After being intrigued by the integration of SFS Kids (present in a previous post) in the classroom, I was motivated to look into other interactive websites that can be utilized in the music classroom.  Among the most memorable was PlayMusic.org.

This is a site that provides youngsters the opportunity to explore the multiple realms within the world of music.  Students are provided the opportunity to learn about instruments, notation, and composing while listening to styles from all over the world.  Also present on this site are interviews with young, up and coming musicians, composers, teachers, and instrument makers, as well as a very cool “chat” forum in which students can interact with other students from all over discussing with each other their musical knowledge.  There are also links to other musical websites that contain information on how to make homemade instruments, how to get in contact with music teachers from around the world, and how to find a community chorus or orchestra to get involved with! 

Video games are commonly connected to discussions on violence and gore, but not when the Symphony Orchestra has anything to do about it!  This website also has a gazette section that has fun antidotes about such issues.