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General Music Sites (Composers, Instruments, Inc.)

J.S. Bach Home Page - A detailed biography and portraits, tour Bach's life in Germany, catalog of his works, bibliography, recommended recordings.

San Francisco Symphony Kids' Site - Teaches the instruments of the orchestra, the basics of reading music, and has an online radio. Has an orchestra seating chart too.

Classical Net Composers Index - Short biographies with music lists.

Playmusic: American Symphony Orchestra League - Provides information about musical instruments, modern composers, and musicians. No pictures.

Essentials of Music - Basic information about classical music, including eras, terms and composers, with audio examples.

Song Lyrics

Kididdles: Kids' Songs - Offers the lyrics to almost 2000 songs and lullabies, as well as stories, games, and contests.

Scoutsongs.com - A songbook containing lyrics of songs for scout meetings and camping trips.