Performing Arts

Databases

"Wilson Art Index and RILM are among the resources in this collection."

"​References and multimedia deliver history-spanning coverage of notables."

"Comprehensive encyclopedia meeting the reference needs for all patrons -- from grade school students to business professionals"

Reliable Web Resources

• Library of Congress Performing Arts Encyclopedia
  
  
• Playbill Vault
  
  
• Internet Broadway Database
  
  
• American Music Collections from the Smithsonian
  Explore all types of music from American history
  
  
• Creating Music
  Learn about music and make your own music
  
  
• I Hear America Singing from PBS
  Explore the history of America concert songs
  
  
• Instrument Encyclopedia
  Browse 140 artifacts and learn about instruments
  
  
• Jazz Kids from PBS
  Explore resources related to Jazz music
  
  
• Lyrics World
  Lyrics to music from past and present
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• Music Journals and Magazines, Newspapers and Periodicals from Indiana University
  List of resources and links
  
  
  

• National Anthems
  Learn about national anthems from around the world
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• New York Philharmonic Kidzone
  ​Explore instruments, play games, and try out ideas
  
  
• Play Music
  Write music, meet musicians, learn about the orchestra, and explore the world of music
  
  
• San Francisco Symphony
  ​Learn about the instruments, go to the music lab, listen to music, or send a postcard
  
  
• Science of Sound
  Explore the science of sound through music
  
  
• Sing Along Songs
  Explore hundreds of children's, patriotic, and oldies' songs with MIDI files and lyrics
  
  
• Young Composers
  Students can share their ideas and music

Copyright Law and the Performing Arts

From Eduscapes Teacher Tap
 
Music Copyright & Performance Rights
ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers)
http://www.ascap.com/
The only U.S. performing rights organization created and controlled by composers, songwriters and music publishers, ASCAP protects the rights of its members by licensing and distributing royalties for the non-dramatic public performances of their copyrighted works.
 
Copyright Info
http://www.reach.net/~scherer/p/copyrite.htm
Easy to understand copyright information and links. Site contains valuable articles pertaining in particular to copyright law as it relates to music and information here regarding royalties, performance rights, computer music files, and copyright law as it relates to sheet music and tab distribution.
 
Kohn On Music Licensing
http://www.kohnmusic.com/
Online resource for anyone who has questions about Copyright Law and Licensing Music for use and distribution over the Web. Also contains links to lots of related music sites.