View and download the content standards in dance, music, theatre and/or visual arts, developed for each grade level. These standards were adopted by the California State Board of Education on January 10, 2001.

Following the link will take you to the draft of the Framework as approved by the State Board of Education on Jan. 7, 2004.

The California Department of Education provides information about standards and the framework, as well as information about funding and grants and state adopted instructional materials.

Developed by the Consortium of National Arts Education Associations (under the guidance of the National Committee for Standards in the Arts), the National Standards for Arts Education is a document which outlines basic arts learning outcomes integral to the comprehensive K-12 education of every American student.

Artsjournal.com has direct links to interesting and important news stories about the arts that are updated daily. Type "copyright" in the site's search engine and find up-to-date articles on copyright laws as they specifically pertain to the arts.

Several references regarding music copyrights.

The purposes of CMEA is: to promote access to a sequential music education for all PreK through grade 12 students taught by fully qualified music educators; to support and improve existing music programs; to promote quality pre-service and in-service music teacher preparation programs; and, to create a greater awareness of the value of music education through partnerships with other associations and advocacy among state and local agencies. This web site includes information on jobs, festivals, publications, hot topics and much more!

The purpose of the MENC: the National Music educators association is to advance music education by encouraging the study and making of music. Members include: music teachers, university faculty, researchers, college students preparing to be teachers, high school honor society members and MusicFriends, community members who support music education. Information on the site includes: publications, job information, web resources, and discussion forums focused on areas of interest. A first time visitor to the site may want to select the site Index to get an overview of resources and information available. A search feature is also available for the site.

The California Arts Project (TCAP) is the state's subject matter project in Visual and Performing Arts. TCAP's central mission is to deepen teachers' knowledge of dance, music, theatre, and visual arts, and to enhance instructional strategies for teaching these four disciplines to California's students, pre-kindergarten through post-secondary. This site hosts interesting features such as arts education research and a standards data base.

Actors' Equity Association is the labor union representing over 40,000 American actors and stage managers working in the professional theatre. The site provides information for union members, news, (casting notices) events, links to related sites and membership services. Within the Actor's Equity web page a wonderful career resource is the "Casting Call² section. Although primarily for the Equity actor the section provides job openings for Actors and Stage Managers. Here students can obtain current information about job openings in their area or anywhere in the country. Search categories include "types of notice" includes Equity Principal, Equity Chorus, non-required Principal, non-required chorus, or stage manager. Other categories include "state" or "by contract" This is a good primer for the actor looking for job opportunities.

This is the web site for the American Society of Aesthetics. Members are interested in aesthetics, philosophy of art, art theory and art criticism. The organization sponsors conferences, publish a journal and newsletter, and sponsors mailing lists and member web pages. Visitors to the site will find the links under "Ideas" of special interest.

The American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) is a non-profit music education organization whose purpose is to promote excellence in choral music through performance, composition, publication, research and teaching. ACDA members teach choral music in public and private schools: kindergarten through high school, and at college and university levels. The web site provides information regarding publications, conventions, local and state organizations, discussion forums, plus an on line store.

Web site of the American Music Conference. The main focus is promoting the benifits of music, music making and music education. In depth information is provided on the ongoing scientific research uncovering new links between active music making and the inner workings of the human brain. Click on Advocacy Toolkit to view information provided by the American Music Conference on Music Education Advocacy.

Web site of the American Music Therapy Association. Excellent site for anyone in search of a Music Therapist or a Music Therpist looking for a new position. Convention and membership information for clinics and seminars listed.

The American Orff-Schulwerk Association is a professional organization of music and movement educators dedicated to the creative teaching approach developed by Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman. Orff Schulwerk uses poems, rhymes, games, songs, and dances as examples and basic materials. Categories of information on the web site include: conferences and events, grants & scholarships, local chapter information, organization publications and an on line store. The organization membership form is also available on line.

The American String teachers Association with National School Orchestra Association promotes excellence in string and orchestra teaching and playing. Members include, students, teachers and performing artists and services are tailored to the level of member need. Web site information includes: publications, conference and workshop information, job postings and links to state chapters.

ARTS EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP on the World Wide Web provides a comprehensive listing of advocacy tools in print, on video and online with links to websites for obtaining resources from Partnership organizations. This includes information provided by the National Endowment for the Arts which assists non-profit organizations in identifying potential federal support for cultural programs and local access points for that support. Partners are listed in the annual Directory and partnering organizations include arts, education, business, philanthropic and government organizations that have national scope and impact. This site is a resource for all those who need to make a case for strong arts education.

ASCAP is a membership association of more than 120,000 U.S. composers, songwriters and publishers of every kind of music. Membership also extends to hundreds of thousands worldwide. ASCAP is the only U.S. performing rights organization created and controlled by composers, songwriters and music publishers, with a Board of Directors elected by and from the membership. Information on the web site includes: membership information, music licensing, legislation, and featured business articles and interviews. Of special interest to students and teachers may be J.A.M., Junior ASCAP Members, intended for students interested in music.

BMI is an American performing rights organization that represents approximately 300,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers in all genres of music. The non-profit-making company, founded in 1940, collects license fees on behalf of those American creators it represents, as well as thousands of creators from around the world who chose BMI for representation in the United States. The web site provides information for members and visitors. Visitors will find "About BMI" a good place to begin exploring the site. Features include a listening room, news, showcases and legislative updates. Quicktime or RealPlayer is required for files in the Listening Room.

The mission of the CAC is to make available and accessible quality art reflecting all of California's diverse cultures; to support the state's broad economic, educational, and social goals through the arts; to provide leadership for all levels of the arts community; and to present effective programs that add a further dimension to our cities, our schools, our jobs, and our creative spirit. You will find current information about educational grants programs on this web site. Select 'Arts in Education' to access the information on research, advocacy and funding.

The California Assembly of Local Arts Agencies (CALAA) is a non-profit, membership organization representing the state‚s 250 local arts agencies. CALAA defines local arts agencies as community organizations (private), or agencies of local government (public) which provide services, financial support, or other programs for a variety of arts organizations and/or individual artists, and the community as a whole. You will find links to local arts agencies on this site.

The Community Arts Network (CAN) project promotes information exchange, research and critical dialogue within the field of community-based arts, that is, art made as a voice and a force within a specific community of place, spirit or tradition. The CAN project is designed and managed by a partnership of Art in the Public Interest, a national nonprofit organization, and The Virginia Tech Department of Theatre Arts' Consortium for the Study of Theatre and Community. Click on Conversations to access forums/discussion board where you ask questions, discuss issues, and reflect on what you read on the CAN web site. APInews is the organization¹s regular newsletter on current events, and the Reading Room contains essays and links focusing on Community-based Arts.

