Instruments of the Orchestra
This site has a game room, an instrument lab, a musicians' lounge, a
composition workshop and a composers gallery. Children as young as second
grade would enjoy this site
http://www.nyphilkids.org
Play music
This site is really easy to use and could be used by the youngest child
http://www.playmusic.org
Dallas Symphony
This is a great site. In the kids section there is an orchestra seating
chart, and instrument encyclopedia, a 'make your own instruments' section
and an excellent section telling children how to practice.
http://www.dsokids.com
The Symphony
This is an excellent site for upper elementary. There is a section on
composers, a guide to the orchestra, a symphonic quiz, a section on
countries that composers come from and a crash course in symphonic form.
http://library.thinkquest.org/22673
Renaissance Instuments
This is a superb site with pictures and audio samples of many Renaissance instruments.
Japanese Instruments
Tailo drum site-sound clips, music
Japanese Instruments
The Koto- sound clips, how to play
Japanese instruments
The Shakuhachi-sound clips
Kid's Corner at Music Express
Click on the Kids' Corner and they will find songs, games, activities and a chance to express themselves by completing the Starter Phrase of the
Mariachi Sound Clips
http://www.elmariachi.com/
The History of Mariachi
http://www.mariachi.org/history.html
What is Maraichi?
http://www.mexconnect.com/mex_/guadalajara/marhis.html
Didgeridoo-What is it?
http://www.aboriginalart.com.au
Baltimore Symphony for kids
http://www.bsokids.com
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Website
http://www.laco.org/kids
Site dedicated to music for kids. Connects to network of related sites.
http://www.childrensmusic.org
Kid Magnet
http://www.kidmagnet.com
Philadelphia Orchestra Website for kids
http://www.philorch.org/imaginations