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Composers are the ones who hear the sounds of the world as music. They translate the everyday noises we live with into patterns that stir memories and emotions. Much more than putting notes on paper or just telling a musician what to play, a good composer opens a door that lets us appreciate the world around us in a new way.

These sites are your guide to classical, popular, Broadway and contemporary composers including industry forums, organizations and related resources.

Worldwide Internet Music Resources: Composers - This A-Z list of links will lead you to top sites detailing the lives and works of the major composers of classical music.

Internet Public Library: Music 102 - An Illustrated tour of music and composers through history. Travel from the Middle Ages to modern times with their biographies and sound clips. RealPlayer required.

American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers - For composers, would be composers or those interested in learning more about the business end, the official ASCAP site offers a wealth of information and resources, news and feature articles on the contemporary songwriting and music biz.

A Composers and Lyricists Database - Sit down and get ready for a good, entertaining read. This site focuses primarily on 20th century Broadway, stage and movie composers and songwriters.

I Write the Music - A major portal for contemporary songwriters and composers, offering breaking news and resources arranged in categories: careers, composers, software, and more.

Classical Net Composers - The introduction makes this site sound like a small listing of composers from someone's personal CD collection. In fact, it is a very comprehensive database of classical composers including their biographical data, works and other good information.

Essentials of Music Composers - Sony has put together a very nice reference with the added attraction of being able to click through and purchase works of the composers that appeal to you after listening to a few samples. Hint: use the alpha index if you are not searching for a specific composer. RealPlayer required..