Electronic Music Foundation (EMF) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to increasing public understanding of the role that electronic music, in its myriad forms and technologies, plays in our world. Their mission is one of outreach and support. Select EMF Institute to view information on the past and future of electronic music. The site also provides a calendar of events, links to software downloads and professional opportunities. Links to workshops and classes for student and teachers can be found under Professional Opportunities. Grant links are also provided located under Professional Opportunities.

Grammy.com is the website for the Recording Academy. Organized in 1957, by a visionary group of music professionals and label executives in Los Angeles who recognized the need to create an organization that would represent the creative people in the recording arts and sciences. Membership is at one of three levels: Voting Members, Associate Members and Affiliate Members. Affiliate Members include music educators and students. The web site provides a variety of member information, news and academy activity information. Select Grammy Foundation to learn about the activities of the non-profit arm of the Recording Academy.

The International Association for Jazz Education is a non-profit organization whose programs are aimed at nurturing the understanding and appreciation of jazz, providing leadership to educators regarding curriculum and performance, and providing teachers, students, and artists with information and resources. The web site contains information regarding the association's annual conference, the Artist Outreach Network, publications, local and regional information, plus links to other jazz resources.

Internet access to artists in music, dance, visual arts, and theatre art that introduce their art form, discuss the history, background and specificity, present personal insights, and perform or demonstrate their art.

This is the official website of the National Association of Teachers of Singing. NATS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging the highest standards of singing through excellence in teaching and the promotion of vocal education and research. The organization's goals include the professional advancement of the talented and the enrichment of the general public. Membership in the National Association of Teachers of Singing is open to any citizen of any country whose professional training and experience qualify him or her as a teacher of singing. There are three levels of new membership: Full Membership, Associate Membership, and Affiliate Membership.

The web site of the Percussive Arts Society is informative and useful for both teachers and students. Search for in depth information on anything regarding percussion technique, instruments, education, research, performance and appreciation throughout the world. Click on the small blue magnifying glass symbol in upper right to see an overview of the whole site. An online magazine is included for the latest percussion news plus valuable links.

Website of the Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association. The Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association is a non-profit organization whose active membership is drawn primarily from educational institutions -- elementary schools, junior high/middle schools, senior high schools, colleges and universities. Web site resources include: Job Postings / Openings, Calendar of SCSBOA Judged Concert Festivals, Field Show Tournaments, Parades and Honor Group Auditions and Concerts.

The California Arts Project (TCAP) is the state's subject matter project in Visual and Performing Arts. TCAP's central mission is to deepen teachers' knowledge of dance, music, theatre, and visual arts, and to enhance instructional strategies for teaching these four disciplines to California's students, pre-kindergarten through post-secondary. This site hosts interesting features such as arts education research and a standards data base.

CLRN makes it easy for you to find the standards-aligned software, video and Internet learning resources you need.

The Kennedy Center's Artsedge is a rich site featuring National Standards-based curriculum, lessons, and activities. It hosts many useful weblinks and an idea exchange for teachers of the visual and performing arts.

This site uses music as a springboard to teach English language skills to second language learners. There are links to teaching tips, songs to download and a ESL song directory. The "EFL Playhouse" link provides songs for teaching specific skills (such as past tense) and concepts (number sense, colors) set to familiar tunes ("The Farmer in the Dell", "BINGO"). Midi sound files provide audio of the tune.

Web site of the American Music Therapy Association. Excellent site for anyone in search of a Music Therapist or a Music Therpist looking for a new position. Convention and membership information for clinics and seminars listed.

AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS is an "information clearinghouse with a 40-year track record of objective arts industry research dedicated to serving local communities and creating opportunities for every American to participate in and appreciate the arts." On the page of the larger site, At-Risk students are addressed with tools for partnerships in an after school setting. Programs include Metropolitan Life Foundation YouthARTS Initiative and Coming Up Taller.

Arts For All, an after-school program in the performing arts for children with disabilities, was founded by pediatric physical therapist, Marcia Berger. Located in Tucson, Arizona, Arts For All currently has twelve programs which merge human services and the arts. The students, ages three through adulthood improve their language through singing, their coordination through dance, their visual perception through art classes and their thought processes and communication through drama. Events offer ASL Interpretation, Audio Description, Wheelchair Accessibility and TactileTours. Videotapes, compact disks and books are available through the newsletter. At this time, after school Dance classes have not yet been posted.

Established in 1986, the Coalition for Disabled Musicians, Inc. (CDM) is a voluntary, non-profit organization dedicated to enabling physically disabled musicians to pursue their musical dreams. The site includes a National Referral Service to facilitate contact between musicians and organizations with similar interests on a local level. CDM performs at schools and businesses inspiring students of all abilities. Sound samples are available for download. Merchandise, services, etc. do have charges associated with them.

Healing Harps is a not-for-profit organization focusing on music and musicianship co-founded by Ron Price, Professor of Harp at Northern Illinois University. While celebrating life through its unique voice, the diverse membership ranging in age from four to ninety-six includes many members challenged by disabilities or health problems. Healing Harps conducts a Teacher Training Program in which professional level harpists work with faculty in the fields of medicine, psychology, neuro-sciences, and music. Festivals and Monster Days are conducted nationwide several times a year.

High Beam Festival is Australia’s biennial international arts festival, showcasing contemporary works influenced or inspired by experience of disability. This ten day multi-arts festival presents the latest in disability arts – new perceptions, innovations and visions. High Beam is the largest festival of its type in the Southern Hemisphere and offers a spectacular program of music, comedy, theatre, dance, art, debate, workshops and community events.

The National Arts and Disability Center (NADC) is the national information dissemination, technical assistance and referral center specializing in the field of arts and disability. The NADC is dedicated to promoting the full inclusion of children and adults with disabilities into the visual-, performing-, media, and literary-arts communities. Its resource directories, annotated bibliographies, related links and conferences serve to advance artists with disabilities and accessibility to the arts. The NADC is a project of the University of California, at Los Angeles (UCLA), University Affiliated Program. A search feature is available under Resources Calendar of Events to access performance information.

ARTSEDGE, the National Arts and Education Information Network, hosted the online component of the first-ever National Forum on Careers in the Arts for People with Disabilities, which took place June 14-16, 1998. Online participants may still access the Forum's Agenda, Daily Updates, Concept Papers, Keynote Addresses (many of which, along with panel discussions, have been audio- and video-streamed at this site), People (biographies of the presenters and authors) and Final Recommendations

Recognizing the need to promote and develop ways to integrate the arts into general and special education programs, the P. Buckley Moss Society established the Foundation in 1995. The Foundation¹s mission is to increase public awareness and to develop and implement effective arts instruction for children with special needs. Information about annual conferences, national awards for teachers, post secondary scholarships for students with disabilities and a library of strategies is available to download.

Famous alumna Helen Keller’s story is available along with pictures and quotes from her autobiography. Music materials in Braille, large print, and cassette formats are provided to library patrons through the National Library Service. A special centralized library for musicians with disabilities features a collection of more than 30,000 books, musical scores and instructional recordings. Audio courses in guitar, recorder, accordion, piano, organ, and voice have been specifically developed.

