The Canny Link Directory

About Music for Teens - An online source for music news, gossip, reviews, interviews, tour dates and free downloads, specifically for teens.

CYKE: Castle Fairhope's Music Hall - Listen to songs on the CYKE-a-Delic Jukebox, play simple tunes on the piano while learning about reading music, and find out how music can create emotions.

Kids Music Web - Informative guide to web-based resources for kids music.

The Lost Treasure of Treble Island - Provides an introduction to music theory, relates theory to piano and guitar, offers online review game, and includes glossary of musical terms.designed in accordance to the rules and regulations of the international ThinkQuest web page competition.

Mama Lisa's World: Children's Songs and Nursery Rhymes of All Nations - Children's songs and nursery rhymes from all over the globe presented both in English and their native languages. Many include sound clips and sheet music.

The Mississippi: River of Song - Smithsonian Institution series explores contemporary music along the Mississippi. Includes online teacher's guide. From PBS.

Music at Nickjr.com Radio - Features classic children's sing-along songs.

Music Education @ DataDragon.com - Learn how to read and count music notation, see and hear musical instruments, and learn about musical genres.

Music Notes: An Interactive Online Musical Experience - A kid-friendly introduction to music history, theory, styles, and instruments. Also explores careers in music and includes a large collection of musical games.

Musically Inclined - Explores both music theory and the history of music. Also includes sound files, interactive games, a discussion forum, and introductions to well-known composers.

New York Philharmonic KidZone - Users can hear instruments, watch interviews with musicians and follow the orchestra around the world" as well as learn about composers, create their own music, and read about the symphony's conductors.

On Air Concert - Listen as kids from around the world play the music they wrote, or share your own musical compositions.

Play Music.org - Provides information about musical instruments, composers, and musicians. With Shockwave plug-in, visitors can also play interactive musical games.

San Francisco Symphony Kids' Site - Teaches the instruments of the orchestra, the basics of reading music, and has an online radio to listen to some classical music's greatest hits.

About Music for Teens Games - Interactive puzzles and triva games to expand knowledge of music. Highlights the Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears, Eminem, 'Nsync, and O-Town.

Above the Horizon - A website with links to dozens of Christian musicians.

Aimee Mann - Official Aimee Mann site includes lyrics, discography, photos, news, and tour dates.

The Animal Band - Official site of this educational kids' band. Site has information on the band members, games, and music.

Buck Howdy - Listen to some of Buck Howdy's sound clips or take part in some activities, such as coloring, puzzles, and more.

Cantufind.com - A directory of over official band and artist sites.

Chuck Brown & The Chuckleberries - Original music for kids who have outgrown Barney but are too young for the Backstreet Boys.

Craig David - A fan site with tour information, pictures, album information and articles.

Darren Hayes - The official site, with news, videos, photos, and album information.

David Jack - Find information on school assembly performances and joining the fan club. Also sample his music, and get the latest news and photos.

Day By Day - Switzerland's youngest girl-band lead by Nongoma Ndlovu.

Eiffel 65 - Fansite for the European pop/electro group.

Exit - A Christian band out of Atlanta, Georgia, that religious lyrics with modern pop-rock.

Garbage.com - The band's official site with news, tour dates, photos, e-mail service, audio and video clips.

Hearsay - Fansite for pop group featured on Pop Stars UK. Pictures, s of band members, and gossip.

Joey Pearson - Includes music, photos, and audio clips of the 9-year old vocalist.

Lisa Nicole - Young singer from Florida.

Low Official Band Website - Includes pictures, mp3s, tour dates, biographies.

Nickelback - Alternapop band from Canada.

No Doubt - Official site with news, biographies, discography with lyrics and clips, tour dates, and a gallery.

The Official Fade Website - A Christian rock band from Lexington, Kentucky. Site contains information on show times, biographies, and songs.

Plain Good Rock Music - A fan's site featuring photos and details of Nine Inch Nails, Smashing Pumpkins, Rage Against The Machine, koRn, Garbage, No Doubt, and Static-x.

Shop 11 Phoenix - Christian skate punk band.

