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Big Ears :: http://www.ossmann.com/bigears/index.html
This online ear training site helps you practice hearing intervals. Listen to two notes and pick the interval between them.
Classical Music Composer Index :: http://www.classical.net/
Are you thinking of building your classical music collection? Find out the basics, recommended repertoire lists and numerous reviews of classical music by a wide variety of critics.
Dr. Estrella’s Incredibly Abridged Dictionary of Composers :: http://www.stevenestrella.com/composers/index.html
Search the timeline and find biographies and bibliographic links to over 500 classical composers. There are commercial items for sale on this site, but the service is free.
Ear Training :: http://www.good-ear.com/servlet/EarTrainer
Test your ability to identify tones, chords, cadences and more with this digital ear trainer.
Music Education at DataDragon :: http://datadragon.com/education/
Learn to read music and identify the sounds of the instruments in the orchestra! There's a searchable 'This Day in Music History' feature, too.
Sibelius Academy :: http://www2.siba.fi/Kulttuuripalvelut/music.html
You won’t find it any better than this! Links about all types of music from classical to early music to jazz to rock. Search music catalogues, collections of instruments, orchestra websites and music biographies. From Finland, this site takes a world view.
VH1 Save the Music :: http://www.vh1.com/insidevh1/savethemus/
"VH1 Save The Music Foundation is a non-profit initiative with two primary missions: To restore music education programs in America¹s public schools, AND to raise awareness of the positive impact music participation has on students."