With more than 80 branches, including two large regional libraries and the famous Harold Washington Library Center, the Chicago Public Library provides Chicagoans with a free and open place to gather, learn, connect, and read.

Advances research and scholarship in the various fields of music.

Many different free sample programs for all ages and disciplines to get the creative juices flowing.

Arts website filled with free online educational guides, playable online videos on all arts subjects, and DVDs for purchase.

Free downloads and also subscription based access to world's largest collection of downloadable classical music,mp3or midi.

A very easy to maneuver, excellent website of free and some not so free articles from notable publications of various interests, many of which are arts and arts education.

This will direct you to live performances in your community and recordings of featured pieces. Context of orchestral repertoire along with audio musical examples is provided.

Internet radio station that finds new music for you based on the music you already like.

The American Music Center (AMC) is a national service and information center for new American music. Professional Development Programs, and other career-support publications.