Silver Company - Shaker Heights, Ohio rock band with pop sensibilities. Site includes new mp3s, lyrics, and biographies.

Smashing Pumpkins - The official site with sound, images, multimedia and a message board.

So So Def Recordings - Def Records site for kids.

Sonburned - Contains information about Christian rock band, includes songs, biographies, and pictures.

Spiral - The official site with pictures, bio, tour dates, and a fan club.

Sugar Ray - Find out about the newest album, the band, and tour dates, or scan photos and multimedia on the band's official site.

TeenMusic.com - Daily teen entertainment includes news, gossip, advice, CD releases, contests, live celebrity chats, questions and answers, videos, and interviews.

Urban Disciples - A pop Christian band from Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada.

Wheatus - Official site from their record label. Biography, news, photos, and a contest.

The Wiggles - Official site for this Australian band that entertains young children across the world. Includes song clips, TV schedule, games, and colouring sheets.

Will Young - His official site, featuring news, a gallery, a discography, and a mini-biography.

Famous Classical Composers - Biographies of several composers, including Bach, Mozart and Haydn.

Ludwig van Beethoven - The Magnificent Master - Features a biography, pictures, works and opinions of the composer.

Arabic Music History - Article covering the origins of Arabic music and instruments. Includes pictures.

Boychoir: Past, Present and Future - A history of boychoir and boy singers from the ancient past through the development of cathedral choirs and community boychoirs.

Classical Composer Biography: Alexander Borodin - Information on Alexander Borodin, composer of the Russion opera "Prince Igor".

Classical Composer : Edvard Grieg - Information on the life and work of Edvard Grieg, composer of the famous 'Piano Concerto in A minor'.

Click2Biography - Beethoven's Hair: Answered Questions - Sick most of his adult life, Beethoven never understood the cause of his illness. Hundreds of years later, his hair provides the answer: lead poisoning.

Hip Hop Preservation Coalition - Dedicated to communicating the unparalleled history of Hip Hop to the pan-youth population, using story line cartooning and animation.

The History of Rock and Roll - Examines the golden decade 1954 through 1963. Comprehensive coverage of many styles, from soul and rock to girl groups and hot rod music. Includes record companies, performers, disc jockeys, photos, audio files and technology of the era.

The Mozart Project - The life, times, and music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Music History - A student-created resource, charting the periods of musical history, including composers and instruments.

The Music Room - Read up on music history and listen to music samples from each period.

Omaha Indian Music - A collection from the American Folklife Center, Library of Congress. Features traditional Omaha music from the 1890s and 1980s, as well as other research material.

Strings in the Mountains: Moguls to Mozart - An online multimedia presentation on the life and work of Mozart. Includes pictures and sound clips.

This Day in Music History - This Day in Music History. Has a daily listing of what happened on this day in history. Includes a search engine and calendar info.

This Week In Blues History - Facts and stories about the blues of decades past.

Thomas Hampson: I Hear America Singing - A comprehensive multimedia history of American concert song. Based on a PBS special, learn about composers, poets, writers, artists, ideas, and events that have shaped the American song saga.  


Instuments

Bassoon as Possible - T-shirts and gifts, plus regularly updated bassoon links

Beginning Instrumental Techniques and Advice - Advice to beginners on the flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, and percussion.

Build the World's Cheapest Drumset - Directions for building a drum set from cardboard boxes and lumber scraps.

Caramax Turtle - Kids can play games with Caramax Turtle and learn the sounds of musical instruments.

Celtic Music Instruments - Basic information and links for many celtic instruments.

Drummers Forum - A forum for dedicated drummers and for those who want to learn.

Free On-Line Piano Lessons - Beginning piano lessons. Learn about notes, rhythm and playing simple songs. Quizzes and evaluations included.

GuitarsRule.com - Features guitar theory, software downloads, games, a database of artists, tablature search, equipment reviews, history, and other related information.

Jack's Harmonica Country - In-depth harmonica site containing online lessons, songs and downloadable songbooks.

Kidport Reference Library: Musical Instruments - Learn about the different instrument families and the individual instruments within them. Pictures available.

