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Costumed musicians perform music of the medieval and renaissance eras on period instruments before live student audiences.

Peter Ustinov reads The Orchestra, the award-winning book and CD by Mark Rubin, illustrated by Alan Daniel, introducing the music and instruments of the classical orchestra to children ages 5 - 12

Wynton Marsalis teaches the fundamentals with down-to earth humor, vivid examples (syncopation taught by dribbling a basketball), and a contagious love of music.

Discover the life and times of famous artists—Cassatt, Monet, Rembrandt, Degas, Goya, Homer— in these fictionalized episodes based on actual events.

Discover the life and times of famous artists and composers in these fictionalized episodes, overflowing with examples of their art and music.

Explore the role of music and patriotism during the War of 1812

Trace the roots and branches of bluegrass in this splendid documentary.

The Music and Rhythms that Started a Cultural Revolution. 

 PBS documents the migratory history of blues told by the musicians that lived it.

A reenactment of daily life in colonial America where music was a ritual part. Great for music and history classes!

An ideal introduction to the drama, characters and spectacle of opera! Charlton Heston narrates the story from 10 original opera settings, interspersed with excerpts from major opera productions.

Barn Dance! by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault is the book to read. LeVar Burton visits a Tennessee hoedown, bluegrass music, and clogging lesson at an authentic barn dance.

Hear the story by Jan Brett. Then go behind the scenes with The Boys Choir of Harlem and visit street musicians in New York.

A little lamb outwits a hungry coyote in this Mexican-American folk tale retold by Verna Aardema. Then explore the Latino culture with LeVar Burton in a visit with the musical group Los Lobos for a fun-filled Mexican fiesta.

The book by Jeanette Winter is the story of Peg Leg Pete and his work with the Underground Railroad. The video celebrates the road to freedom, and teaches about the history, heroes, stories and music of African-Americans.

In the story by Jonathan London, a cat creates a sound all his own and sees how the rhyme and rhythms affect his audience.

In the book by Tomi dePaola a young Indian boy follows his vision quest for a special gift he can give to his people. He discovers the Pueblo Indian peoples' use of natural materials in their pottery, painting and dance.