Teaching Resources

Full-length, rare performances by Billie Holiday, Bessie Smith, Peggy Lee, Lena Horne, Dinah Washington, Sarah Vaughan and Ethel Waters.

These are favorites with kids! A youth get to know each composer and his music in each live drama. Perfect to introduce these composers & their music.

A documentary and 2 performances. 

Woody Guthrie permeated America's music and social conscience.

She was the voice of gospel music around the world.

In this film by Tony Palmer, the landscapes of America, which Adams brings to life in his music, are backdrops for this intimate portrait of the most performed composer of his generation. 

Filmed in Russia, Switzerland and America, with stirring musical performances, this is a loving insight into the man & his music by Tony Palmer.

Stravinsky's wife, children, and musical associates share insights into his life and work in this documentary by Tony Palmer

Portrays the love of Robert and Clara Schumann in a unique and fascinating blend of narration, dialogue, and music.

Lavish musical biography of Jerome Kern directed by Vincente Minnelli and featuring numerous performances.

Produced in Italy, this story spans Puccini's creative life from student days to the height of success.

Explores the life, loves and struggles of Giuseppe Verdi, with more than 20 excerpts from his operas.

Compelling documentary directed by Phil Grabsky, set in the places Beethoven lived, composed, and performed,

Compelling documentary directed by Phil Grabsky, set in the place Mozart lived, composed, and performed.

Compelling documentaries directed by Phil Grabsky, set in the places they lived, composed, and performed their through music,

"Everything in this video, both the good and the bad in my life, is the absolute truth." - says Willie.

Moving bio of Paul Robeson, the son of a runaway slave, who became a Renaissance man. 

Zubin Mehta and the Los Angeles Symphony comment on and perform Raval's Bolero. 

Starring Steve Allen and Donna Reed