Source: Oregon Public Broadcasting: Art Beat at School

Meet female concert organist Catherine Crozier, a pioneer in the organ world and one of the first female concert organists. Learn why she sees herself as a person who is still learning and growing.

Grade Level: 3-5, 6-8

Subjects: The Arts

Topics: Music.

Resource Type: Video

Source: Oregon Public Broadcasting: Art Beat at School

Learn about this man who has made a 70-year career out of collecting sounds. Watch him record the sound of a train on a trestle and listen to some of his "sound compositions."

Grade Level: K-2, 3-5

Subjects: Social Studies, The Arts

Topics: Careers. Creative Thinking. Music.

Resource Type: Video

Source: Dragonfly TV

Learn how good deejays get people to move on the dance floor. Watch kids use the scientific method to figure out how the number of beats per minute of hip-hop music affects the way a dancer dances.

Grade Level: 3-5, 6-8

Subjects: Science & Tech, The Arts

Topics: Scientific Inquiry. Music.

Resource Type: Video

Source: Jazz

Discover how jazz musicians feel about their careers and the music by viewing their answers to four questions. Learn why they chose the instruments they play and how they got started in the business.

Grade Level: 3-5, 6-8

Subjects: Social Studies, The Arts

Topics: Careers. Music.

Resource Type: Video

Source: Oregon Public Broadcasting: Art Beat at School

Listen as this Irish fiddler plays a series of tunes and answers questions such as how he got to Portland and the difference between a fiddle and a violin.

Grade Level: 3-5, 6-8

Subjects: Social Studies, The Arts

Topics: Careers. Cultural Studies: American. Cultural Studies: European Studies. Music.

Resource Type: Video

Source: Oregon Public Broadcasting: Art Beat at School

Discover how this artist combines sculpting and composing by making metal sculptures that serve as musical instruments. Watch as he brings out artistic and musical talent in a group of students with special needs.

Grade Level: 3-5, 6-8

Subjects: Social Studies, The Arts

Topics: Careers. Creative Thinking. Music. Visual Arts.

Resource Type: Video