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If you have access to a Smartboard in your classroom, you know how great of a tool it can be for your students. Smartboard Exchange allows you to preview and download music related items that can be used during a lesson.

If you have access to a Smartboard in your classroom, you know how great of a tool it can be for your students. Smartboard Exchange allows you to preview and download music related items that can be used during a lesson.

SMARTBoards are a valuable tool, and if you aren't using yours because you don't know how, then use this site. Programs, standards, tutorials, and discussion boards. Everything you need to be SMARTBoard-savvy.

This site is very appropraite for our class about music and technology. Its purpose is to provide a variety of software program options to help enhance the music education experience. The resoucres are different software programs such as Music Transitions, Composing Music, Teaching Music, and Music Attendence. Many of these programs are games for younger students, offering them a fun way to learn musical concepts that might otherwise not interest them or be difficult to grasp in a traditional classroom setting. You can also share resources and interact with other members of the program to share ideas and ask questions.

Incredibox is a great website to explore musical creation and entertainment. Incredibox invites you to become the conductor of a group of human beatbox. You can share your compositions with others from all over. It's a really fun website that even students will enjoy using.

Incredibox is a neat web-based app where seven loops at a time are available for students to use at a time. They may remove and add loops at any point, and there are unlocked special content available for certain combinations. This makes it seem like a game. Students can share their compositions, but unfortunately cannot download it without paying. Regardless, this is a fun activity where all the loops sound good-no matter what the combination.

Students can arrange an acapella mix using different beat boxers and vocals. 

I love this program.  Great for the kids on a snow day, or a day we cannot get in the band room, but can use the computer room.

This is a unique website which allows the user to create rhythm loops with characters in costume representing the individual loops. It is an easy-to-use program which allows the user to create endless combinations of rhythm patterns and sound effects. Selecting the correct combination of figures will unlock bonus features. The program is fun for all ages.

This is a website for students to compose beatbox-type songs. Students can combine melodies, rhythms, sound effects and voices to compose their piece.

This is user friendly, fun, loop-based software where users can mix their favorite loops and then record and easily share their creations with others. This program is free to use on a computer and can be purchased for an iphone or ipad.

I have LOVED this website so much. I use it in class on a regular basis for a variety of uses. It is used as meaningful sub plans, rewards, and to explore creativity and composition. I also use it to discuss beatboxing and form.

This is an excellent website that produces high levels of student engagement and buy-in. It allows students to "mix" their own music using pre-created beats, rhythms, and melodies.

This is the link for our incredibox software we used in class. Make sure you save to the email stacipendry@yahoo.com so I can see your pieces. Version one will not record

This site contains a list of classical composers from many different countries. The composers are also listed according to the historical period in which they wrote music. Each week there is a featured composer and a featured video of a classical artist's music being performed.

This website offers profiles of some of the best known classical music composers. You can search by name, country, or period.

This website has profiles of 52 classical composers.  Each composer has a page discussing famous compositions, family, a timeline, videos of professional recordings, and links to other resources.  This is a great place to begin researching classical composers.  

Website with information on the great classical composers. This is a great resource for having more information on composers when teaching music history.

This has a list of important classical composers and a few important facts about them. This could be a great tool for printing out a quick "composer of the week" type of activity where students learn a little bit about specific composers. This works on their music history skills.

Banddirector.com is a website that offers several resources for band directors. It includes links to several instrument manufacturers, uniform companies, camp locations, videos and articles. This is a great site to use in order to obtain new ideas for your own program.

This website is a great resource for K-5 music.  There are jokes, games, and information regarding famous composers, including recordings of famous pieces of music.  This can be used by a classroom of kids in a computer lab, or by a teacher for lesson planning.

This website is useful to teachers and students. It has podcasts, composer biographies, activity pages, and even lesson plan ideas. Also useful are the games for kids, which cover note names, composers, and also let students compose, too!

This website introduces children to classical composers, their music, and musical timelines. There are also composition games included at this site as well as practice in identifying notes and rhythms.

Good website for stories about classical composers told in story form where kids will listen and learn. The websites covers the majority of the known composers and often creates a series from the well known composers.