Learn about Instruments - Listen to samples and learn about different types of instruments.

Music Magic: A Piano Exploration - Online piano tutor introduces visitors to playing the piano, reading basic notes, and learning basic rhythm. Site also includes musical games and an online concert hall.

Music Pal - Tour of a musical instruments factory, how to take care of musical instruments, and beginner's lessons for trumpet, clarinet, flute, and trombone.

Musical Instrument Encyclopedia: Tour the Instruments - Explore various instruments from around the world. Read about their history and listen to the sounds they make.

The Piano Education Page - Just for Kids - Interviews with composers, advice on enjoying piano lessons, and playing tips.

PianoNanny.com - Starter, intermediate and advanced online piano lessons covering everything from piano keys and notation, to Jazz and improvisation.

Romeo Plays the Piano - Play a real piano on the internet, or sing-a-long with Romeo the Dorrigo Glow Worm as he plays the piano. Learn to play some simple piano tunes.

The Violin - Presents the history of this stringed instrument, how to play it, and famous composers with audio examples of their work. A ThinkQuest web site.

Country Music Lyrics - A collection of lyrics to many of today's most popular country songs.

County Music Lyrics - Large collection featuring many popular artists, from Trace Adkins to Trisha Yearwood.

KIDiddles - Offers the lyrics to almost 2000 songs and lullabies, as well as stories, games, and contests.

Mama Lisa's World: Children's Songs and Rhymes of All Nations - Lyrics for children's songs and nursery rhymes from all over the globe, presented both in English and their native languages. Many include sound clips and sheet music.

Middle Eastern Music: Translated Song Lyrics - English translations of the lyrics to 40 popular Arabic, Turkish, Greek, Armenian, and Hebrew songs. Some are accompanied by RealAudio clips.

Mudcat for Kids - Find lyrics for children's blues and folk songs. Also learn how to make homemade musical instruments.

NIEHS Kids Pages: Music - Online MIDIs and lyrics for children's songs, patriotic music, movies and musicals, older favorites, and holiday sounds.

Online Listening

Childrens Nursery Rhyme and Song Funhouse - Sing along with your child to over 20 Classic Childrens Songs and Nursery Rhymes. Lyrics to all songs are provided along with MIDI music.

KidzSing Garden of Song - Songs and nursery rhymes with pictures, lyrics and music. Includes holiday and folk songs.

Music 4 Kids and More - Jazzy arrangements of popular folk music and spirituals. Listen online and sing along using supplied lyrics.

On Air Concert - Listen as kids from around the world play the music they wrote, or share your own original musical compositions.

Piano music online - Kirill Korsunenko is young classical pianist. Here you can listen to his music

Sing Along Songs, NIEHS Kids Pages - Midis and Lyrics presented by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.

100 Songs For Kids - Listen to dozens of songs such as Polly Wolly Doodle, My Bonny Lies Over The Ocean, Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, and other children's favorites. RealPlayer required.

Songs for the Butterfly - Original songs and lyrics about the life and times of the butterfly, as well as links to many butterfly references for teachers.

Young Composers - MIDI compositions created by kids, teens, and young adults. All styles. Free publishing of original works to the web.

The Children's Music Network - A nonprofit association that now has members across the United States and Canada. Members include teachers, performers, songwriters, radio hosts, and parents who care about the quality and content of children's music .

For Kids Only - A non-profit group of children 8-17 with the motto "Children teaching children by positive peer influence through musical entertainment." Offers information on the organization along with schedules, galleries, and guestbooks.

Guitars not Guns - Delivering guitars and lessons to foster kids, needy kids and at risk youth. Helping to stop gun violence by supplying an alternative.

Junior Symphony Guild - A Denver, Colorado non-profit group who funds programs that introduce children and young teens to symphonic and orchestral music.

Music Together of Greater New Haven County - An innovative music and movement program offers classes for children and parents using songs, dancing, drums and instruments.

Newroots Youth Music Action Zone - Bringing music to the young people of Herefordshire and Shropshire. In workshops and performances, from DJ mixing to orchestral, it's all here.

