Reading Project

Classical Music

  1. All Music Guide: Classical Search:  This site enables searching in categories such as composer/performer, work title/keyword, and album title.  Please search in the category of composer/performer for composers that represent the four classical music forms described in "A Brief History of Classical Music".
  1. Music History 102:  Internet Public Library introduces the history of Western music, from the Middle Ages to the 20th Century.

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  3. "Composer Biographies": Choose and read any five composers' biographies to do the oral presentation. 
  1. "An Brief History  to Classical Music:" This site discusses the classical music in four parts including "General Introduction,""Musical Categories,""Musical Instrument,""Brief Hisotry." Special attention should be paid on the "General Introduction," and "Brief History."
  1. "Western Music-A Short History:"  This history of western music  is presented by James L. Zychowicz.  Please read the features of classical music in different periords of time.

Other Links

  • Sony Classical: Visit this site for song clips that you need for your presentation.
  • Classical Music Almanac: This web page, prepared by University of Arizona, lists important dates in classical music.
  • "Finding Original Music on the Internet":  In this article published by WKSU, David Roden explains the advantages of finding music on the Internet to accessing music on the radio.  He also tells you good locations for the access to music.
  • Classical Net: This site provides information about repertoire, CDs, and composers and music.
  • Music History 102:  Internet Public Library introduces the history of Western music, from the Middle Ages to the 20th Century.