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

Teaching Tolerance Through Music

FirstWorks hosted a live Professional Development Workshop via Zoom with composer, violinist, ...
Dreams, Dance, and Decisions

Dreams, Dance, and Decisions

Overview Rooted in local Native American history, Mixashawn introduces Indigenous ...
Walkin’ with Trane

Walkin’ with Trane

This K-12 Teacher Guide from our multi-tiered residency with the dance company Urban Bush ...
Grace and Athleticism through Dance

Grace and Athleticism through Dance

Choreographer Paul Taylor was influenced by everything around him, especially the dancers in ...
Pedal Punk

Pedal Punk

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

Forty Girls

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

Branches

Who knew that a fungus could inspire a world renowned dance company? Check this out to find ...
Of Nature, Composed

Of Nature, Composed

This grade 5 – 12 Teacher Guide from our residency with local ensemble Aurea in late winter ...
New Orleans Second Line

New Orleans Second Line

Have you ever wanted to march in a parade? Maybe play a musical instrument while doing so? ...
Lula Del Ray

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

American Rhapsody

Do you like poetry and writing poems? That makes you a songwriter! Learn about a successful ...
The History of Hip-Hop

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

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

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

Embodying Nature in the Time of Climate Change

Overview Matreyek discusses her creative process and the relationship she has crafted ...
Rise Up

Rise Up

Do you love to dance and move? Have you ever tried tap dancing? Get moving with Syncopated ...
There Suddenly Arose

There Suddenly Arose

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