Good website for stories about classical composers told in story form where kids will listen and learn. The websites covers the majority of the known composers and often creates a series from the well known composers.

Classics for kids is a great website where you can read and learn about different composers and classical music. There are links to podcasts and listening maps for the students to actively engage in. There are also composer biographies and other great resources.

Elementary students can explore instruments, composers, and various elements of music as well as play games. 

This site is fantastic for Elementary Aged students!  There are tons of games that my students love (especially when we're reading notes), and so much information and recordings.  It's a great supplement to any lesson!

Classics for Kids is designed for children to be able to navigate and explore. It features a "Composer of the Month" with sound clips of the work of that composer along with biographies, and other interesting information. The website also includes musical games for children, a music dictionary, timelines, and information about musical instruments.The "For Grownups" section includes lesson plans along with other valuable resources.

Classics for Kids is designed for children to be able to navigate and explore. It features a "Composer of the Month" with sound clips of the work of that composer along with biographies, and other interesting information. The website also includes musical games for children, a music dictionary, timelines, and information about musical instruments.The "For Grownups" section includes lesson plans along with other valuable resources.

A website that offers various worksheets and games for the music classroom. There is also a section on composers. However, some of the text may be too advanced for K-5. 

A website that offers various worksheets and games for the music classroom. There is also a section on composers. However, some of the text may be too advanced for K-5.

This provides easy and practical shows and lessons for students and teachers. Masters of classical music: Bach, Mozart and Kodaly to name of a few are easily accessible for young age groups. 

This is an excellent website for listening to classical music, as well as, activities to accompany the music. Composer and piece information is written in kid friendly terminology.

This music resource page is a great way to have students learn about classical composers and not take up too much precious rehearsal time. Students can go on the page and select a podcast of the history of the composers being studied during a particular season. Then they can submit a short write up based on the podcast and have short discussions before rehearsal.

Something I have often struggled with is getting students to connect with classical music and composers. Classics for Kids breaks the material down to a kid-friendly level, offering games and activities to help students learn and retain the content. It also puts various pieces from classical composers in one place, making for easy access for classroom use.

Something I have often struggled with is getting students to connect with classical music and composers. Classics for Kids breaks the material down to a kid-friendly level, offering games and activities to help students learn and retain the content. It also puts various pieces from classical composers in one place, making for easy access for classroom use.

Such a great website with tons of resources for music education. There are interactive games for development of rhythm, composition, and note naming skills, as well as loads of information on composers, music professions, and music time periods.You can also access some prominent compositions for students to listen to, as well as activity sheets for your students to complete based on a composer, or genre of music.

Site is a great resource for students for composer info and musical examples. Also has a section of kids music games, as well as music dictionary and list of instruments with sound clip examples. There is also a "grownups" section that includes lesson plans, tips, and advice.

IMSLP is on online library of music that is now held in the public domain. It is a resource that can be freely used to print copies of music for use in your classroom for free! This resource is especially useful for string orchestras, as entire catalogs of music from such great composers as Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven can be found in the archive.

Public domain music is free for downloading here. For many compositions, there are several editions from which you can choose. An essential for every musician.

This is a wonderful site for free music and recordings of all kinds.

IMSLP is a valuable resource for classical sheet music. It allows teachers and conductors to download scores and parts for free.

Sharing the world's public domain music.

The International Music Score Library Project (or IMSLP), also known as the Petrucci Music Library, offers a wealth of free music scores for download. The site allows listeners to listen to many of the compositions (via midi or recording) and the public domain scores can be downloaded as PDF and printed for professional or personal use simply by accepting a disclaimer.

This is my favorite go to wiki site for public domain sheet music. There thousands of works from thousands of composers. You can find almost anything that is in the public domain. This is great for personal use, or to direct students looking for music. Another great use for this sight is for score study.

A "must have" resource for any music educator. This is a free-access extensive music library with hundred of thousand scores published in 26 different languages. Musicians can browse scores by composers, nationality, time-periods, instrumentation/genres, by melody, etc.

This is the go-to place for public domain music. "Happy Birthday" is here, but I am sure many more arrangements to come soon. 

