http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Fri, 24 May 2013 00:16:43 PDT Fri, 24 May 2013 00:16:43 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=251033 Explore the six string quartets of Bela Bartók through the vision of the Emerson String Quartet in this amalgamation of video footage, written commentary, and animated score. Much of the video was taken during a workshop given by the Emerson members in 2003 and has been supplemented with additional video of Emerson members and others speaking about the quartets.This site is intended for performers who are preparing these pieces as well as listeners and concertgoers who wish to learn more about the Bartók quartets and about the many musical decisions that must be made in order to perform these demanding works. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=82259 Music Theory, History, and Recorder instruction online. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=75482 The Aria Database is an actively growing collection of information about opera and operatic arias, assembled by a graduate student. Besides providing basic information about each aria, the Database includes translations for many arias and aria texts for those that are not affected by copyright restrictions. The Database also provides access to a collection of operatic MIDI files to give visitors an idea of what each aria sounds like. Currently, the Database holds information on the complete operatic aria collections of Mozart, Verdi, Berlioz, Wagner, and Puccini as well as the partial collections of over 50 other composers. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=86104 Vic Firth is a nationally known snare drum stick producer. The link listed is their official site, which includes introductory rudiments for a beginner snare player, intermediate rudiments for an experienced player, and advanced rudiments for a soloist-class player. This site includes sheet music for each rudiment, along with tips for drum maintainance and encouragement. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=77274 The Singing Voice provides detailed information, history and links about the human voice, opera and the art of singing. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=87777 This website of Julianne Baird, Rutgers-Camden Music Professor and internationally-acclaimed soprano, demonstrates the potential of streaming audio and video. Click on Audio/Video selections to explore her music and scholarship. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=228537 An introduction to orchestral instruments. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=77896 The Diction Domain? is dedicated to providing information about language diction for singing. It contains a database of links to websites, books and other resources. This site is primarily intended as a reference for singers and teachers of singing diction, but welcomes all visitors. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=77789 The Alexander Technique is a means for changing habits and improving coordination. The Technique can be especially beneficial for musicians dealing with excessive stress, injury, or pain and for musicians wanting to enhance performance skills. The Alexander Technique is included in the curriculum of a number of conservatories and university music departments. This site features informative articles and links to resources on the Alexander Technique for musicians. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=80025 Essays, program notes, animated score analyses, notes on performance practice, bibliographies, discographies, and streaming audio of the July 2003 performance by Luna Nova, the new music ensemble of the Associated Colleges of the South