Oberlin Music Coalition - Information about a program of the Oberlin Conservatory to offer musical education for local children. Site includes upcoming events, achievements, and thier officers.

Teen America    - Unique radio show by teens for teens. Heard in the New York area on 1240AM and on the internet webcast.

BainsyOnline - The Official homepage to Wolverhampton Campus Radio's Dave Baines. Contains a personal , chat, media clips, and message board.

Crazy Dave's Kid Show - From Des Moines, Iowa, Crazy Dave's Kid Show is a wild and wacky children's radio program. The site has activities, surveys, and host s.

From the Top - A public radio show that showcases the nation's most exceptional young classical musicians.

History of Radio from 1895-1945 - Timeline charts the first transmission of electronic waves, the beginnings of radio and its growing popularity, to the role it played during the war years.

Karen and Kids - From WRBS in Baltimore, Maryland, this show offers children's Christian music and stories. Find out how to join the Kids Club, contact Karen, and listen to audio clips of songs.

Kids Internet Radio - Musical Internet broadcast made up of songs from all over the world.

Making Tracks - BBC Radio 3's eclectic music program which develops and extends the musical experience of younger listeners. Site is supported with materials for teachers.

New York Kids - Two-hour broadcast just for kids airs Sunday nights on New York stations. Website offers current and previous broadcasts in RealAudio format, as wel as activities, puzzles, games, and message board.

The Pond Radio Show - A children's radio show that teaches good values through comedy. Episodes available online and a list of stations that carry the show.

Radio Disney - An online and on-air radio network for kids and the kid in all of us. Listen to the latest music from popular stars and make special requests.

Takeover Radio - UK station written, produced, presented and run entirely by kids aged 8-14. Site includes history, virtual studio tour, and information for those wanting to participate.

TeenTalk Radio - A weekly internet broadcast hosted by teens for teens needing advice on all topics.

World to Discover Kids - Delivers live world music webcast each Saturday and rebroadcast on Mondays. Includes a page of related activities to accompany each broadcast.

Youth Radio - A station created by young people training for careers in media. The station covers music, news, issues and invites listeners to participate.

Youth Voice Raleigh - Youth-run radio and activism from Raleigh and Durham, North Carolina.

ZJAM - A national youth radio show playing Christian rock/alternative music and discussing a different topic each week. Has a Bible study, chat, contests, games, top 25, and a broadcast schedule.

Wayland Middle School Bands    - Includes band announcements, schedules, a band manual, and more.

Auburn High School Band - Contains music, history, photos, and general information about this storied band program. Auburn, Alabama.

Avon Drumline - Member information, schedule, photos and awards list. Avon, Indiana.

Banbury School Music Department - Offers resources to assist students with music courses, as well as news and pictures of recent events. Located in Banbury, Oxfordshire.

Batterse Young Strings - A string orchestra for children from 6-18 in South London, England, rehearsing fortnightly in term time culminating in charity concerts at Christmas and in the summer.

Berkeley Youth Orchestra - Contains news, events, and staff information.

Bradley Middle School Band Page - Includes information on the directors, an event calendar, and awards the band has won. Based in San Antonio, Texas, U.S.A.

Broadmoor Cardinal Bands - An Elementary Band in Houma, Louisiana.

Calera High School Band - Photos, sound clips, news, and an event calendar for this Alabama band.

Central Middle School Band - Includes calendars, band FAQ, director information, and overview of the program.

Clearwater High School Marching Tornados - Served from a Marching Trumpet's view. Humor, upcoming dates and performance times, news, year-in-review, and pictures.

Colonial Forge Bands - Includes information on different performing groups, schedules, and band booster information. Stafford, Virginia.

The Cutting Edge Marching Band - Contest dates and results for 1998 through 2000, including pictures and awards the band has received. Willard, Missouri.

Deep Creek High School Bands - Contains band events, info on the different ensembles within the band, awards they have received, staff information, Band Booster news, and a page of links.

Dutchtown Middle School Band - Contains information about the band program in Geismar, Lousiana.

East Marching Band - Contains the bands current events, as well as some of its history. Sciotoville, Ohio.

