welcome to elementary instrumental music!!! welcome to elementary instrumental music!!!

Welcome to Elementary Instrumental Music!!!

Welcome to Elementary Instrumental Music!!!

6th Grade School Year In Brief6th Grade School Year In Brief

Lessons

Large Group Instruction/Rehearsals

Practice

Private Lessons

Lessons

Large Group Instruction/Rehearsals

Practice

Private Lessons

LessonsLessons Core instruction during 1st year on instrument

Required for participation

During school day (except St. Peters)

30 minutes, once per week

Like-instrument groups

Core instruction during 1st year on instrument

Required for participation

During school day (except St. Peters)

30 minutes, once per week

Like-instrument groups

St. Peters LessonsSt. Peters Lessons

Early morning (7:30 and 8:00)

Held at one of the ISD #831 elementary schools in Forest Lake

Parents responsible for transportation to and from

Early morning (7:30 and 8:00)

Held at one of the ISD #831 elementary schools in Forest Lake

Parents responsible for transportation to and from

Large Group Instruction/Rehearsals

Large Group Instruction/Rehearsals

One large group rehearsal each week

Begin the last week of October or 1st week of November St. Peters students bused to rehearsal:

transportation home provided by parents Location TBA

Rehearsals continue throughout school year

One large group rehearsal each week

Begin the last week of October or 1st week of November St. Peters students bused to rehearsal:

transportation home provided by parents Location TBA

Rehearsals continue throughout school year

PracticePractice

Minimum 2 1/2 hours of practice per week necessary for normal progress

30 minutes per day, 5 days per week

Please take seriously, practice minutes are part of your grade!!!

More practice = more enjoyment & achievement!

Minimum 2 1/2 hours of practice per week necessary for normal progress

30 minutes per day, 5 days per week

Please take seriously, practice minutes are part of your grade!!!

More practice = more enjoyment & achievement!

Private LessonsPrivate Lessons

Private lessons encouraged if possible

Make sure the instructor has experience with beginning instrumental students This will ensure that lessons will be structured with

compatible activities for your child’s instrument lesson material

Private lessons encouraged if possible

Make sure the instructor has experience with beginning instrumental students This will ensure that lessons will be structured with

compatible activities for your child’s instrument lesson material

Success on an instrument is determined by the desire to succeed & the motivation to

practice consistently.

Success on an instrument is determined by the desire to succeed & the motivation to

practice consistently.

How will my child select the proper instrument?

How will my child select the proper instrument?

Factors for Determining Instrument Selection

Factors for Determining Instrument Selection

Student’s physical characteristics

Sense of pitch and rhythm

1st sound the student is able to make on an instrument

Number of students playing each instrument Balanced instrumentation key to success of program

Student’s personal choice

Student’s disposition and reaction to challenges

Student’s physical characteristics

Sense of pitch and rhythm

1st sound the student is able to make on an instrument

Number of students playing each instrument Balanced instrumentation key to success of program

Student’s personal choice

Student’s disposition and reaction to challenges

Determining the Right Orchestra InstrumentDetermining the Right Orchestra Instrument

There are a few physical characteristics which factor into a student’s choice of string instrument

Graduated sizes to fit child’s growing body Families who own full size instruments will

probably need to rent smaller instrument until child grows into larger size

Important for all string players to have excellent sense of pitch, finger, and arm coordination

There are a few physical characteristics which factor into a student’s choice of string instrument

Graduated sizes to fit child’s growing body Families who own full size instruments will

probably need to rent smaller instrument until child grows into larger size

Important for all string players to have excellent sense of pitch, finger, and arm coordination

Orchestra InstrumentsOrchestra Instruments

Violin

Viola

Cello

Bass

Violin

Viola

Cello

Bass

ViolinViolin

ViolaViola

CelloCello

String BassString Bass

Band InstrumentsBand Instruments

Flute Oboe Clarinet & Bass Clarinet Alto, Tenor, and Bari Saxophone Trumpet French Horn Trombone Baritone Tuba Percussion

Flute Oboe Clarinet & Bass Clarinet Alto, Tenor, and Bari Saxophone Trumpet French Horn Trombone Baritone Tuba Percussion

FluteFlute

Clarinet & Bass ClarinetClarinet & Bass Clarinet

Clarinet Bass Clarinet

SaxophoneSaxophone

Alto Tenor Baritone

TrumpetTrumpet

French HornFrench Horn

TromboneTrombone

BaritoneBaritone

TubaTuba

PercussionPercussion

Where Do I Find an Instrument?

Where Do I Find an Instrument?