Research and program descriptions are available from Coming Up Taller a private sector patrons program with the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities. This is the fifth year of $10,000 awards to recognize and support excellence in arts and humanities programs that take place outside the school curriculum, beyond the classroom, and during the non-school hours.

This is a comprehensive site relating to art and the disabled. Provides advocacy, information and exhibition opportunities for special needs artists and students. In 1999 Very Special arts changed its name to VSA Arts. Now standing for Vision, Strength and Artistic Expression, VSA Arts is an International Organization that creates learning opportunities through the arts for people with disabilities. The organization offers arts-based programs in creative writing, dance, drama, music and visual arts.

This is a short lesson for grades 2-6 that addresses the procedure for beginning compositions for young children. It provides a clear plan while keeping it simple for those with time constraints.

This lesson assists young students in understanding the concept of dynamics. You will need a variety of unpitched percussion instruments. The lesson uses a story of choice about a rainstorm.

This is a short lesson for grades 2-6 that addresses the procedure for beginning compositions for young children. It provides a clear plan while keeping it simple for those with time constraints.

This is a short lesson for grades 2-6 that addresses the procedure for beginning compositions for young children. It provides a clear plan while keeping it simple for those with time constraints.

This resource can be used to listen to authentic Renaissance music and instruments, and to learn about the primary composers of the period.

This resource can be used to listen to authentic Renaissance music and instruments, and to learn about the primary composers of the period.

The Kennedy Center's Artsedge is a rich site featuring National Standards-based curriculum, lessons, and activities. It hosts many useful weblinks and an idea exchange for teachers of the visual and performing arts.

This is the largest classical music site on the web with 19,188 media files by 1,335 composers. There are hundreds of free selections by featured artists, or you can subscribe for $25 a year to receive full access. There is free access to a collection of videos of live performances.

This site uses music as a springboard to teach English language skills to second language learners. There are links to teaching tips, songs to download and a ESL song directory. The "EFL Playhouse" link provides songs for teaching specific skills (such as past tense) and concepts (number sense, colors) set to familiar tunes ("The Farmer in the Dell", "BINGO"). Midi sound files provide audio of the tune.

The Kennedy Center's Artsedge is a rich site featuring National Standards-based curriculum, lessons, and activities. It hosts many useful weblinks and an idea exchange for teachers of the visual and performing arts.

This site offers clear information about intervals, Major and Minor scales, chords and the circle of fifths. If more information is needed, return to the Home Page for sheet music, instruments range, sight reading info, chord dictionary, midi archive, lessons, etc.

This is the largest classical music site on the web with 19,188 media files by 1,335 composers. There are hundreds of free selections by featured artists, or you can subscribe for $25 a year to receive full access. There is free access to a collection of videos of live performances.

Hosted by World Book Encylopedia, this is an online version of an encyclopedia entry on African American contributions in music. The site has historical information, as well as opportunities for online listening of different musical genres, including jazz and spirituals. Participants will need a media player to enjoy the online musical selections.

The list of individual music lesson plans provided are written by CSU Chico student teachers. Additional lessons are posted each semester. Two of the lessons integrate visual arts with music and one integrates dance and P.E. with music. All plans are clearly written and specifically reference the CA State Standards in music and the related discipline(s)the lesson teaches. Lesson titles include: Halloween, Musical Rhythm Instruments, Native American Music and Dance Activity, Peter and the Wolf Instructional Listening Game, Recorder, Rhythm and Rhyme, Rhythm Sticks, and Sight Reading and Rhythmic Patterns.

Educational site of the American Symphony Orchestra League. Includes Composer of the Month, detailed information with sound and pictures of all of the orchestral instruments, "Ask a Mentor" section that you can ask a professional musician about anything pertaining to orchestral music. Also includes a "Backstage" section where students can learn infomation about musicians, conductors, composers and the operation of a concert.

The Kennedy Center's Artsedge is a rich site featuring National Standards-based curriculum, lessons, and activities. It hosts many useful weblinks and an idea exchange for teachers of the visual and performing arts.

This site offers clear information about intervals, Major and Minor scales, chords and the circle of fifths. If more information is needed, return to the Home Page for sheet music, instruments range, sight reading info, chord dictionary, midi archive, lessons, etc.

This is the largest classical music site on the web with 19,188 media files by 1,335 composers. There are hundreds of free selections by featured artists, or you can subscribe for $25 a year to receive full access. There is free access to a collection of videos of live performances.

Hosted by World Book Encylopedia, this is an online version of an encyclopedia entry on African American contributions in music. The site has historical information, as well as opportunities for online listening of different musical genres, including jazz and spirituals. Participants will need a media player to enjoy the online musical selections.

This site was developed by a group of New York students for the Think Quest website development program. It is an interactive, online musical experience that puts the world of music at your fingertips. Theory, History, Styles, Professions, and Instruments are explained fully. Learn about note reading and chords, and explore historical information spanning from Medieval times to the present. The section on Music Styles is very in-depth and gives the definition and background on all types of music ranging from Caribbean to Rock.

Educational site of the American Symphony Orchestra League. Includes Composer of the Month, detailed information with sound and pictures of all of the orchestral instruments, "Ask a Mentor" section that you can ask a professional musician about anything pertaining to orchestral music. Also includes a "Backstage" section where students can learn infomation about musicians, conductors, composers and the operation of a concert.

Site contains information, media, and lesson plans that specifically target areas of the National music standards. Lesson plans are developed in conjunction with MENC and San Francisco State University (prominent authors). Included are integrated lessons in 2 formats, PDF and text. Video tapes must be made by the teacher at the time the programs are aired. They can be used for one year from the time of taping. There is a schedule on the site for future programs.

The Kennedy Center's Artsedge is a rich site featuring National Standards-based curriculum, lessons, and activities. It hosts many useful weblinks and an idea exchange for teachers of the visual and performing arts.

This site offers clear information about intervals, Major and Minor scales, chords and the circle of fifths. If more information is needed, return to the Home Page for sheet music, instruments range, sight reading info, chord dictionary, midi archive, lessons, etc.

This is the largest classical music site on the web with 19,188 media files by 1,335 composers. There are hundreds of free selections by featured artists, or you can subscribe for $25 a year to receive full access. There is free access to a collection of videos of live performances.

The Kennedy Center Education and Outreach site offers free programs via satellite to serve teachers and students outside their service area as well as live offerings in the Washington D.C. area. Services are easy to access from the front page for professional development, performances across the nation, and satellite courses and classes.

This site was developed by a group of New York students for the Think Quest website development program. It is an interactive, online musical experience that puts the world of music at your fingertips. Theory, History, Styles, Professions, and Instruments are explained fully. Learn about note reading and chords, and explore historical information spanning from Medieval times to the present. The section on Music Styles is very in-depth and gives the definition and background on all types of music ranging from Caribbean to Rock.

