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Professional Disc Jockey - Careers in Music Created: Monday, September 17, 2007 Updated: Friday, May 25, 2012
Are you good at expressing yourself and love music at the same time? Then, becoming a professional disc jockey might be for you.
The Conductor - What is a Conductor? Created: Tuesday, July 31, 2007 Updated: Friday, May 25, 2012
What does a conductor do? Learn more in this article.
The Composer - What is a Composer Created: Sunday, July 29, 2007 Updated: Friday, May 25, 2012
Tips for those wanting to become composers.
The Choir Director - Choral Director Created: Thursday, July 26, 2007 Updated: Friday, May 25, 2012
More information on what it takes to be a choir director.
The Music Arranger - What is a Music Arranger? Created: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 Updated: Friday, May 25, 2012
Information for and about music arrangers.
On This Day in June - June 1 to 15 - This Day in Music History Created: Monday, April 30, 2012 Updated: Friday, May 25, 2012
Learn what important music-related events occurred from June 1 to 15 over the years.
The Accompanist - What is an Accompanist? Created: Monday, July 23, 2007 Updated: Friday, May 25, 2012
Explanation of the role of music accompanists.
Careers In Music Education Created: Sunday, March 26, 2006 Updated: Friday, May 25, 2012
A list of possible careers for those interested in music education.
On This Day in July - July 16 to 31 - This Day in Music History Created: Friday, May 25, 2012 Updated: Friday, May 25, 2012
Learn what important music-related events occurred from July 16 to 31 over the years.
On This Day in June - June 16 to 30 - This Day in Music History Created: Monday, April 30, 2012 Updated: Thursday, May 24, 2012
Learn what important music-related events occurred from June 16 to 30 over the years.
On This Day in July - July 1 to 15 - This Day in Music History Created: Thursday, May 24, 2012 Updated: Thursday, May 24, 2012
Learn what important music-related events occurred from July 1 to 15 over the years.
Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp - Twin Lake Michigan Created: Wednesday, December 06, 2006 Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
More information on Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp located in Twin Lake, Michigan.
Best Music for and About Summer - Best Songs of Summer, Best Summer Songs Created: Saturday, May 30, 2009 Updated: Monday, May 21, 2012
There are many reasons why so many people love summer; it's the time when students take a break from the demands of school and parents plan vacations or get-togethers for the family. Perhaps this i...
Classical Music Hall of Fame and Museum - Cincinnati Ohio Created: Thursday, December 07, 2006 Updated: Monday, May 21, 2012
More information on the Classical Music Hall of Fame and Museum located at Cincinnati, Ohio.
Profile of Jerome Kern - Jerome Kern Biography Created: Monday, May 14, 2012 Updated: Monday, May 21, 2012
Information on the life and works of composer Jerome Kern.
International Choir Competitions - List of Choir Competitions Created: Tuesday, October 17, 2006 Updated: Monday, May 21, 2012
A directory of international competitions for amateur and professional choirs.
Summer Music Camps Programs - Summer Music Programs Created: Wednesday, May 31, 2006 Updated: Monday, May 21, 2012
A collection of summer music camps and summer music programs.
2012 Music Festivals in the USA - Music festivals for June, July and August 2012 Created: Monday, March 12, 2012 Updated: Monday, May 21, 2012
A list of some of the best music festivals in and around the United States scheduled for June, July and August 2012.
Musicians and Their Moms Created: Tuesday, May 05, 2009 Updated: Sunday, May 13, 2012
All of us have people in our lives who have influenced us positively, and most of the time these people are our own parents. Many composers, musicians and performers reached the pinnacle of their c...
Profile of Marian Anderson - Marian Anderson Biography Created: Monday, May 07, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Learn more about the struggles and triumphs of the famous recitalist Marian Anderson.
Famous Moms in Music Created: Sunday, May 13, 2007 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Links to profiles of famous women composers who were also devoted moms.
On This Day in May - May 16 to 31 - This Day in Music History Created: Friday, April 20, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Learn what important music-related events occurred from May 16 to 31 over the years.
On This Day in May - May 1 to 15 - This Day in Music History Created: Saturday, March 31, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Learn what important music-related events occurred from May 1 to 15 over the years.
On This Day in April - April 16 to 30 - This Day in Music History Created: Thursday, February 23, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Learn what important music-related events occurred from April 16 to 30 over the years.
On This Day in April - April 1 to 15 - This Day in Music History Created: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Learn what important music-related events occurred from April 1 to 15 over the years.
On This Day in March - March 16 to 31 - This Day in Music History Created: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Learn what important music-related events occurred from March 16 to 31 over the years.
On This Day in March - March 1 to 15 - This Day in Music History Created: Sunday, January 29, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Learn what important music-related events occurred from March 1 to 15 over the years.
On This Day in February - February 16 to 29 - This Day in Music History Created: Sunday, January 01, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Learn what important music-related events occurred from February 16 to 29 over the years.
On This Day in February - February 1 to 15 - This Day in Music History Created: Monday, December 26, 2011 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Learn what important music-related events occurred from February 1 to 15 over the years.
On This Day in January - January 16 to 31 - This Day in Music History Created: Sunday, December 25, 2011 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Learn what important music-related events occurred from January 16 to 31 over the years.
On This Day in January - January 1 to 15 - This Day in Music History Created: Monday, December 12, 2011 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Learn what important music-related events occurred from January 1 to 15 over the years.
On This Day in December - December 16 to 31 - This Day in Music History Created: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
Learn what important music-related events transpired in the month of December through the years.

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