Music Resources

"Classical Net features more than 9000 pages and 20,000+ images including more than 7200 CD, SACD, DVD, Blu-ray, book and concert reviews and over 5500 links to other classical music web sites."

An access point to the collections of some of Europe’s most important musical instruments museums.

A site and blog devoted to music and dance bibliography and reference, ranging from discographies and catalogs of composer works to reference information about music exhibits and/or collections. It currently includes over 13,000 bibliographies and reference sources. This online resource also offers basic reference guides to facilitate arts-related research projects. From Brigham Young University.

The Online Library is a searchable database that provides on-demand access to digital scores, sound files and biographical information on composers. It contains over 57,000 works by more than 6,000 composers, and includes over 14,000 media samples (recordings and scores).

The American Musicological Society is a non-profit organization founded to advance research in the various fields of music. Its website provides membership information, the texts of newsletters and meeting abstracts. The organization offers grants and fellowships and email discussion groups.

Orff Schulwerk is a method for teaching and learning music. The website provides membership and conference information, publications and videos for purchase, and professional development opportunities.

From the website, "This non-profit association addresses issues pertaining to every area of music publishing with an emphasis on issues relevant to the publishers of print music for concert and educational purposes." Links to the Music Publishers Sales Agency List and the Copyright Resource Center make this a valuable resource to performing artists.

"The mission of Music Teachers National Association is to advance the value of music study and music making to society and to support the professionalism of music teachers." The website provides the text of AMC News, conference information, award information, and weekly teaching tips.

NASM establishes national standards for undergraduate and graduate degrees and other credentials. Provides information to their accreditation procedures and links to their handbook and directory.

National Association for Music Education (NAfME), is among the world’s largest arts education organizations. It supports all aspects of music education. NAfME advocates at the local, state, and national levels and provides resources for teachers, parents, and administrators. The website offers conference and membership information, as well as news.

The Organization of American Kodaly Educators' website offers membership and conference information, publications, and resources on the Kodály Concept.

From the website, "The Society for American Music is dedicated to the study, teaching, creation and dissemination of all musics in the Americas."