Music, Theatre and Dance
Programs
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Magazine, Newspaper, Encyclopedia & Journal Articles
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Dance
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Books about learning to dance
Books about Choreography
Books about Dancers
Recommended Websites
Canada Council for the Arts: Dance
The Canada Council for the Arts awards grants for the creation, production and dissemination of works of dance.
National Arts Centre
Canada's showcase for English/French dance, theatre and the National Arts Centre Orchestra.
National Ballet of Canada
Canada's premier dance company offering traditional classics and contemporary works.
Canada Dance Festival / Festival Danse Canada
The Canada Dance Festival is a festival of Canadian dance and is held in Ottawa every two years. It showcases a variety of dance forms in addition to its core, contemporary dance. This year the festival takes place June 19th-23rd.
Ontario Folk Dance Association
The Ontario Folk Dance Association is a non-profit organization of recreational dancers interested in the traditional music and dances of the world's different cultures. The site has information about where to dance in Ontario.
Folk Dance Association
This site, dedicated to the preservation of folk dancing in the United States and Canada, offers a wide range of traditional and ethnic dance sites along with events and services related to folk dance.
Dance Ontario
This is a listing of dance schools, studios, classes and workshops available throughout Ontario.
Festivals and Events Ontario
Use this site for Ontario programs on arts, sports and history during 2010.
In My Community
London Arts Council
London's arts community advocate organization.
Canadian National Square and Round Dance Convention
London Ontario Royal Scottsh Country Dance Branch
The Woods
The Woods Music and Dance Camp.
Dave Carley - Writer in Residence
Sad to say, our time with Writer-in-Residence Dave Carley is coming to an end in May.
The culminating event 2008-2009 Writer-in-Residence program is the reading of Dave Carley's play, Taking Liberties on May 27, 2009. Taking Liberties examines five critical moments in the life of a city, when ordinary citizens are forced to make extraordinary choices.Through dramatic readings by accomplished local actors, the play moves through five decades, showing how the moral dilemmas of one era can impact the events of another. Commentary provided by Dave Carley.
See photographs from Dave's Library Shorts event on Flickr.
Who is Dave Carley?
Dave Carley is a Canadian playwright whose works have been produced across Canada and the United States, as well as in many countries around the world. His stage plays include Writing with our Feet, Taking Liberties, After You, The Last Liberal, and an adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s The Edible Woman. His drama Orchidelirium premiered at Toronto’s Factory Theatre in 2004 and received three Dora Nominations, including one for Best New Play. Go to www.davecarley.com for more on Dave.
What is his role as Writer in Residence at London Public Library?
The Writer in Residence program provides the writer a chance to work on his own writing projects, and at the same time be available to library patrons and city residents who want advice, tips, and support. Dave has been working in drama (mostly radio and theatre) for twenty years. If you want to chat, throw ideas by Dave, or just explore the opportunities available for writers in the theatre business, he can help. Or, if you have a script and want some concrete advice – Dave can do too.
How to make an appointment?
Email Dave Carley at dcarley@sympatico.ca. Space is limited. For a school/community group visit, call (519) 661-4600, ext. 7423.
How to submit a transcript?
To discuss a manuscript, email Dave Carley at dcarley@sympatico.ca. Space is limited.
Manuscripts should:
• Be typed, double-spaced on white 8 ½ x 11 paper
• Include your name, address and telephone number on the cover sheet
• Include a short paragraph on your experience as a writer, and any training or publications to your credit
• Have numbered pages and include your last name on each page (e.g., Smith - page 3).
• Maximum length: 20 pages
• Limit of one manuscript per person
• Retain your original manuscript. Send only copies.
Where is the Writer in Residence located?
The Writer In Residence office is located on the 3rd Floor of the Central branch of London Public Library, 251 Dundas Street, London.
Popular Music
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Biographies about rock musicians
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Recommended Websites
AMG All-Music Guide
Described as one of the best one-stop music resources on the Web, this searchable site contains information on rock, country, jazz, blues, world, folk, bluegrass, rap, reggae, vocal, gospel, Christian country music, easy listening, and new age.