Site contains information, media, and lesson plans that specifically target areas of the National music standards. Lesson plans are developed in conjunction with MENC and San Francisco State University (prominent authors). Included are integrated lessons in 2 formats, PDF and text. Video tapes must be made by the teacher at the time the programs are aired. They can be used for one year from the time of taping. There is a schedule on the site for future programs.

This is a third grade music unit created by two Core Knowledge teachers that explores both the principles of music and the principles of sound. Although this unit was designed with the Core Knowledge teacher in mind, it covers some of the California Content Standards for music in the third grade. Adobe Acrobat is needed to view this PDF unit.

This is a simple music unit which uses the story of the Nutcracker to teach the basic elements of music to kindergarten students. This unit was developed by Core Knowledge teachers to meet the Core Knowledge Standards, but encompasses some of the California State Standards for Music at the kindergarten level. Acrobat Reader is needed to view this PDF unit.

This 8 lesson unit fuses language arts, theatre and music to explore Verdi's opera "Rigoletto". It explores the opera's plot and characters. The lessons require the use of a recording of the opera that includes a libretto with a good translation (not included). Music teachers who use this unit may want to supplement it with additional material to tie the lessons more intimately to the music itself.

Students will work in small groups to write a poem about their state that can be used as text in a familiar song. Students will perform the song on Orff or available instruments.

This 8 lesson unit fuses language arts, theatre and music to explore Verdi's opera "Rigoletto". It explores the opera's plot and characters. The lessons require the use of a recording of the opera that includes a libretto with a good translation (not included). Music teachers who use this unit may want to supplement it with additional material to tie the lessons more intimately to the music itself.

This is an eighth grade Core Knowledge unit which focuses on the life and music of Irving Berlin, who is considered to be one of America's greatest composers. This unit uses Berlin's music to chronicle the history of the time in which he lived. This is an excellent unit for a teacher who wishes to expose students to the genre of American music and who would like to tie that theme together with the concept of how music is shaped by history. Adobe PDF is needed to view this lesson.

This site describes a curriculum unit used at Conte Arts Magnet School. It is primarily aimed towards the dance educator, but has some valid information for the other disciplines too. It guides students through a series of activities, discussions of dance history, and workouts that will make them aware of the Broadway musical and the part dance plays in its overall production. The lessons demonstrate the connections between elements of dance, music,visual arts and drama and focus on Fiddler on the Roof and West Side Story.

This Folklorico site offers dance educators a guide to the regional dances of Mexico. Upcoming Folklorico events and Mariachi performances are listed in the calendar of events. You may find information regarding these performances and who to contact in the "Directory of Groups" and "Calendar of Events" links on the home page. Under "Related links" you will find connections to music and art culture sites of Mexico. Visitors to this site can sign up to receive newsletters from this organization.

The American Memory Project is built and maintained by the Library of Congress. Over 100 collections can be found in the National Digital Library. Broad Topics include: Performing Arts, Arts and Architecture, Languages and Literature. The collections are easily searchable and are available in several digital formats. Primary Source materials are continuously added to the project. New users may want to access the "How to View" section to learn more about the digital formats used in the collections and how best access these resources. The "Learning Page" contains activities, features and lesson plans for the use of the primary source documents.

The National Arts and Disability Center (NADC) is the national information dissemination, technical assistance and referral center specializing in the field of arts and disability. The NADC is dedicated to promoting the full inclusion of children and adults with disabilities into the visual-, performing-, media, and literary-arts communities. Its resource directories, annotated bibliographies, related links and conferences serve to advance artists with disabilities and accessibility to the arts. The NADC is a project of the University of California, at Los Angeles (UCLA), University Affiliated Program. A search feature is available under Resources Calendar of Events to access performance information.

The web site of the Percussive Arts Society is informative and useful for both teachers and students. Search for in depth information on anything regarding percussion technique, instruments, education, research, performance and appreciation throughout the world. Click on the small blue magnifying glass symbol in upper right to see an overview of the whole site. An online magazine is included for the latest percussion news plus valuable links.

A wonderful site full of rich, useful, & historical information (and visuals) on all eras and facets of rock and roll, and rocks most celebrated artists. Search the timeline by artist, event, era, genre, or year. Follow programs to a collection of great lesson plans.

The official website of the American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards, your connection to Broadway's best. The site has archived information of past Tony Awards winners. The awards program is streamed live during the June broadcast.

The Library of Congress Performing Arts Reading Room is an excellent starting point when searching for collections of materials for the performing arts housed at the Library of Congress. The most extensive collections are in the area of music, with dance and theatre collections being less extensive. The music collection spans 800 years of western music history and has limited but excellent on line images. A search of the collections can be conducted. Links are provided to information on public events, copyright office, foundations and publications of the Library of Congress.

A fascinating site of virtual collections featuring guitars, mandolins, and musicians of the last two centuries. The beautiful exhibits include photographs, audio files, and valuable historical information. A few of the many topics are Mark Twain's musicianship, Rita Hayworth's guitar playing in the movie Gilda, singing cowboys, and the greats like Elvis and Woody Guthry. A small gallery has guitars as works of art. Well worth a visit.

Housing over 2.5 million published and unpublished recordings, the international music collection is one of the largest sound archives in the world. All genres, cultures, and most musical traditions of the world are represented, even has wildlife sounds. Enough of a sampling is available online for listening to make it worthwhile. Scroll to bottom of first page for international music collection links.

This is a comprehensive site which provides advocacy, information and exhibition opportunities for special needs artists and students, as well as online galleries. In 1999 Very Special Arts changed its name to VSA Arts. Now standing for Vision, Strength and Artistic Expression, VSA Arts is an International Organization that creates learning opportunities through the arts for people with disabilities. The organization offers arts-based programs in creative writing, dance, drama, music and visual arts.

The 24th Street Theatre is a community-based professional theatre and arts center that has been bringing music, theatre, dance and visual art to Exposition Park and Greater Los Angeles since 1996. The Calendar of Events ranges from edgy music and theatre offerings to the Celebrity Reading Series where stories from award winning children's books are read aloud to childrens' audiences.

This Folklorico site offers dance educators a guide to the regional dances of Mexico. Upcoming Folklorico events and Mariachi performances are listed in the calendar of events. You may find information regarding these performances and who to contact in the "Directory of Groups" and "Calendar of Events" links on the home page. Under "Related links" you will find connections to music and art culture sites of Mexico. Visitors to this site can sign up to receive newsletters from this organization.

The American Memory Project is built and maintained by the Library of Congress. Over 100 collections can be found in the National Digital Library. Broad Topics include: Performing Arts, Arts and Architecture, Languages and Literature. The collections are easily searchable and are available in several digital formats. Primary Source materials are continuously added to the project. New users may want to access the "How to View" section to learn more about the digital formats used in the collections and how best access these resources. The "Learning Page" contains activities, features and lesson plans for the use of the primary source documents.