Recommended that all beginning instrumental students rent an instrument for an initial trial period rather than purchasing the instrument right away

Most music stores have rental programs with an option to buy at end of the trial period

ONLY PURCHASE INSTRUMENTS FROM A REPUTABLE MUSIC STORE!!! Purchases from other sources may result in an inferior

product

Recommended that all beginning instrumental students rent an instrument for an initial trial period rather than purchasing the instrument right away

Most music stores have rental programs with an option to buy at end of the trial period

ONLY PURCHASE INSTRUMENTS FROM A REPUTABLE MUSIC STORE!!! Purchases from other sources may result in an inferior

product

3 Options for Obtaining an Instrument

3 Options for Obtaining an Instrument

Renting

You already own an instrument

School-Owned

Renting

You already own an instrument

School-Owned

Renting an InstrumentRenting an Instrument

Reserve instrument by completing rental agreement on evening of display

Or

Complete agreement sometime before school begins This ensures instrument will be available in

time for the 1st lesson

Reserve instrument by completing rental agreement on evening of display

Or

Complete agreement sometime before school begins This ensures instrument will be available in

time for the 1st lesson

If You Already Own an Instrument

If You Already Own an Instrument

Make sure your instrument is in good playing condition

Older instruments often need reconditioning

Have music store inspect instrument’s playing condition before school begins

Make sure your instrument is in good playing condition

Older instruments often need reconditioning

Have music store inspect instrument’s playing condition before school begins

School-Owned InstrumentsSchool-Owned Instruments

Options:Band Orchestra Bass Clarinet String Bass French Horn Baritone Tuba

Limited number available Repair charges for extra ordinary damage due

to student carelessness or abuse responsibility of the student and his/her parents

Options:Band Orchestra Bass Clarinet String Bass French Horn Baritone Tuba

Limited number available Repair charges for extra ordinary damage due

to student carelessness or abuse responsibility of the student and his/her parents

Band School-Owned Instruments

Band School-Owned Instruments

For the 2008-2009 school year, a $75 maintenance fee charged

Check to “ISD 831”

Contract must be completed and turned in with check in order to receive instrument at 1st lesson

For the 2008-2009 school year, a $75 maintenance fee charged

Check to “ISD 831”

Contract must be completed and turned in with check in order to receive instrument at 1st lesson

Orchestra School-Owned String Basses

Orchestra School-Owned String Basses

2 string basses are necessary 1 for home use ($75 if rented from school) 1 for school use ($10)

Due to the limited number of school-owned basses, renting from a music store is highly recommended

2 string basses are necessary 1 for home use ($75 if rented from school) 1 for school use ($10)

Due to the limited number of school-owned basses, renting from a music store is highly recommended

Smart MusicSmart Music

What is Smart Music? The essential practice tool for musicians

SmartMusic is an interactive, computer-based practice tool for musicians. Challenging exercises, instant feedback tools, and more than 30,000 accompaniments make SmartMusic an essential part of your practice sessions.

You’ll never practice aloneSmartMusic accompanies you while you

practice. Your performance improves faster because practicing is more productive and fun.

What is Smart Music? The essential practice tool for musicians

SmartMusic is an interactive, computer-based practice tool for musicians. Challenging exercises, instant feedback tools, and more than 30,000 accompaniments make SmartMusic an essential part of your practice sessions.

You’ll never practice aloneSmartMusic accompanies you while you

practice. Your performance improves faster because practicing is more productive and fun.

How Does Smart Music Work?

How Does Smart Music Work?

With SmartMusic loaded on a computer, students plug in a vocal or instrumental microphone and begin practicing.

They play or sing their part with accompaniment and receive, in real time on the computer, detailed feedback on their performance. Ideal for woodwind, brass, string, and vocal musicians of all levels.

SmartMusic is your instant backup band that makes practicing fun!

With SmartMusic loaded on a computer, students plug in a vocal or instrumental microphone and begin practicing.

They play or sing their part with accompaniment and receive, in real time on the computer, detailed feedback on their performance. Ideal for woodwind, brass, string, and vocal musicians of all levels.

SmartMusic is your instant backup band that makes practicing fun!

Cost Cost

$25 a year Instrumental teacher gives each

student a code to use when buy the subscription and microphone at www.smartmusic.com

CDs and accessories will be mailed directly to you (shipping charges apply)

$25 a year Instrumental teacher gives each

student a code to use when buy the subscription and microphone at www.smartmusic.com

CDs and accessories will be mailed directly to you (shipping charges apply)

Smart Music TestimonySmart Music Testimony

"SmartMusic helped me with my sight-reading. It makes it easier to hear the music." -- Alexandra, 6th grade

"SmartMusic changed the whole band experience for me. It's more fun."-- Katherine, 9th grade

For more information, visit www.smartmusic.com

"SmartMusic helped me with my sight-reading. It makes it easier to hear the music." -- Alexandra, 6th grade

"SmartMusic changed the whole band experience for me. It's more fun."-- Katherine, 9th grade

For more information, visit www.smartmusic.com

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