Discussing women's contributions to music isn't limited to #WomensHistoryMonth but March is the perfect time to shine a spotlight on this work and these influential musicians.
WOMEN'S HISTORY DIGITAL CLASSROOM RESOURCES
Explore all of the resources the National Women's History Museum has created - lesson plans, biographies, posters, primary sources, and more. You can search by topic, theme, grade level or resource type!
CLASSICS FOR KIDS CELEBRATES WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
Here are five Classics for Kids programs (from 90.9 WGUC ) celebrating the role of women in classical music - composers, conductors and performers.
Classics for Kids airs on radio stations across the country, and can be downloaded as a podcast. All programs, plus a variety of interactive games, resources for parents, and free lesson plans for teachers are online at classicsforkids.com
Women who rock (from Rock Hall Edu)
From the beginning, women have always been a part of the rock and roll story. From the early gospel and blues singers to the first rock stars to modern hip-hop and pop divas and more, women have been and are key players in rock. They've also taken roles behind the scenes as, yes, secretaries, and also producers, engineers, and record executives. Sometimes they start their own businesses in the music industry in order to make sure their voices are heard.
Use this collection to help ensure that women remain part of the story. Listen to the playlists containing a range of female musical expressions, such as Carole King, The Supremes, and Mary J. Blige. Discover why Madonna is Inducted or read the essay on Janis Joplin to see descriptions of her unique voice.
BOOKS FOR WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
Five picture books for your music classroom in Women’s History Month featuring Beyonce, Ella Fitzgerald, Dolly Parton, Janet Collins and Aretha Franklin.
MUSIC FOR MIGHTY GIRLS: A CELEBRATION OF GIRL-EMPOWERING MUSIC
A Mighty Girl presents a collection of over 100 songs for all age ranges. They have included a wide range of genres, and the collection’s recordings span from the 1950s to the present. It is truly a celebration of all that it means to be a girl and a woman, with songs that cover emotional development, empowerment, songs for young children and songs that address issues for older girls and young women.
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH EXHIBITS AND COLLECTIONS
Scroll down to the Performing Arts section for resources, profiles and essays all centered around the contributions of women to arts and culture in the United States. (From the Library of Congress and the Smithsonian Institute)