A new way for middle & high school students to explore our shared history as a nation through musical primary sources from the Library of Congress.
Teachers! We are offering supported CLASSROOM PILOTS of our new Episodes this spring. Interested? Let us know!
Music of US offers:
A series of interactive Episodes where students explore important music and musicians that have contributed to our history, civics and culture.
STUDENTS LISTEN AND TAP TO EXPLORE A RECORDING: WHY IT WAS CREATED; THE MUSICIANS, THE SOCIAL CONTEXT, AND WHAT THEY TELL US ABOUT OUR CIVIC LIFE AS A DIVERSE NATION.
All Music of US resources are FREE to teachers and students, with support from the Library of Congress.
Music of US Episodes
Short-form Episodes for your Curriculum or Site
Music of US is working with partners to create short interactive episodes , designed to integrate with partners’ curriculums.
Each short-form episode explores one musician or piece of music, and makes connections to a historical period or theme. They are typically 2-3 minutes play time, and are designed to be quick additions to your curriculum.
Short-form Episodes we are working on:
Mamie Smith: The Harlem Rennaissance
Zora Neale Hurston: WPA and the New Deal
Music of US is working toward offering a Music of US Episode Builder App & Curriculum, where students work with the a “Builder App” to create their own online Episode featuring a music track that they select or create, exploring connections from the music to issues and history they choose.