IMSLP is a great resource for finding music to study, or doing research about composers, orchestras, compositions, etc. My students have to do a research paper each semester, and this is their primary reference for the assignment. A great, educational tool.

This website is a tool I often use when I need to find a specific part I am missing from a score set. It has thousands of composers and pieces that are used by music teachers and available in free domain. In addition, this website also offers a score breakdown by composer, nationality, instrumentation, time period, as well as recordings by well known musicians or performing groups from all over the world. Not only are you able to have access to music, but you can access the Naxos Music Library if you have a subscription. You are able to share your thoughts and our questions by the use of the forums and discussions. This website has various ways you can participate whether it is in a forum, contribution to submitting a score or recording, or a community project

One can find public domain music on this site, available for download. The library is constantly being updated with new pieces and recordings available for free. Some popular pieces even have copies of original manuscripts and updated versions.

This website has a large collection of public domain sheet music. Students can access this site and find a private study piece or something to work on for class.

This website is a hub for public domain sheet music including full scores, parts, and even recordings of pieces. It's free to use and incredible if you're on a budget for ensembles. quartets and solo work.

This is a database for scores and parts that are public domain and new compositions from unknown composers. This would be a good place to look for repertoire for performing ensembles. Students could also be directed here to look for music to work on their own for solos and chamber groups. This database also includes method books for individual instruments. All downloads are free. 

Where you can share the world's public domain music.

International Music Score Library Project hosts scores and parts to public domain compositions. Scores can be found to many greats throughout history, and this would make a good resource for a music history course.

Great detailed lesson ideas for Elementary Education. Includes links to other blogs that the writer enjoys for more ideas and creative lessons for elementary education.

This is one amazing blog by a Kodaly-certified teacher who blogs about everything in music education from assessment to children's literature, from management to choir, critical thinking, composition, classroom decor, group work, improvisation, learning centers, listening lessons, movement, and so much more. She also provides free resources downloadable from her blog, as well as other low cost resources she's created available for purchase through Teachers Pay Teachers. Her website also features ways to contact her through email, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and includes a podcast to listen to.

Aileen Miracle's Blog is a fantastic resource for music teachers. Her blog provides resources, technology ideas, podcasts and freebies for music teachers. Within her blog is a link to her TPT store, where she has many valuable resources for teaching general music.

A blog written by a general music teacher, with tons of strategies, advice and discussion points for any music teacher. Places an emphasis on technology used in the classroom. Includes resources and offers a podcast.

The National Association for Music Education provides a huge number of resources for music educators. There are sample lesson plans, information about standards, and access to scholarly journals and other articles. There is also important information regarding advocacy.

The National Association for Music Education provides a huge number of resources for music educators. There are sample lesson plans, information about standards, and access to scholarly journals and other articles. There is also important information regarding advocacy.

NAfME is a professional organization that helps music educators. This website gives updates on legislation, standard updates and other pertinent news within music education.

NAfME is a professional organization that helps music educators. This website gives updates on legislation, standard updates and other pertinent news within music education.

This is a professional group for music educators.   This site provides upcoming events, insight on what is going on in the world of music education, and presents professional development opportunities.

The website for the National Association for Music Education. NAfME supports all aspects of music education and is a great resource for lesson plans, advocacy and student opportunities.

NAfME is where any music educator can get an abundance of infromation. There are lesson plans, forums for classroom management and other teaching situations. The page can also be related to what is happening within your state, from community, programs and to take action in being a music activist in your town.

NAfME is where any music educator can get an abundance of infromation. There are lesson plans, forums for classroom management and other teaching situations. The page can also be related to what is happening within your state, from community, programs and to take action in being a music activist in your town.

Maybe the best source of information for music educators who are in "real world" situations.

For Immediate Release Contact: Ronny Lau at NAfME ronnyl@nafme.org or 703-860-4000, ext. 225 The Music Education Policy Roundtable Gains Another Corporate Supporter, Grows to 35 Total Members RESTON, VA (September 25, 2015)-The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) is pleased to announce that Conn-Selmer has joined with NAfME and 33 other like-minded organizations as a corporate supporter of the Music Education Policy Roundtable.

