Library Online Resources

Biography in Context »

Utilize the categories to browse and locate articles about actors, musicians, and other artists or just use the search by name box to find information about your favorite performer.

Freegal Music »

Tune in to your favorite artist using Freegal Music and download songs that are yours to keep.

Music Online »

Access the Music Online search box and choose from the list of subjects in the browse or genre section to explore works by other artists. You may input composer name, title of work, or other categories. Use the drop-down "Go to" menu to access music indexes like American Song or World Contemporary Music.

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Kids & Teens

Library Materials

Musically Inclined? »

Develop music appreciation and inspire young musicians by listening and watching great musicians.

So You Want To Be A Dancer? »

Read about the lives of world famous dancers. Then get those tiny toes tapping with DVD's for young performers.

You're So Dramatic - Children's Plays »

Browse plays for youth and theater games to bring out the theatrics with any group of children. Some plays are also available in English and Spanish.

Websites

Florida Symphony Youth
Orchestra »

Learn more about the FSYO experience and their mission to provide classical music education.

The Orlando Repertory Theater »

The Rep presents family theater based on well-known children's literature.

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Social

The Artistic Type »

Read the Orlando Sentinel's blog on local arts and theater by Matt Palm.

Culture 2 Go Blog »

Peruse Orlando Weekly's blog on arts, symphony, ballet, opera, concerts, and more at a variety of venues including the Bob Carr Performing Arts Center.

Jack's Theatre »

Join Jack Petro's conversations on plays and much more on this North Central Florida theaters blog.

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Mobile

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Pandora Radio

Pandora creates stations that stream songs by the artists you love, as well as songs Pandora recommends based on your taste!
Google Play | iTunes | Website

Shazam »

Try this free application that lets you identify music anywhere: hold up your smartphone to a music source and within seconds, know the song, artist, and album. This application is available for multiple mobile devices.

Virtual Sheet Music

Add your favorite sheet music using this free application.
iTunes | Website

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Library Materials

DVDs

Ballet »

Watch these ballet films and enjoy the beauty of dance. "The dancer's body is simply the luminous manifestation of the soul," Isadora Duncan.

Concert »

Whether you like rock-n-roll or jazz or anything in between or beyond, there is a concert DVD for you. Jump into these concerts and enjoy the songs of your favorite artists.

Dance »

Move your way through these DVDs and learn many styles of dance. You can dance your way to fitness or learn some new moves to impress your friends and family.

Musicals »

Get those toes tapping. Discover the dance in you and enjoy some of these musicals.

Opera »

You do not have to go to Italy to enjoy the opera. Check out one of these opera classics and enjoy it in the comfort of your home. "Opera is when a guy gets stabbed and instead of bleeding, he sings," Ed Gardner.

Books

Dance »

Brush up on your dancing skills,from ballroom dance to modern dance, read about the famous dancers and learn how to "cut a rug."

Theater »

Learn more about theater production and performers. Become inspired by the accomplishments of actors, producers, and composers.

CDS

Opera »

Experience appreciation for great musicans that developed opera music. Acquire passion for listening to their opera music and songs in Italian, Russian, English, and other languages.

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Music & Dance

Orlando Ballet »

From the Nutcracker to Cinderella, treat yourself to a season of ballet.

Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra »

Enrich your life with the symphonic music and world class artists of the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra. Savor the season.

Voci Dance »

Celebrate this premier Orlando modern dance company. Partake in the sights and sounds of musicians, visual artists, poets, and puppeteers.

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Theater

Mad Cow Theatre »

Stimulate your mind. Enjoy dynamic and powerful performances depicting the human condition.

Orlando Shakespeare Theater »

Experience this extraordinary theater which offers both Shakespearean and contemporary plays.

Orlando Venues »

Discover Broadway presentations, the symphony, ballet, opera, concerts, and more at a variety of venues including the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre.

Theatre Downtown »

Immerse yourself in cutting edge plays produced by Theatre Downtown. This group performs contemporary and classic plays from local and national artists.

UCF Conservatory Theatre »

Step into the conservatory and watch these daring young actors perform.

Visit NetLinks for additional theaters.

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