Broadway on Tour was founded by Daniel Halkyard in 1989 in Placentia, California, to provide a place for kids who wanted to perform on stage to learn in a professional manner. BOT has a long term agreement with the historic Ebell Theater in Santa Ana, California to produce one and two hour musical matinee performances featuring characters and stories recognizable by kids from ages three to ten. Shows are performed by kids aged eight to eighteen, with auditions open to the public. In addition to the performances at the Ebell Theatre a touring group can be booked for community events. The web site provides information on current performances, auditions, photos of performances and map and seating information for the Ebell theatre.

Capitol Opera Sacramento located in Carmichael, is a Non-Profit, all volunteer organization. Capitol Opera (C.O.S.) produces five productions per season. C.O.S. brings quality, affordable opera and other lighter works to the Sacramento community. The web site provides information regarding current events, directions to the theatre, volunteer opportunities and contact information.

The Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts and conference facility, offering performances in music, dance and theatre. The Cerritos Center presents an annual season from August through May. The schedule, which includes over 150 performances, consists of an eclectic mix of artists. The Cerritos Center features a flexible theater capable of six different seating and stage configurations, ranging from a 1,800-seat arena theater to a 900-seat recital hall setting. The site provides current performance information and on line ticket purchasing.

Davis Comic Opera Company has entertained Sacramento Valley audiences since 1973, specializing in the Gilbert and Sullivan repertoire, as well as operetta classics such as Die Fledermaus, The Merry Widow and New Moon, plus more contemporary favorites, like Kismet and Stephen Sondheim’s A Little Night Music. The web site provides information regarding productions and auditions. A link is available for directions to performance venues and a quarterly newsletter is downloadable in pdf format.

Pocket Opera presents professional performances of operatic works in intimate, intelligible productions at affordable prices. Artistic Director, Donald Pippin's approach to opera is to tell the story in the clearest manner possible. Pippin brings the story to life via his nationally recognized English versions of opera libretti, in which he translates the spirit of the work rather than word by word, with complete fidelity to the composer's musical intentions. Pocket Opera is a theatre of the mind and of the heart. Productions are staged with minimal costuming and without sets, using only the few practical props that are essential to convey the story. The Pocket Philharmonic, a chamber orchestra of eight to fifteen musicians, led by Donald Pippin from the piano, accompanies pocket Opera performances. Information on the web site includes the current season, ticket information plus background on the company and performances.

Fullerton Civic Light Opera is one of the largest musical theater companies in the Southern California basin. The winner of over 30 Drama-Logue and Robbie Awards over the years, FCLO is dedicated to maintaining its reputation for bringing professional musical theater to Southern California. Performances take place at The Plummer Auditorium in Fullerton, California. Tickets can be purchased on line, in person, by mail or by phone. Group rates are available for performances.

The Irvine Barclay Theatre is a 756 seat performing arts center dedicated to presenting the best entertainment from across the nation and around the world to residents of Orange County and nearby areas. The Irvine Barclay Theatre is also home to many local performing arts groups. Performances include theatre, music and dance groups. Groups regularly performing at The Barclay include: Ballet Pacifica, Mozart Classical Orchestra, Opera Pacific, Pacific Symphony, and Pacific Chorale. The web site provides a calendar of events as well as information on purchasing tickets.

The Kennedy Center Education and Outreach site offers free programs via satellite to serve teachers and students outside their service area as well as live offerings in the Washington D.C. area. Services are easy to access from the front page for professional development, performances across the nation, and satellite courses and classes.

The Light Opera of Sacramento brings the works of Gilbert and Sullivan to Sacramento area audiences. Currently performances are held at the 24th Street Theatre in Sacramento. The web site provides information regarding the current season and ticket prices. Information is also available regarding auditions for upcoming performances. Contact information is available through the “Contact Us” link and visitors to the web site can sign up on line for e-mail or regular mail notification regarding future performances and events.

The Long Beach Symphony Orchestra draws audiences from the greater Long Beach region to its six Classics and four Symphony POPS concerts each season. The Long Beach Symphony is a professional orchestra of 83-members. Select “Classic Concerts and Tickets” for the Classic Series and “Symphony POPS Concerts and Tickets" for the Pops Series. The web site also provides information on Education Programs, Involvement Opportunities, sponsors a Bulletin Board and offers a mailing list for patrons wishing to receive notice of events. Visitors to the site may want to select the ‘Site Map” link to view all of the categories of information available.

The Luther Burbank Center for the Arts is a performing arts facility offering a wide variety of cultural and popular programming to Northern California residents. A community-supported non-profit organization, the LBC stages nearly 120 performances a year. The LBC is also host to six artistic companies, including the Santa Rosa Symphony and Actors' Theatre. The web site provides information about events by month. Ticket information is available on line and tickets can be purchased on line. The web site also provides a seating chart for the venue and contact information.

The Education Division of the Music Center is one of the nation's foremost providers of arts-education services. Established in 1979 to provide opportunities for lifelong learning in the arts and to enrich education of all children by bringing the arts into the classroom. The Education Division has touched the lives of more than 12 million students and teachers throughout Southern California. It currently offers 15 in-depth programs, including Center On Tour, and provides nearly 13,000 performances annually.

The Music Center is home to the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Center Theatre Group (the Mark Taper and the Ahmanson Theatre), the Los Angeles Opera and the Los Angeles Master Chorale as well as special events. The downtown Los Angeles complex includes the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, the Mark Taper Forum, the newly renovated Ahmanson Theatre and the future Walt Disney Concert Hall. The Center provides quality music, dance, opera and plays to the community, as well as educational programs for young performers. Ticket and performance information is available on the web site.

“Music in the Parks” is a summer concert series sponsored by The Calaveras Arts Council. The concerts take place on Wednesday evenings in the county parks throughout Calaveras County. Concerts are free. The website provides current information on the weekly concerts and a phone number for contact information.

The Musical Theatre Guild, a non-profit membership company of theatrical professionals, produces and performs a variety of new and rediscovered musical theatre works for the entertainment, education and enrichment of the community. Each season consists of five Staged Readings held at such venues as The Pasadena Playhouse, The Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, and the Alex Theatre. Additionally, the Guild presents a touring educational show, which presents performances in the community under the Actors' Equity Theatre for Young Audiences contract. Select “The Shows” to learn about the current season. “Tickets & Subscriptions” provides information on ticket orders and purchase as well as seating chart and driving directions for the various venues. Ticket orders can be placed on line and a mailing list sign-up is available. Select “About MTG” to view information about the Educational Outreach Program and Performance.

The National Arts and Disability Center (NADC) is the national information dissemination, technical assistance and referral center specializing in the field of arts and disability. The NADC is dedicated to promoting the full inclusion of children and adults with disabilities into the visual-, performing-, media, and literary-arts communities. Its resource directories, annotated bibliographies, related links and conferences serve to advance artists with disabilities and accessibility to the arts. The NADC is a project of the University of California, at Los Angeles (UCLA), University Affiliated Program. A search feature is available under Resources Calendar of Events to access performance information.

