Database/Resources

Cadenza

Resources for classical and contemporary musicians

Classic Cat

The free classical catalogue

Classical USA

Classical Music Resource on the Web

Impulse Classical Music Website

provides personalised pages on performers and composers together with entries for record labels and affiliated organisations and holds classical music tracks with copy-right protection in the digital domain.

Classical Composers Database

Database of 4221 composers.

Contents

Cipoo.net -public domain choral music-

Free Choral and Piano-Voice(s) Music Sheet MIDI MP3 Files

Magagine/News/Information

BBC Music Magagine

The official website of BBC Music Magazine

CLASSICA

Classical music news and links (language: Japanese)

Classical music daily - Music and Vision

The world's first daily classical music magazin.

ClassicOL.Com

Free Website, Radio, Classical Music Guide, Quiz, News, and New Features.

Good-Music-Guide.com

A weekly listening guide to good music of all types on compact disc.

How to Play Piano

Your free resource and guide to learning the piano.

Learn Drums

Great drumming resource for players of all levels to improve

La Scena Musicale

The premiere source for classical music and opera.

Music Info4all

information on a wide variety of topics that are asssociated with buying, owning, playing, finding tuition and maintaining a musical instrument.

Association/Network

ACMP, The Chamber Music Network

ACMP is a non-profit association that facilitates informal playing and singing by people of all ages and nationalities, beginners to professionals.

ASTA, American String Teachers Association

The American String Teachers Association, founded more than 60 years ago, is a membership organization for string and orchestra teachers and players, helping them to develop and refine their careers.

APA, Music Players Association, Japan

APA (Amateur Music Player's Association, Japan), was established in 1974. APA is nationwide network which consists of over 1000 amateur musicians in Japan.

Concentus Europae / Lago Maggiore - Varese

In the summer of 2006, inspired and organised by Sig.ra Busboom, a most enthusiastic and dynamic lady, we began to look for other musicians interested in starting a string ensemble, with the aim of eventually forming an orchestra, so we are always looking for players of all instruments.

Music Education Online

Music Education Online is the website of Children's Music Workshop - an Emmy award winning music education company which specializes in a variety of products and services including custom designed band and orchestra method books, school site music instruction, instrument sales and rentals, music education advocacy and more.

The National Association of Youth Orchestras

The National Association of Youth Orchestras was formed in 1965 to share best practice and encourage self-help amongst the then emerging and dynamic Youth Orchestra movement in the UK.

The Viola Web Site

Home of the Viola Societies and the Viola Mailing Lists.

A nationwide network of professional music teachers and music schools, supported by a small team of people who are dedicated to matching students with teachers.

World Clarinet Alliance

The World Clarinet Alliance Official Site is a vital primary source of information for all levels of players and interests, and is intended to expand horizons and make possible vital advancements for all players, students and professionals alike, and give a truly International perspective on the Community of Clarinet Performance and Education.

Youth Music

Youth Music works alongside the formal and community-based sectors to support music-making and training.

Music publishers

Edition Silvertrust

Edition Silvertrust is a family business run by professional and amateur musicians who have played, performed and become familiar with the literature from the wider world of chamber music as few others have. You will find a lot of (not so popular but) very beatuful music. Please listen to their soundbites.

TACTUS LTD

TACTUS LTD is a music publishing and production company. Owned by Ilkka Kuusisto and sons Jaakko and Pekka, it publishes and distributes their works. We are also happy to assist in music productions from consultation to concert arrangements, both private and public. Please listen to Jaakko Kuusisto, Violin Concerto, Op. 28.

Music teachers

Musika

Musika is great resource for anyone looking to learn an instrument, no matter the age or ability. You can find expert music teachers for singing, piano, violin, guitar lessons and other musical instruments.

Stars & Catz Music Teacher Network, USA,  Australia,  UK,  Canada

A nationwide network of professional music teachers and music schools, supported by a small team of people who are dedicated to matching students with teachers.

MusicTeachers.co.uk

A free service which aims to support musicians in every aspect of education and performance.

Performing musician groups

The Callipygian Players

The Callipygian Players are an ensemble of Chicago's finest period instrument musicians and singers under the leadership of Director and Baroque Violinist Martin Davids. We present innovative and exciting concerts of music from the Baroque era (approximately 1600-1750). Known for our interesting programming, our concerts feature music of well known composers as well as lesser known masterpieces.

baroquelute.com

Home of lutenist, Timothy Burris, Music's Quill, and Ensalada.

Orchestras

UK Amateur Orchestras

This is a jumping off point for an unofficial round-up of the huge number of non-professional orchestras and ensembles in the UK.

Solists

Marumo Sasaki

An elegant cellist born in Japan now residing in Italy.

Instruments

Atelier Français Tokyo

Bienvenue à l’Atelier Français Tokyo, un nouveau magasin de violons situé au cœur de la ville, à Yotsuya. Xavier Hertz est à votre écoute pour l’entretien de votre instrument à cordes. Passionné de musique classique et d’instruments anciens, violoniste amateur, il vous présente sa sélection originale: des instruments et archets de qualité, quelle que soit la catégorie qui vous intéresse. Atelier Français Tokyo, soyez en harmonie avec votre instrument !

 

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