Why does the conductor use a baton?November 21, 2023Have you ever wondered why the conductor uses a baton? The answer might surprise you.
Is the violin the best instrument ever?November 1, 2023Is there a more expressive or versatile instrument than the violin? Have a listen to the evidence, and you’ll see why it’s the best instrument ever.
More great choral works, as suggested by Choral Stream listenersOctober 16, 2023We recently offered a playlist of 10 great choral works, and listeners responded with their own choices. Here are some of their favorites.
YourClassical Class Notes: Free music resourcesAugust 9, 2023Introduce basic musical concepts to a kid — or yourself — with Class Notes.
Listen to these 13 great works for concert bandSeptember 29, 2023School is back in session, and maybe your student has joined the band. You might be thinking ‘76 Trombones’ or ‘Stars and Stripes Forever’ — but let’s go beyond those warhorses and learn about these 13 great works for concert band.
What are the 25 best film scores?September 1, 2023We asked listeners to tell us their favorite film scores. Dim the lights, grab some popcorn and read on for their top 25 selections in movie music.
Is the recorder the best instrument ever?September 1, 2023Is the recorder the best instrument ever? Find out the many ways the recorder is not only a classical instrument but has planted itself firmly within pop culture.
The top 20 chamber piecesSeptember 1, 2023We asked listeners to tell us their favorite chamber music pieces. Here are the top 20 vote-getters.
Ten band composers you should know — besides SousaSeptember 1, 2023Concert band is a large part of classical music, yet many composers don't get the recognition they deserve for contributing to the genre. Here are 10 band composers you should know — besides the March King, John Philip Sousa.
'Star Wars': John Williams's classical influencesSeptember 1, 2023John Williams created the most recognizable musical universe ever to accompany a motion picture when he composed the music for the 'Star Wars' films. But what classical compositions influenced the great film composer?