The Ampersand
The National Post newspaper's daily blog on Canada's arts and entertainment scene.
Canadian Pop Music Encyclopedia
This database chronicles the history of 1200 Canadian contemporary music artists from the 1950's to the present. Each entry includes an extensive artist and/or band biography as well as a comprehensive discography".
Canadian Music Periodical Index
This database includes more than 25,000 entries indexed from 475 Canadian music journals, newsletters and magazines from the late nineteenth century to the present day. It focuses on articles and news items covering all aspects of musical activity in Canada. One may search all fields, article titles, authors, subject headings, periodical titles and classification (a descriptor such as chorus, folk music festival, singer, etc.). Full text of the articles indexed is not provided.
Canadian Musician
Keep current with your favourite Canadian bands, artists and the music industry.
Festival Finder
This site gives the latest details on more than 1500 music festivals in North America. It also acts as a gateway to Alternative, Bluegrass, Blues, Cajun Zydeco, Country, Eclectic, Folk, Jazz, Reggae and World, Rock, Classical and miscellaneous music festivals everywhere.
Songwriters Association of Canada
Canada's national arts service organization dedicated exclusivelyi to Canadian composers, lyriciss and songwriers.
Musicals 101
A cyber encyclopedia of musical theatre, TV, and film including a history of musicals, how musicals are made, reviews and essays.
Canadian Country Music Association
The association is committed to ensuring the growth of the Canadian country music industry.
Ultimate Band List
A huge annotated guide to internet sites on specific musical artists and bands, with links to artists, groups, record labels, genre sites and 'zines.
Canadian Musicians Resource
A guide to the Canadian and International music industries.
SOCAN
The Society of Composers, Auhors and Music Publishers of Canada, SOCAN is the Canadian copyright collective for the right to communicate to the public and publicly perform musical works. We administer these rights on behalf of our members (composers, lyricists, songwriters and their publishers) and those of affiliated international organizations by licensing this use of their music in Canada.
In My Community
Home County Folk Festival
The Home County Folk Festival is 32 years strong. London's oldest free summer festival.
Sunfest
London's premier summer festival celebrating latin music and culture.
Local London Ontario Music Scene
Look here for London and regional bands and performers' activities. Also available - information on musicians' services, associations, venues and more.
Theatre and Drama
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Biographies on actors and directors
Books about learning to dance
Books about films
Books about stage design & scenery
Books about theatre history
Searching for Scripts?
Recommended Websites
National Arts Centre
Canada's national showcase for English/French arts,dance, theatre and home of the National Arts Centre Orchestra.
Professional Summer Theatre in Ontario
Provides links to all the professional Ontario theatres including Blyth, Huron County, Port Stanley, and the Shaw and Stratford Festivals.
Theatre Canada
Best resource for Canada-wide live theatre locations, performances, schedules, reviews and study resources with links to U.S. and U.K. entertainment.
Theatre Ontario
Theatre Ontario provides theatre practioners throughout Ontario with training and information to enhance and support their art form.
Playwrights Guild of Canada
Publisher- Playwrights Guild of Canada Formerly the Playwrights Union of Canada. A national non-profit association of professional and emerging English-language playwrights. Services, play catalogue, biographical information on member playwrights, performance rights. Site includes a chronology of Canadian theatre.
National Theatre School of Canada / École nationale de théâtre du Canada
Programs in acting, playwriting, scenography, technical production. Information on admission, fees and financial aid, facilities, and performances. Current issue of NTS Journal in fulltext.
Festivals and Events in Ontario
Use this guide to Ontario's festival programs for arts, sports and history from April 2007 to April 2008.
Guide to International Resources in Theatre and Performing Arts Studies
Provides comprehensive coverage of all the performing arts with many useful links.
Dramatists Plays Service, Inc, New York
Online play catalogue. Browsable and searchable by cast size, title, author, keyword and ISBN. Separate sections for new plays and information about performance rights.
Samuel French, Inc.
Online play catalogue arranged by title and author. Separate sections for technical books, musicals, and cast recordings.
Intute : Arts & Humanities : Theatre Studies
Provides access to Web resources for education and research, selected by subject specialists. Search by time period, keyword, resource type or browse by subject.
