's music published and played (against great odds!).

Arts EdgeThe Kennedy Center created this compelling site, which features all aspects of the arts: music, dance, fine arts, and more. An awesome resource for students, teachers, parents, and art lovers.

Immersion in Music This University of New Mexico project is designed to introduce K-12 students to music from around the world: rock bands from Russia, classical, and even rap music from different cultures.

Irish Traditional Music Archive   Read (in English or Irish) all about the Archive's work in preserving the traditional song, dance, and music of Ireland. Make plans to visit the Archive in Dublin, or learn online about what constitutes its special and general collections, copying, recording, and research , and how you can support this work.

Jazz Online An extensive source of reviews, articles, and information on the history and background of jazz.

Medieval and Renaissance Music Categorized and annotated, this is a collection of Web resources concerning early music, including general sites, catalogs, instruments, Gregorian Chant, and more.

Music Education Online This site has online lessons and links for a variety of music resources.

Music Education This site has excellent weekly articles, archived, by an experienced music educator, and you are invited to comment on them and to read the comments of others. There is also a very nice collection of reviewed music sites, and you may add your own opinion.

Music of the World Music of the World is a record company specializing in "traditional and contemporary world music." Choose a geographical area and learn fascinating information about its artists and the music they are creating.

Res Rocket Surfer An online virtual band: musicians throughout the world can participate in this online jam session, which utilizes MIDI signals in real time.

Roundstone Musical Instruments and the World of Bodhrans The Bodhran is an Irish drum and on this attractive site you can read about its history, hear its music, and even get some help in planning a trip to Ireland to visit a workshop where it is made.

Sibelius Academy Music Resources Links to famous composers, different categories of music (jazz, gospel, classical, pop, and more), and music research and theory.

 

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