North Bay Opera is a regional opera company based in Fairfield, midway between San Francisco and Sacramento. The purposes of North Bay Opera are to promote opera, to provide a training arena for professional and student singers and to give audiences of all ages an opportunity to enjoy opera at affordable prices in the intimate setting of its 400-seat theatre. The web site provides information regarding the season’s production and contact information.

The Oakland Opera Theater produces newly created operatic works. They use modern digital technology to reach beyond the audience seated in the theater, and produce fully staged productions geared to the pace of the 21st century. Their goal is make opera more accessible to all ages and cultures and to represent Oakland with a dynamic arts organization that embodies the local community. Performances take place at the Oakland Metro Theatre. The web site provides a link for ticket purchase, contact information and background regarding the productions.

The Ojai Music Festival is for music lovers who desire an opportunity to get away for a special weekend of music and festivity. The Festival weaves music of past and present to create an event in an intimate, natural setting in the Ojai Valley. The web site provides information about the festival and events. Tickets can be ordered by mail, fax and online. Additional information is available on the web site regarding lodging in Ojai, directions for visitors, volunteer opportunities and educational outreach programs.

Opera Lafayette is the culmination of two organizations - The Violins of Lafayette, based in Washington, DC and The Redwoods Festival of Sonoma County, California. Incorporating the best programming and talents of each organization, Opera Lafayette produces a program of 17th or 18th century opera on both coasts each year. The season begins in Sonoma County in the summer, and then continues in Washington D.C. during the winter season. Other works from the period are presented to complement the season. Select “Program” to learn about upcoming events. The link “Contact” provides contact information and ticket information for both the Sonoma County and Washington DC venues.

Opera Pacific has established itself as one of the top fifteen professional opera companies in the nation. Opera Pacific's mainstage productions, extensive community outreach programs, and energetic Guild Alliance combine to create a dynamic cultural resource for all of Southern California. The continued success of Opera Pacific has been built on solid performances of traditional repertory, world-class artists and classics from musical theatre and operetta. In addition to the "grand opera" repertory, Opera Pacific has responded to the need for strong, professional productions of classic American musical theatre and European operetta. Opera Pacific performances take place at Orange County Performing Arts Center in Costa Mesa, CA. The web site provides current season and ticket information, employment information, a calendar of events, and press releases and articles. Visitors can sign up for an on line newsletter by selecting the link “E-Notes Subscription”.

Opera San José is a professional, regional opera company. San Jose Opera maintains a Resident Company of Principal Artists and specializes in showcasing the finest young professional singers in the nation. The company performs in the 519-seat Montgomery Theater, among the most intimate opera theaters outside Europe. The Montgomery Theater is located on Market Street at San Carlos in downtown San José. In addition to mainstage performances, Opera San José maintains extensive educational programs in schools and in the community at large, and offers Previews lectures and two Introduction to Opera symposiums for all mainstage productions. The web site provides information regarding the current season, ticketing, auditions, volunteer and sponsorship opportunities plus adult and K-12 education information.

Opera Santa Barbara was founded in 1994 to bring high caliber opera to Santa Barbara. Performances are held in the historic Lobero Theater an intimate theatre of 650 seats. The web site provides information on the current season, a ticket link with on line ticket orders available, and an events calendar link. From the home page select “About OSB” to locate information from the opera’s Education Department, which offers opportunities for noon school performances and student attendance at Dress Rehearsals.

Located in Costa Mesa California, The Orange County Performing Arts Center strives to bring quality international, national and regional performances of symphony, dance, musical theatre and opera to Orange County and surrounding areas. Select the link “On Stage to see a calendar of events and information on the different series offered by the center. The “Ticketing” link provides information on a variety of purchasing options including online ticket purchasing. “About the Center” provides information such as tour options, a history of the center and job listings. Select “Education” to learn about special education opportunities and performances. Information is also available on the web site regarding supporting the center, volunteer opportunities and information useful in planning a performance and dinning experience.

Orange County Symphony is a regional orchestra serving a metropolitan area of approximately 2.846 million people. OCS strives to enhance the image of its community a regional and to expand musical exposure in children and parents. OCS is dedicated to providing classical and pops concerts that are of excellent performance and programming quality, bringing music from diverse cultures to the community, providing free educational children’s concerts and in-school concert preparation, and providing opportunities for young talented musicians. Select “Events” to learn about upcoming performances and events. The link for “Contacts” provides, e-mail, phone and mailing information for the symphony. Visitors to the web site can complete an on line form to receive information from the symphony.

Pacific Chorale produces its own series of concerts each year at Southern California’s Orange County Performing Arts Center. The chorale performs regularly with the Pacific Symphony Orchestra, Pasadena Symphony and Long Beach Symphony. Pacific Chorale, comprised of 150 singers, performs an average of 19 performances annually. With a strong commitment to music education in Orange County, The Pacific Chorale offers sixteen education programs. A number of programs introduce participants to Pacific Chorale performances and encourage further exploration of the choral art and community. The web site provides information about the current season, choral recordings, job opportunities, the Chorale’s Childrens Choruses, contact information and a link on the chorale’s Education Outreach.

This online version of Playbill Magazine includes a variety of features; news, theatre-related issues, reviews, weekly Broadway grosses, industry links, casting and transcripts of on line interviews. The commercial aspects of the site offer links to ticket brokering, travel planning, theatre memorabilia, the Drama Bookshop and Theatre Central. The information of this site is primarily New York based, but has information concerning English speaking theatre internationally.

Runaway Stage Productions Inc. (RSP) of Elk Grove, California staged their first production in the summer of 1997. Since then, RSP has produced many events. In addition to Broadway style shows and children's theater, RSP is dedicated to the education and enrichment of all audiences. Spearheading this effort is the Youth Musical Theater Workshops. The web site provides information regarding current and upcoming shows, ticket information, theatre contact information and theatre programs. Select “auditions” to access information on auditioning for productions. The link “YMTW” will take visitors to information regarding the Youth Musical Theatre Workshops. Select “Front Office” from the home page to access contact information for the theatre and to subscribe to the theatre’s mailing lists.

The Sacramento Choral Society and Orchestra (SCSO), a non-profit organization established in 1996, is an auditioned, volunteer chorus with a professional orchestra committed to the performance, education and appreciation of a wide range of choral orchestral music. Donald Kendrick is the current Conductor/Artistic Director. The Society’s web site provides links to the current season information, ticket and subscription information, audition information and their Education-Outreach program. Visitors to the site can also sign up to receive an electronic newsletter from the Sacramento Choral Society and Orchestra.

