Welcome to the Music Room
Music and Art are celebrations of the human spirit. They are universal--an important cornerstone of every people's culture. They are ways to express ourselves. They are a way to touch feelings, to create beauty, to learn about other people. If you want to learn more about art and music, this is the classroom for you.
Music and Art Appreciation
How do we learn to understand the differences in the kinds of music we hear, the kinds of art that we see? We learn to appreciate them by learning about their attributes or the characteristics that make them unique. This section is all about different kinds of music and art genres.
Art Guide to England and Ireland
History and Technique behind the Art at the Metropolitan Museum
Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel Ceiling in photographic frames
What makes a Masterpiece Photograph
Music and Art History
How has music and art changed over the years; how has it stayed the same?
This section is all about the story behind the music we listen to today. Interesting tidbits about where songs came from, biographies of composers, and fun and new ways to look at how art has become what it is.
k-12 resources for Music Educators
Music and Art Skills
How do you read notes, tell if you are on pitch when you are singing? Can you tell the difference between an oboe and a clarinet? If you were asked about how to make a mosaic or how to use perspective when you drew would you know what that was? This section has links to help you actually learn the skills to make music and art.
The San Fransisco Symphony Kid's Site
The Children's Music Archive lyrics, karaoke, sing a long songs
Ear Training and Pitch Exercises
K-12 Resources for Music Educators - literally any site you need for music, amazing
Kids Rock - Want to write your own songs? Make a cd...this site walks you through it.
Childrensmusic.org Resources for making music, learning about music and getting music