Learning Library
Our learning library offers a collection of virtual content for both students and teachers ranging from student guides, lesson plans, professional development to archived world-class performances to enjoy. Search the library and discover the vast amount of content at your fingertips.

Teaching Tolerance Through Music
FirstWorks hosted a live Professional Development Workshop via Zoom with composer, violinist, ...

Dreams, Dance, and Decisions
Overview
Rooted in local Native American history, Mixashawn introduces Indigenous ...

Walkin’ with Trane
This K-12 Teacher Guide from our multi-tiered residency with the dance company Urban Bush ...

Grace and Athleticism through Dance
Choreographer Paul Taylor was influenced by everything around him, especially the dancers in ...

Pedal Punk
Did you know that the circus, acrobatic movement, and Steampunk combined on bicycles can be ...

Forty Girls
Storytelling comes in many different forms; spoken word, visually, through music. If you have ...

Branches
Who knew that a fungus could inspire a world renowned dance company? Check this out to find ...

Of Nature, Composed
This grade 5 – 12 Teacher Guide from our residency with local ensemble Aurea in late winter ...

New Orleans Second Line
Have you ever wanted to march in a parade? Maybe play a musical instrument while doing so? ...

Lula Del Ray
Do you want to become a filmmaker? By using different ways to cast a shadow, you can tell your story!

American Rhapsody
Do you like poetry and writing poems?
That makes you a songwriter! Learn about a successful ...

The History of Hip-Hop
Hip-hop has a history in the United States that goes all the way back to the 1960s! Learn that ...

Theater of Illusion
Theatre is fun! You can create a show of your own using only items from around your home, your ...

Music That Moves
Find ways to help you express your feelings, thoughts, and beliefs through songwriting and ...

Embodying Nature in the Time of Climate Change
Overview
Matreyek discusses her creative process and the relationship she has crafted ...

Rise Up
Do you love to dance and move? Have you ever tried tap dancing? Get moving with Syncopated ...

There Suddenly Arose
Do you wonder how music or a song can have an impact? Do you remember singing America, My ...