WORKSHEETS
Share the story of Marian Anderson's achievements with your students, and assign the related activities as a way of…
Creative writing, drawing, and listening extension activities for Anna Harwell Celenza's children's books on classical…
REFERENCE
Students will learn about the important contributions made by Duke Ellington to the field of jazz, as well as some of…
DAILY WARM-UPS
In this printable reading warm-up, students read a short biography on Frank Sinatra and answer reading comprehension…
Louis Armstrong's talent as a trumpeter shaped the world of jazz.
Robert Johnson was a talented guitarist, whose music laid the groundwork for Delta blues.
Ella Fitzgerald is one of the most acclaimed artists in the history of jazz.
ASSESSMENT
The ten questions in this printable multiple-choice quiz test students' knowledge of the achievements of women in…
Share the true life story of American composer and conductor Marvin Hamlisch with your students. This 60-page guide for…
Read about Alanis Morissette, a famous Canadian singer-songwriter and actress who has won many Juno awards and Grammys.
Ever wonder what it takes to be a musician? Read this article to find out what the job is like and how to prepare for…
Use a biography and extension activities to learn more about Guy Lombardo, a Canadian-American speed-boat racer,…
Read this biography to learn about the life and career of Canadian singer Celine Dion.
Read about Sir Mick Jagger, the rock musician who was knighted in 2002.
Rock musician Bob Geldof used his talents to organize Live Aid concerts that strive to raise money for victims of…
Read this biography to learn about the life, career, and humanitarian work of Yusuf Islam, also known as the 1970s…
Read this biography to learn more about the life and career of musician Johnny Cash.
A brief article about photographer and director Gordon Parks.
Learn about the life of Ella Fitzgerald, one of the greatest singers in jazz history.
Learn more about the life of jazz singer Billie Holiday.
A brief article about jazz musician Louis Armstrong.
A brief article about opera singer Marian Anderson, the first African American to sing at the Metropolitan Opera.
Billy Strayhorn, jazz composer, in an interview with Stanley Dance.
Relate the story of John Lennon to your students, and have them do the suggested activity to learn more about this…