The Sacramento Opera was established in 1980 to present compelling opera productions in the Sacramento area. Productions features young operatic singers from around the world accompanied by the Sacramento Opera Chorus and Orchestra. The web site provides information regarding the current season, tickets and subscriptions, volunteer opportunities, auditions, the Opera Guild and education opportunities. A current season brochure in pdf format can also be downloaded from the web site.

Taiko is a dynamic blend of sound, rhythm and movement. Based on traditional Japanese percussion, it is a vibrant expression of Japanese and Asian-American art and culture. Sacramento Taiko Dan provides many programs for students from kindergarten through college. Performers have extensive experience working with students and student groups of all ages. Select School Performances to learn about booking performers for an individual school. The site also provides information on currently scheduled performances, the individual performers who are part of the group, a history and about us section, and on taking classes in Taiko drumming

This is the web site of the San Diego Opera Company. The company’s current director is Ian D. Campbell. The web site offers opportunities for visitors to read about: the current season, background on the operas, listen to sound clips, a photo gallery of past productions and information about educational activities. A sample Season Brochure and Sampler CD can be ordered on line. Select ‘Education” from to learn about education programs offered by the company, including broadcasts on local radio and UC San Diego TV.

The San Diego Symphony is committed to providing musical experiences of superior quality for the greater San Diego community and beyond. The Symphony offers wide range of concert experiences and performs over 100 concerts each season. The web site provides links to an events calendar, ticket on line, background information on the concert hall used for performances and program notes for concerts. Select “Education & Outreach” to learn more about The Young People’s Concerts and Outreach Program. An e-mail newsletter is available by signing up through the “Join Our Mailing List” link.

Members of the San Francisco Opera Chorus founded San Francisco Lyric Opera in 1996. One of the goals of the company is to provide San Francisco children with the opportunity to hear and fall in love with opera. San Francisco lyric Opera also aspires to develop a more diverse audience for opera and to provide a venue for young Bay Area singers to perform. Performances are held at the Eureka Theatre in downtown San Francisco. The web site provides information regarding the season and ticket prices, plus information regarding auditions and volunteer opportunities.

San Francisco Opera was founded in 1923. San Francisco Opera is now the second largest opera company in North America. Since 1923, San Francisco Opera has presented the United States debut performances of numerous artists. The War Memorial Opera House is the performing venue for the San Francisco Opera. San Francisco Opera also presents an annual free concert in Golden Gate Park on the Sunday following opening night of the Fall Season. The web site provides a wealth of information regarding the opera company. Ticket and season information is available plus a calendar of events, information about supporting the opera, and programs of the San Francisco Opera. The “Learn About Opera” link provides information regarding opera lectures, education materials and programs. The “More Information” link provides a FAQ section plus employment and opera tour information.

Instituted in 1928, the Santa Rosa Symphony has grown to be a respected regional orchestra, the seventh largest in the state of California, presenting 21 classical performances plus specials each year. The mission of the Santa Rosa Symphony is to inspire and engage people with the highest quality musical performances and educational programs, while maintaining core values of excellence, enthusiasm, innovation, integrity and community. Concerts are simulcast on KRCB 90.9/91.1 FM. The web site provides information on the current season and ticket purchase. Musicians interested in auditioning for the symphony should select “Musicians & Staff” to learn about audition opportunities. Select “Music Education” to learn about education and outreach opportunities offered by the symphony.

Opera Company produces 5 full scale operas per season. They have 30 internships available per year including assistant directors, hair and make-up sylists, music librarians, and stage managers. Open to high school graduates.

The Dorothy Rohnert Spreckels Performing Arts Center, a city-owned and operated facility, provides performing arts programming from around the world for the residents of Rohnert Park, Sonoma County and the surrounding regions. The facility totals 41,000 square feet and houses two theatres designed and built exclusively for dance, music and theatrical performances. The Nellie W. Codding Theatre seats 550 patrons and offers a variety of dance, music and theatre performances. The web site provides links for ticket and subscription purchase, volunteering at the center, rental information, staff information, directions to the center, and general contact information. Visitors to the web site can sign up for a mailing list for center events. The Spreckles Center has an education/outreach program, for more information select the link “Arts Education”.

The San Diego Civic Light Opera Company is a musical theatre company performing during the summer season at the Starlight Bowl in Balboa park and during the winter season at indoor venues, most recently the Sycuan Casino & Resort in El Cajon. The theatre employs equity actors in the leading roles and holds open audition calls for other roles. Select "Now Showing" to learn about the current production and for information on ticket purchases. The web side provides information on the season, auditions, maps and seating charts for the theatres, plus current press releases and show reviews.

The official website of the American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards, your connection to Broadway's best. The site has archived information of past Tony Awards winners. The awards program is streamed live during the June broadcast.

The Lamplighters is San Francisco's only year-round musical theatre company. They specialize in the works of Gilbert and Sullivan and also regularly present comic operas and musicals from European and American repertoires as well as their own original Gala, written and produced by the company every year. Lamplighters Musical Theatre has been producing operetta and musical theatre since 1952. Performances of The Lamplighters take place at three bay area venues: the Ira and Leonore S. Gershwin Theater, Dean Lesher Regional Center for the Arts and Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. The web site provides ticket and audition information plus information to assist patrons with attendance at each of the company venues. A FAQ section can be located through the “Contact The Lamplighters” link on the web site.

The Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts at the University of California, Davis opened on October 3, 2002, with a two-month long festival of performances by international touring artists, regional performing organizations, and music, theater, and dance ensembles from UC Davis. The Mondavi Center serves as a world-class venue for the UC Davis departments of Music and Theatre & Dance, a major K-12 arts education program, and one of the largest arts and lectures presenting programs in the nation. The web site provides a calendar of events, ticket information, an “About the Center” section and information on support opportunities. The “Teachers & Students” link provides information about the center’s Community Outreach Programs. Visitors to the web site can also request a free brochure about the center and events.

The Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra has been performing for Sacramento area audiences since 1996. The orchestra performs at a variety of area venues. The web site provides information regarding the current season and the purchase of tickets. Information regarding the current conductor and a list of current members of the orchestra is also available on the web site. Visitors to the web site can also learn about the orchestra’s community outreach programs and opportunities for volunteer service.

The Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza is the largest performing arts center between Los Angeles and San Francisco. The center houses two theatre venues The Fred Kavli Theatre for the Performing Arts, which seats 1800, and the 394-seat Janet and Ray Scherr Forum Theatre. The web site provides a performance calendar, ticket purchase information, general information about the center, including driving directions, and information about volunteer opportunities at the center.

The John Anson Ford Theatres, nestled in the Hollywood Hills, are owned and operated by the County of Los Angeles and located in a county regional park. Music, dance, film, theatre and family events are presented May through September. An 87-seat indoor theatre space, [INSIDE] THE FORD is the home of the "Hot Properties" season of new plays, a collaboration of the Arts Commission and A.S.K. Theater Projects. The web site provides information about performances and ticket purchase, general information about the amphitheatre, and volunteer information. A calendar of performances by month is available through a pop-up menu on the home page. Employment opportunity information is available under “General Info” and visitors to the web site should select “[INSIDE]The Ford” to view information about performances in that venue.

