1. A Brief Biography of Mozart
(Teacher Resources/Music History)

This document presents a brief biography of Mozart including his early childhood, travels, and demise in 1791. Born in 1756, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was the second child in the family of Leopol

2. Mozart 9 Review Music Notation Software
(Computer Software/Music Notation)

Mozart 9 is a useful and competent music notation software program by a developer named David Weber.  The software is a fairly popular alternative to the more expensive (and fully featured) offerings

3. Gran Partita K 361
(Teacher Resources/Curriculum)

Perhaps one of the most prized works for wind band ever written, Mozart's Gran Partita (Serenade No. 10 in B-Flat Major), has been reprinted with stunning facsimiles of the original manuscripts from M

4. Gran Partita K 361
(Books/Conducting and Score Study)

Perhaps one of the most prized works for wind band ever written, Mozart's Gran Partita (Serenade No. 10 in B-Flat Major), has been reprinted with stunning facsimiles of the original manuscripts from M

5. History of the Clarinet From the 19th Century
(Teacher Resources/Music History)

While composers had already begun to write music for the clarinet, such as Mozart with the Clarinet Concerto and Clarinet Quintet, it was the 19th century that saw an explosion of use of the clarinet

6. History of the Clarinet From the 19th Century
(Teacher Resources/Music in General)

While composers had already begun to write music for the clarinet, such as Mozart with the Clarinet Concerto and Clarinet Quintet, it was the 19th century that saw an explosion of use of the clarinet

7. Brass Musical Instruments
(Teacher Resources/Playing an Instrument)

...orthy, this instrument took its place in the classical orchestras of 18th century, including the music of Mozart and Haydn. It is sometimes used as a solo instrument.   Trombone - The wo...

8. The Best Personal Karaoke Players
(Teacher Resources/Computers)

There are a lot of personal Karaoke players available on the open market today. When finding a Karaoke player to purchase, it can be hard to select a player that will provide the best performance

9. Book Review: Band Nerds by DJ Corchin
(Teacher Resources/Music in General)

Band members are like a family, and all members of that family regardless of where or when they grew up share similar memories about the years spent with their friends and collegues in the school

10. Better Minds Through Music
(Teacher Resources/Advocacy)

...ews ran a segment titled Better Minds Through Music.  The story was a kind of follow-up to the whole Mozart Effect controversy.  At issue in the report was the question as to whether or not ...

11. Music Composer Research Database
(Teacher Resources/Music History)

... IvesFranz LisztGuillaume de MachautFelix MendelssohnClaudio MonteverdiModest MoussorgskyWolfgang Amadeus MozartGiovanni da PalestrinaHenry PurcellOttorino RespighiRobert SchumannJan SibeliusJohn Phil...

12. Music as it is Defined
(Teacher Resources/Music in General)

.... And he defines accordingly. One says Nevin is music and Bach is noise. One declares Mozart to be noise and Stravinsky, music. Another reverses the definition. Even the dictionary...

13. So You Want to be President? Learn to Play a Musical Instrument!
(Teacher Resources/Playing an Instrument)

... adapt to the world around it. One such test showed that people that had listened to just ten minutes of Mozart's "Sonata for Two Pianos in D Major" and then took a spatio-temporal reason...

14. Journey Of A Thousand Miles: My Story- Autobiography of Lang Lang
(Books/Music Appreciation)

Until seeing Lang Lang on an NBC News program recently I had never heard of him. When I then saw him perform in the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Olympics I became mildly intrigued.  Now i

15. Finale 2009 First Impressions
(Blogs/Tales From The Podium)

When I received my copy of Finale 2009 last week I was anxious to get started on doing an in depth review of it.  Now that I have had a few days to kick it around I am confident I can give you

16. Finale 2009 Released
(Blogs/Tales From The Podium)

I am a big fan of both Sibelius and Finale and have done reviews on them here at MusicEdMagic in the past.  I recently received word that the newest version of Finale, Finale 2009 , is being

17. Free Karaoke Software
(Teacher Resources/Computers)

With the rising popularity of Karaoke, the demand for quality Karaoke software has increased. While the best software solutions are expensive and aimed at commercial usages (bars, hotels, et ceter

18. Mendellsohn Wedding March- Free Sheet Music
(Teacher Resources/Sheet Music)

This article contains links to the famous Wedding March written by Felix Mendellsohn.  Parts are provided for all concert band instruments including flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, tromb

19. Hearing Loss In Children From iPods and Other Environmental Factors
(Teacher Resources/Music in General)

As adults we take the precious gift of hearing for granted.  Our children disregard it even more so.  In this age of MP3 players and iPods, protecting a child or teenager's hearing is of

20. Sibelius Announces $100 Rebate Offer
(Blogs/Tales From The Podium)

The music notation wars are evidently heating up as Sibelius announced today that they will begin to offer a $100 rebate on new purchases of Sibelius 5 Full Version.  Even educator version purc

21. Electronic Music Page Turner
(Blogs/Tales From The Podium)

Several years ago I remember reading about a device called the MusicPad.  That novel little gadget was essentially a stripped down laptop computer with one purpose in life, to allow you to disp

22. Controlling Sibelius or Finale With Gaming Keyboards
(Blogs/Tales From The Podium)

Do you spend hours (days?) behind the computer writing music for your students or as your primary business?  It is now possible to control your Sibelius or Finale music notation software with s

23. Book Review: Leadership: Vision, Commitment, Action by Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser
(Blogs/Tales From The Podium)

Dr. Tim has always been a wonderful source of inspiration and innovation when it comes to developing the leadership potential of our students.  One of his latest publications, Leadership: Vi

24. Free Christmas Sheet Music And Lyrics For Any Band Instrument
(Teacher Resources/Sheet Music)

For nearly a year now I have been transcribing the melodies of many popular, traditional Christmas carols into the Sibelius music notation system.  All of these songs are in the public domain,

25. Joy To The World- Christmas Free Sheet Music and Lyrics
(Teacher Resources/Sheet Music)

This document contains links to free sheet music and lyrics for the vocal and instrumental melody parts to the traditional Christmas song , Joy To The World.  Parts are available for all common

26. Free Music Composing and Notation Software
(Teacher Resources/Computers)

Remember the old saying that there is no such thing as a free lunch?  When looking for free music composing or notation software you can find several different free offerings, but like good Chi

27. Deck The Halls- Free Sheet Music and Lyrics
(Teacher Resources/Sheet Music)

This document contains the instrumental, vocal, and guitar parts to the traditional Christmas Carol , Deck The Halls. Over the centuries Deck The Halls has had many minor changes made to its lyrics,

28. Dixie - Free Sheet Music
(Teacher Resources/Sheet Music)

In 1859 Daniel Emmett wrote the well known song titled Dixie (originally titled I Wish I Was In Dixie and also known as Dixie's Land).  It immediately became quite popular in the North, and sprea

29. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen- Free Christmas Sheet Music and Lyrics
(Teacher Resources/Sheet Music)

Free sheet music and lyrics to the traditional Christmas Carol , God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen with parts available in PDF and Sibelius SIB formats.  Parts for this and many other Christmas Songs

30. Alouette- Free Sheet Music
(Teacher Resources/Sheet Music)

Free sheet music for the French traditional song, Alouette. Allouette - French Canadian Traditional Song Free Sheet Music For The Traditional French Canadian Song "Alouette" Alou