For information on the following musicians, their styles of music and listening links, please refer to the individual pages on the Musicians Culture Page on the top menu bar. ENJOY!
1 Ludwig van Beethoven - Germany Classical composer of the 19th century Symphony No. 5; Ode to Joy; Fur Elise
2 Claude Debussy - France Major Impressionist style Composer Claire de Lune; Arabesque
3 John Phillip Sousa - USA The "March King" Stars and Stripes Forever; Washington Post March
4 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Austria Classical composer of the 18th century Eine Kleine Nachtmusic; Symphony No. 40
5 John Williams - USA Composer of famous movie music - Jaws, Superman, Harry Potter, ET, Home Alone
6 William Grant Still - USA First major African-American composer/conductor African-American Symphony; Bamboula
7 Carl Orff - Germany Composer and innovator in music education Carmina Burana (O fortuna; Ecce Gratum)
8 Amy Beach - USA First major American female composer/performer Gaelic Symphony; "The Years at the Spring" 9 Scott Joplin - USA First African-American composer to contribute to jazz style; known as "King of Ragtime" The Entertainer; Maple Leaf Rag