West Bay Opera provides audiences with three productions per season, one each in October, February, and May. The repertoire includes standard popular works, lesser-known operas and operettas, and occasionally operas by modern Comic operas are performed in English translations, some expressly prepared for West Bay Opera. Dramatic operas are performed in the original language. All productions are accompanied by projected subtitles. Season subscriptions are available. West Bay Opera encourages the attendance of young audiences, seniors, and those on limited incomes by offering tickets at reduced prices. The web site provides ticket information, the current season information, audition information and supporter information. Select “Opera in the Schools” to learn about outreach programs to local schools.

Westwind Brass seeks to foster international appreciation of brass chamber music through education and entertainment. Westwind Brass is a professional ensemble devoted to increasing student's awareness in music. Select “Concert Series” or “Calendar” to view information about Westwind Brass current performance schedule. Westwind Brass also offers three shows that can be booked as school assemblies. Select the “Education” link to learn more about booking these assemblies, plus the Summer Brass Workshop. The web site also offers visitors a “Contact Us” feature and information about recordings done by the group.

The mission of the CAC is to make available and accessible quality art reflecting all of California's diverse cultures; to support the state's broad economic, educational, and social goals through the arts; to provide leadership for all levels of the arts community; and to present effective programs that add a further dimension to our cities, our schools, our jobs, and our creative spirit. You will find current information about educational grants programs on this web site.

Friends of the Cerritos Center offers programs to teachers and students free of charge. As in the past, the Friends may be able to provide transportation to and from events for students if a school is not able to do so. The Arts Academy for K-12 Teachers is a popular program with no charge, that gives participants both the practical tools and the confidence to bring the arts back into the classroom. Teachers who attend are given the opportunity to sign-up for artists-in-residence to come to their schools and lead fun, art-filled workshops for students, and are invited to attend performances and special events at the Cerritos Center as the special guests of the Friends.

The GRAMMY® Foundation, a non-profit arm of the Recording Academy, has a challenging responsibility to bring national attention to important issues such as the value of music and arts education and preserving our rich cultural legacy for future generations. Through its nationwide efforts, the Foundation has made great inroads. Foundation programs include: Smart Symphonies, Music in High Places, Concerts for Young People, Grammy in the Schools: Careers, Mentoring, High School Jazz Ensembles and programs offered through the Leonard Bernstein Center for Learning.

The mission of Kearny Street Workshop is to produce and present art that enriches and empowers Asian Pacific American communities. KSW is a non-profit, community-based organization established to promote and present art that enriches and empowers Asian Pacific American (APA) communities. Kearny Street Workshop is based in San Francisco. Kearny Street Workshop's current programs include literary publications and readings, classes and workshops, history and culture-based presentations, and emerging artists programs. KSW-Next presents an annual festival that features the work of over 100 young Asian Pacific American artists each year. The web site provides information on upcoming events and programs, internships, publications and volunteer opportunities.

The Kuumbwa Jazz Center is a registered 501 (c) (3) non-profit arts organization serving the Santa Cruz community. The vision of the Kuumbwa Jazz Society is to see and hear the future of jazz develop in the capable minds and hearts of younger citizens. This vision supports their mission to promote education opportunities with a focus toward young people. Kuumbwa's Annual Summer Jazz Camp and the Kuumbwa High School Honors Band are for young people willing to dedicate themselves to study, practice and performance. Kuumbwa's new education program the Master Class Series invites jazz enthusiasts of all ages to dig a little deeper and spend an evening with a well known Bay Area educator and musician learning about jazz with a special focus. The web site provides a calendar of events, information on education programs, special event information and membership information.

Los Angeles Opera invites everyone, from students to seniors, to make a journey of discovery into this most exciting art form! Los Angeles Opera's Department of Education and Community Programs has served over 600,000 people since its inception in 1986. Students enjoy matinee performances free of charge, in-school residencies, opera clubs and an opera camp. Teachers can attend in-service teacher training and recital programs. Senior Citizens associated with city or county-funded senior centers can attend free dress rehearsals at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Select from the topics in the box on the right hand side of the page to get more information on these topics.

The Education Division of the Music Center is one of the nation's foremost providers of arts-education services. Established in 1979 to provide opportunities for lifelong learning in the arts and to enrich education of all children by bringing the arts into the classroom. The Education Division has touched the lives of more than 12 million students and teachers throughout Southern California. It currently offers 15 in-depth programs, including Center On Tour, and provides nearly 13,000 performances annually.

Opera Pacific's mainstage productions, extensive community outreach programs, and energetic Guild Alliance combine to create a dynamic cultural resource for all of Southern California. More than 670,000 people have enjoyed Opera Pacific's productions at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, while over 575,000 young people have discovered the world of opera through the company's in-school presentations and Student Previews, and award winning Opera Camps. This part of the web site provides information on Opera Pacific's many education programs and opportunities.

The Orange County Performing Arts Center offers a variety of programs designed to make the performing arts an exciting, compelling and relevant part of the lives of people in Orange County. Under the topic of "Education" resources can be found for Programs at the Center, Bringing Artists to You, Special Events & Festivals, Summer Student Institutes, Teacher Workshops and more.

The mission of the Philharmonic Society of Orange County, a not-for-profit corporation, is to foster, promote and increase the knowledge and appreciation of the arts through the presentation of performances by musical artists of national and international stature and the development and implementation of a wide variety of music education outreach programs. The Society's Youth Programs are offered free of charge to schools, students and parents, and each year reach over a quarter of a million children from first grade through high school. Select Music Education to learn about the programs being offered for schools during the current year.

San Diego Opera boasts one of the largest Opera Education and Outreach programs in North America. They offer several comprehensive programs that reach more than 200,000 students, educators, opera lovers and citizens of Southern California and northern Baja California, Mexico. Their comprehensive network of programs not only entertains, but also enhances learning in a variety of subjects, and is designed to excite and challenge students and adults of all ages. Click on the program topics on the right hand side of the page to get an overview of the specific general education or school program.

The SPECTRA Arts in Education Program is the winner of the Governor's Award for excellence in arts in education. The program provides over 200 visual, performing and literary arts offerings including: workshops, residencies, performances and Young at Art family fun days to over 27,000 Santa Cruz County public K-8 classrooms. The goal of the Cultural Council's SPECTRA Arts in Education Program is to assist schools in improving the quality of education through offering quality arts programs.

WESTAF, the Western States Arts Federation, is a non-profit arts service organization dedicated to the creative advancement and preservation of the arts. WESTAF fulfills its mission to strengthen the financial, organizational, and policy infrastructure of the arts in the West by providing innovative programs and services. WESTAF serves the largest geographical area and number of states of the six mainland regional arts organizations, including the state arts agencies, artists, and arts organizations of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.