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Gallery Music
(Sung by church and chapel "bands" in the UK in the 18th and 19th centuries) Includes articles, sample scores and MIDI files, links, and organizations.
http://www.westgallerymusic.co.uk/index.html
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Jewry in Music
Articles and links about the entry of Jews into the musical professions in Europe in the early nineteenth century.
http://www.smerus.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk
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Black History and Classical Music
Brief overview and biographical notes about conductors and performers in the classical tradition.
http://chevalierdesaintgeorges.homestead.com/History.html
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Eras Online
Basics about the major periods of classical (art) music, with terms, composers, RAM audio examples, and purchase links. From Essentials of Music, sponsored by Sony Classical and W. W. Norton.
http://www.essentialsofmusic.com/eras/eras.html
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History in Song
Includes annotated texts about American history, from Revolutionary War songs to 1960's anti-war protests.
http://www.fortunecity.com/tinpan/parton/2/
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The Music of Freemasonry
Masonic influences on Classical music, and music in the Lodge: Notes, MIDI samples, and facsimile pages.
http://www.masonmusic.org/
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Music History Resources
Outlines and timelines on various topics in music history from the Middle Ages to the present.
http://www.geocities.com/papandrew/
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International Alliance for Women in Music
Includes chronology, extensive biographies of obscure musicians, MIDI files, discography, bibliography, and resources.
http://www.iawm.org/
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Corridos Sin Fronteras
Information from Smithsonian Institute about the native Mexican folk music tradition. Includes a graphical timeline, music samples, videos, guides and background material for teachers.
http://www.corridos.org/
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