Reference, Special Needs

Meet the innovators Fender, Hammond, Steinway, Moog, Conn, Zildjian, Ludwig, .F. Martin and more.

This compelling visual and narrative work explores the roots and evolution of all genres, periods, instruments, composers, and performers of Western music and music from around the world

Ruby helps kids explore ways to identify, express, and move through their feelings.

A Symphony of the Human Spirit.  Award-winning documentary of a Paraguayan village built on a landfill, and the man who built instruments from the garbage and began The Recycled Orchestra.

When renowned dancer Pierre Dulaine (Antonio Banderas) takes a teaching job in a NYC public school, he is ridiculed by the street-wise students. He begins to meld their hip-hop moves with his ballroom style and, over time, becomes their mentor. 

A homeless, ex-Julliard musician battles mental illness through the power of music and friendship. 

The harrowing documentary of the 8 bandsmen who stayed and played on the Titanic knwoing their fate was sealed.

A showcase of awe-inspiring talent, tenacity and passion, Bess Kargman's documentary paints a thrilling and moving portrait of the most gifted young ballet stars of tomorrow.

An uplifting hit cheered by audiences everywhere starring Richard Dreyfuss as a composer and High School teacher.

Two transformative programs in public schools bring underprivileged children/youth together through dance.

1911 edition in digital format with enhanced navigation.

Boston Youth Symphony players are taken completely out of their comfort zones.

Explore the phenomena of sound. Why are some sounds musical and others only noise?

by Kerri Lynn Nichols.  Integrate “music moments” in language arts, math, science, social studies, visual arts, and wellness.