In My Community
Grand Theatre
Site for London's oldest professional theatre company.
London Community Players
London Community Players is a wholly volunteer not-for-profit community theatre group founded in 1974. Local Theatre at its best.
Theatre Western
Student run productions of major theatrical stage plays and musicals.
London Tourism Entertainment
A great site for London's theatre, music, arts and entertainment activities and events.
Classical Music
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Books about composers
Books about learning how to play guitar
Books about learning how to play piano
Books about learning how to sing
Books about music theory
Books about songwriting
Scores for piano
Scores for strings
Scores for voice
Scores for winds & brass
Searching for Music CDs?
Recommended Websites
AMG All-Music Guide
Described as one of the best one-stop music resources on the Web, this searchable site contains information on many types of musical genres and musicians.
Canadian Music Periodical Index
This database includes more than 25,000 entries indexed from 475 Canadian music journals, newsletters and magazines from the late nineteenth century to the present day. It focuses on articles and news items covering all aspects of musical activity in Canada. One may search all fields, article titles, authors, subject headings, periodical titles and classification (a descriptor such as chorus, folk music festival, singer etc.). Full text of the articles indexed is not provided.
CBC Radio and Stereo
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation site includes complete program information, schedules of guests, listener feedback opportunities, and more.
Canadian Opera Company
Canada's premier opera company presenting full scale productions of traditional and contermporary works.
ChoralNet
Sanctioned by the International Federation for Choral Music and linked to over 1000 other sites having to do with choral music, ChoralNet is an excellent place to search for choral music, lyrics, settings, publishers, composers and more.
Classical Net
A good point of entry to the world of classical music on the internet, this site contains hundreds of information files. Topics include a Basic Repertoire Guide, CD Buying Guide, Recommended CDs, Composers Works and Data, and more.
The Globe and Mail: The Arts
Music and theatre news, reviews, blogs and video clips keep readers current on the exciting Canadian entertainment scene.
Encyclopedia of Music in Canada
The authoritative resource for the history and development of music and musicians in Canada.
Festival Finder
This site gives the latest details on more than 1500 music festivals in North America. It also acts as a gateway of links to Alternative, Bluegrass, Rock, Jazz, and Classical music festivals everywhere.
National Youth Orchestra of Canada
Canada's internationally renowned amateur orchestra provides performance experience to students who aspire to professional orchestral careers.
Operabase
Operabase allows one to search opera performances and artists, over 700 opera houses and festivals, news and reviews from the world's leading papers, and audio and video recordings. Operabase has links to over 1000 opera resources on the web.
Worldwide Internet Music Resources
Offered as a service of the William and Gayle Cook Music Library, Indiana University, this extensive site offers access to music information under the following headings : Individual Musicians and Popular Groups, Classical Performers, Groups and Ensembles (except Popular), Other Sites Related to Performance, Composers and Composition, Genres and Types of Music, Research and Study, The Commercial World of Music, Journals and Magazines, General and Miscellaneous Information.
Federation of Canadian Music Festivals
In My Community
Kiwanis Music Festival
London's premier community music festival for soloists and groups performing classical to contemporary music. This is the festival's 45th year.
London Musician's Association Music Links Page
London's Local 279 American Federation of Musicians.
Orchestra London
London's professional symphony orchestra providing music lovers with a wide variety of orchestral music from the art of the Baroque masters to the cheeky fun of a Cabaret evening.
Podcasts
Podcasts are simply an audio file. You can visit these sites and click on a link to listen to the recording right on your computer or you can download it to your portable listening device, such as an iPod or a MP3 player. If you really enjoy the recording, you can subscribe to the podcast via their website so that every time they add a new broadcast it is placed on your listening device using your computer. These sites provide more information on how to subscribe.
National Arts Centre: NACO cast with Christopher Millard
In these podcasts, Christopher Millard "explores the world of orchestral music and its great composers". Each podcast is 30 minutes long.
National Arts Centre: Explore the Symphony
Marjoulaine Fournier of the National Arts Centre Orchestra and Jean Jacques van Vlasselaer, music journalist, discuss the variations of the symphonic form.