KID - FRIENDLY WEB SITES SFS Kids (San Francisco Symphony) - Fun with Music Kids can see and hear the instruments of the orchestra, send a musical e-card, and play Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik with the "Performalator." Children's Music Workshop - General Violin Information General violin information for all. Children's Music Workshop - Online Music Theory Tutor Theory and rhythm. Dallas Symphony Orchestra "DSO Kids" A national award-winning site to get youngsters (and their teachers) more involved in classical music. New York Philharmonic "KidZone" A fun, behind-the-scenes glance at the world-famous orchestra. The Composer's Workshop lets kids compose their own music. Playmusic.org The American Symphony Orchestra League's site for kids. SphinxKids The Sphinx organization is dedicated to building diversity in classical music. Their new website for kids includes games, videos, music, and special focus on minority composers and musicians. The Symphony: An Interactive Guide Developed by two teenagers from Australia, this site offers older kids interactive ways to learn about instruments, the orchestra and composers. OTHER EDUCATIONAL SITES and RESOURCES Violin Online or Viola Online General violin information for beginning students. Dolmetsch Online Music theory and history of music notation. VERY INTERESTING ! Musictheory.net -- Music theory concepts and learning objects. Good-ear.com -- Ear training evaluation and learning objects. University of New South Wales Violin acoustics. In-depth explanation of "how it works." Mt. Horeb Area Historical Society Cultural education Center for the Study of Upper Midwestern Cultures Cultural education Madison Musicians.net A free, not-for-profit Web-based network for Madison, Wisconsin and surrounding communities. Helping area musicians find each other, buy and sell gear, and stay informed of local and national music opportunities. Online Guide to the Symphony Orchestra This is a nice guide with extensive links to help people learn more about the various instruments before making a selection. MUSIC SUPPLIES and REPAIRS RESOURCES Spruce Tree Music and Repair, Inc. - Madison, WI Retail shop and lutherie - geared toward folk music and instruments. Fretted and stringed instruments, repair and restoration, and general music supplies. Ward-Brodt Music Mall - Madison, WI Large retail store and catalog sales - general musical instruments, books, accessories, supplies, luthierie. Pierson Music - Richland Center, WI Smaller retail store - musical instruments, books, accessories, supplies. Shar Music Catalog sales - musical instruments, accessories, supplies Southwest Strings Catalog sales - musical instruments, books, accessories, supplies zZounds.com zZounds is an online store geared more toward electric and folk instruments, and offers a good selection of instruments and accessories with competitive prices. Back to Top of Page |