Edison Middle School Band - Web site of Champaign, Illinois Edison Middle School Jazz and Concert bands.

Fairland High School Band - Includes calendars and band booster information from this Southern Ohio band.

Fannin County High School Band - Promotes leadership, musicianship, and music. Site inclues schedules, alumni information, information on the band boosters, and highlights from the past couple years.

The Graham High School Band Page - Bluefield, VA - Graham High School located in Bluefield, Virginia.

Grissom High School Band - Contains the band's history, director information, calendars, pictures, and sounds from the band.

Knox Middle School Band - This band is from Salisbury, North Carolina.

Lafayette High Mighty Lion Band - Contains news, pictures, audio, and more. Based in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Lied Middle School Orchestra - Under the directon of Mr. Charles Laux. Includes audio clips, director info, photos, and alumni information.

Littlerock High School-Band and Color Guard - Calendar, competition results, music and photos of this exceptional unit.

The Marching Band Guide of Southwestern Indiana - Hosts not only pages for each band and hosted contest, but an interactive message board.

Marching.com - Source for high school marching band events, contest results, links and resources.

Marine Park Band - Marine Park - I.S. 278 in Brooklyn N.Y.

McCracken Middle School Band (Skokie, Illinois) - McCracken Middle School Band, Skokie, Illinois - Information and resources for band students and parents

MCHSBAND.com: Mt. Carmel High School Instrument Music Dept. - This school is located about 20 minutes north of San Diego

McLane Highlander Marching Band Page - From Fresno, California. Contains a schedule, sounds, a band handbook, and more.

Munford High School Band - Tennessee High School and Middle school band program.

National Schools Symphony Orchestra - A UK orchestra for 13 - 18 year olds. Includes application information and photos from previous courses.

NCHS Warrior Bands - Provides information about the North Cobb High School Band in Kennesaw, Georgia.

Norristown Area High School Marching Band - Information on scores, performances, band members, and staff. Located in Norristown, Pennsylvania.

North Allegheny High School Marching Band - Performance and rehearsal schedule, staff information, band manual, music, photos, and news. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Northvista Band website - Welcome to the Northvista Secondary Band page, Band teacher-in-charge: Mdm Lee and Mrs Chia Band instructor is Mr Ong

Norwalk High School Band Program - Latest information regarding the marching band, Guard, concert band, and Jazz ensemble. Includes competition results and picture galleries. Located in Norwalk, Connecticutt.

O'Fallon High School Band - View the band's schedule, the alumni page, and competition results.

The Ouachita Parish High School Band - Ouachita Parish High School concert and marching bands. Near Monroe Louisiana.

Plano West Band and Booster Club - Includes schedules, pictures, rosters and sounds of the Plano, Tx. Wolves band.

Polar Bear Band - Contains schedules and information on staff and band members. Based in West Virginia.

Princeton Bands - Home of the Princeton, Indiana Tiger bands. Provides information about staff, officers, and members. Also includes photographs, calendar, and fundraiser information.

River Hill Band Online - News, an events calendar, and pictures of The River Hill High School Bands and Music Department. Located in Clarksville, Maryland.

Salisbury High School Band - Contains information about the Concert, Marching, and Jazz bands. Also, check out info on the Band Boosters, information on the Director, who the Student Leaders are, and their links page.

School Band and Orchestra Web Links - Student concert bands, marching bands, jazz bands, orchestras and drill teams are all represented.

Secaucus High School Marching Band - Home of the Patriot marching band. Pictures, memories, dates, issues, music files, and general information. Located in Secaucus, New Jersey.

Snake River High School Choral Music - Includes calendar, photos of recent events and audition information. Located in Blackfoot, Idaho/

St. Amant High School Band - Includes audio and video, calendars, and band booster information. St. Amant, Louisiana.

St. Charles West High School Bands - Includes schedule, photos, audio files, forum, and members-only area.

TullahomaBand.org - This band is in Southern Tennessee near the Alabama border.

Walker High School Band - Contains information on the directors, a band calendar, pictures, and news. Based in Walker, Alabama.

