New York Philharmonic Kids Zone:
This is the "kids" site for the New York Philharmonic. It's fun
for everyone and has a lot of activities, recordings, and videos
to watch.
Perfect for research or just for fun.
http://www.nyphilkids.org/
San Francisco Symphony Orchestra's Kids Site:
Similar to the New York Phil site. Lot's to do
including "composing" a new tune and laying down a drum groove.
http://www.sfskids.org/
US Army Bands:
This site is geared toward more experienced students but it still
has a lot to offer to everyone. On line master classes provide
free tips from some of the best players in the country (and
world) and the listening room offers hundreds of free mp3 files
and copies of the sheet music that goes with the file. From
traditional bugle calls to the National Anthem, Sousa
marches and classic concert works, you'll find nothing but top
quality files here.
http://bands.army.mil/default.asp
Finale Note Pad (Free Version):
Want to practice writing your greatest composition ever? Just
want to try your hand at writing a simple tune and then hearing
it?
If so, then this is the site for you. The Finale company is one
of the leaders in professional music software and this is their
version for students and beginning composers. Download the free
version for Windows or Mac OS's and give it a try.
http://www.finalemusic.com/notepad/default.aspx
Hyperphysics:
OK. Here is one for those of you interested in the science behind
music.
From acoustics and instruments to the Doppler Effect and the
Pythagorean Temperament, you'll find your answers at this
SciLinks certified site.
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/hframe.html
BSCSD Music Department:
This is the official website for Ballston Spa. All of your music
questions/ needs can probably be answered on these pages.
http://www.myteacherpages.com/webpages/BSARTS/index.cfm
Free Online Metronome
http://www.metronomeonline.com
Visit our district's home page for more information about our
schools.
Ballston Spa Central School District