Play Music

Type of Resource: Research Resources, Teacher Tools and Information, Online Activities, Student tools and information
Free or Fee: Free
Computer Needs: Flash, Quicktime
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Recommendation:

This site is age appropriate and written so students can easily understand the information presented. The graphics make the site seem like fun, not learning! Video clips of musicians accompany pages. The site does a good job going beyond instruments by presenting the people involved with an orchestra. There is a variety of information on the site - to maintain student interest if they are exploring it on their own or for music teachers to find varied resources.

Description:

Presented by animated characters, Play Music provides a variety of information about instruments, musicians and orchestral music. Find answers to questions, read about musicians and composers, find an orchestra or teacher, compose music and learn about instruments. Connect to the Sphinx Kids website to play games about instruments played in an orchestra. From the website: "The American Symphony Orchestra League, founded in 1942 and chartered by Congress in 1962, provides leadership and service to American orchestras while communicating to the American public the value and importance of orchestras and the music they perform."

Possible uses:

Students researching or learning about various instruments can find good information here that is written for young people. Teachers can focus student attention to specific instruments or share components of the website with a class via a projector or in a computer lab. Students can explore the games on the site on their own and share what they learn. Learn about opportunities through interviews with people who are currently involved with the many facets of an orchestra. Schools or students looking for an instrument teacher can connect to resources.

Related Resources:

Pre-K, K-3, 4-5, 6-8

Music : Band & Orchestra
Music : History
Music : Instruments
Music : Musicians

Research Resources, Teacher Tools and Information, Online Activities, Student tools and information

Flash, Quicktime