Wayne High School "Red Regime" Bands - Contains information on their marching show, pictures, auxilary info, a calendar of events, and the band staff.

West-Oak High School Warrior Band - Site includes information on the marching band, a calendar, photos, and band booster information.

Chandra and David's - Learn about traditional Indian music. Introduction and articles on the music and instruments of India.

The Mississippi: River of Song - PBS's Smithsonian Institution series explores contemporary music along the Mississippi, using local bands and artists as case studies. Includes online teacher's guide.

Music Genre Sampler @ DataDragon - Learn about different musical genres including rock, Celtic, classical, and more all with artist and site links.

Music of Yesterday and Today - Thinkquest site created by elementary school students provides short descriptions of popular music styles, including Jazz, Classical, Country, Rap, Blues and Rock 'n Roll.

A.D.A.M. Music School - Offers free online music lessons for beginners. Registration required.

The AnimalBand - Interactive online game helps young children learn music appreciation and understanding. Learn how to identify the separate parts of a song by listening to animals sound them out.

The Basics of Reading Music - Kevin Meixner offers a free tutorial that teaches about the staff, treble clefs, bass clefs, and note names. Includes audio samples.

Elements of Music Notation - Basic introduction to reading music. Learn note names, clefs, staff, and signs. Worksheets with answer keys included.

Gary Ewer's Easy Music Theory - Contains 26 free lessons that teach you the beginnings of music theory. Learn about the staff and clefs, sharps and flasts, scales, key signatures, and triads.

Happy Note - Offers computer games that allow kids to learn how to read music in a fun way.

Introduction to Reading Music - Uses simple terms to introduce the most important topics in reading music.

The Lost Treasure of Treble Island - Provides an introduction to music theory, relates theory to piano and guitar, offers online review game, and includes glossary of musical terms. A ThinkQuest web site.

Music Theory - Articles, online reference books, interactive exercises, and questions.

The Charlie Horse Music Pizza - A half-hour musical comedy series from award winning children's performer, Shari Lewis, is devoted to music education for young children. Site has a parents' and a kids' section.

Popstars Sugar Jones - Follow the recording careers of Sugar Jones, the five Canadian women who starred in the reality tv series Popstars.

Rock On TV - A database of music on television. Search by date, television station, title and genre, or scan the listings.

The Saturday Show - The site for BBC's showbiz and music news series.

STARStreet - Find out about each day's show, read biographies, and listen to the new single of the CITV television series about a group of friends who play in a band together.

Top of the Pops - The official Top of the Pops website from the BBC. Site has pop news, charts and competitions as well as a chance to chat live with the stars.

Colorado Springs Children's Chorale - Sharing our dreams of a better world through song. The purpose of the CSCC is to provide excellent choral education and performing opportunities to talented children in the Pikes Peak Region.

Dwayne's Singing Page - Articles on ranges, exercises, vibrato, and how to sing, as well as vocal technique. Also includes 50 singing tips.

Eisenhower Elite Energy Show Choir - The Official EEE site maintained by the Elite Energy Booster Group. Competition information and activities are listed as well as information about members and staff.

Fox Valley Swedish Children's Chorus - Get information on the director and webmaster, check out their list of events, and view their photo gallery. Discover the Swedish heritage and have fun.

Free Lessons and FAQ - Vocal therapist Mark Baxter offers a singers FAQ, and free online voice lessons that address issues common to most singers.

Free Singing Tips - A to Z tips designed to help people improve their singing skills.

Hamilton Children's Choir - The HCC has been established for over 27 years and is one of the country's premiere children's choirs. All event information, and concert schedules are listed on this site

Irving Middle School Vocal Music Department - Information about each of the Irving vocal groups, the 7 - 9 music curriculum guide, calendars, photos, a sound archive, webquests, and music links.

The Maesteg Children's Choir - Official web site with details about the group along with photographs and contact information.

Tehachapi High School Show Choir - Includes accomplishments, schedule of events and audio files of performances.

Voiceteacher - Information on how the voice works and 'Speech-Level-Singing'. This technique claims fame to 97 Grammy winners and 4 Metropolitan Opera winners.