The National Association for Music Education is a leading organization that addresses all aspects of music education. NAfME advocates for music and music educators at many local, state, and national levels and provides support for educators, administrators, and students. They offer a wide variety of professional development that help aide the music community in ways to advocate for music as well as improve the practice of music teaching. The group provides members with a plethora of articles and activities relating to music and instruction. 

NAfME is an organization that supports and advocates for all aspects of music education. Members have access to monthly magazines, as well as online journals. As a member we also can attend county and statewide workshops for music learning and professional development. It is great being part of an organization that seeks to reach out to all music educators and our students.

The National Association for Music Education website contains a great deal of resources for music teachers. They routinely publish articles with wonderfully helpful information and insight for instrumental and vocal music teachers. Being a member also provides educators with state level information and resources.

This is the National Association for Music Education. The purpose for this website is to promote music education in all grades and all areas of music from band, chorus, and orchestra to elementary general music. This is a great resource for all music educators.

The National Association for Music Education's website is a great place for all types of resources for all music educators. There are sections of the website that are for members only; however, there are also many free and open access resources for the public. NAfME provides information on their honors organizations and programs, action items for the promotion of music education, and classroom resources. The items for the classroom include lessons, national standards, professional development, and scholarship opportunities. NAfME's website also provides access to journals and magazines archieves.

An important and resourceful website for nation-wide music educators. This website contains the latest information and most recent news in the world of music education. It shares tips and lessons for the classroom, as well as networking opportunities. It's main mission is to advance music education, and provides great advocacy resources. 

This site includes a variety of resources for music educators that include sample lesson plans, national standards, relevant videos, forums, a job center, advocacy information and so much more!

The website for the National Association for Music Education is a valuable resource for all music educators. There are discussion boards, professional develop webinars, journals and articles, and many other professional resources. NAfME provides many resources for music educators; pre-service, first-year and veteran teachers alike all benefit from the resources NAfME provides.

NAfME is a top resource for music educators all over the country. On their website, teachers can view national music standards, preview sample lesson plans, sign up to join in-service conferences, learn about professional development opportunities, and connect with NAfME members around the country.

NAFME addresses the topic of music education in the United States on local, state, and national terms. This association also acts as a resource for music advocacy. NAFME offers professional development for music educators as well.

This is the national professional organization for music educators. This site offers information about conferences, lesson plans, and suggested resources. This site is a home-base for music educators from all walks of life.

The purpose of the NAfME page is to compile advocacy links, resources and information in music education for teachers, parents, and administrators. It also hosts professional development opportunities for teachers as well as leading and cutting edge opportunities for students.

This is the website that all music educators should be familiar with. Aside from being able to purchase/ renew membership, it has a ton of educational resources such as monthly journals, national core standards, and professional networking opportunities.

The ultimate resource for music teachers nation-wide. Lesson plans, tools for music advocacy, professional development opportunities and many other resources.

This website offers resources for music educators including a lesson plan library, opportunities for professional development, national music standards, and ideas for music education advocacy.

The website for the National Association for Music Ed, this site provides a plethora of information relating to the many different facets of music education. It provides links to websites, resources and tools for teaching, and valuable ideas for technology integration.

The National Association for Music Education offers an immense amount of resources for music educators, parents, and other music advocates to help enrich the musical world we work and play in. News, teaching resources, and professional development opportunities are routinely shared on this website. Additionally, you can become a NAfME member here.

Stay up-to-date with what is going on in music education nationwide

I use this site on a regular basis to help develop lesson plans, check the national standards, and find great recent articles about music education. This is a wonderful tool for music teachers.

National Association for Music Educators. This website contains national standards, resources for music education, and articles concerning music education. 

The National Association for Music Education's official webiste is probably the best resource out there. You can read articles about all of the different facets of music education along discussion boards, job postings, and calendars of events.

This is a website for the University of Florida Masters of music in Music Education. UFMUE

The National Association for Music Education is a great resource for staying on to pot the latest in Music ed news. This is specifically geared to music ed professionals.

This series of podcasts discusses the benefits of using technology in music education. Several of the podcasts are previously recorded workshop presentations. Specific topics include technology and creativity, YouTube, Podcasting, Digital Audio, and current trends. These podcasts include information geared towards elementary, middle, and high school students.