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5th Grade Band Classes

 Hey 5th Grade Band members from Anderson and Hedke schools!  I have set up this page with resources for you to keep your musical learning during your days off school.   Nothing here can or will be graded of course but that's not the point - this is to keep you learning and loving music while you are off of school!

Here's a great resource - ITS YOUR BAND BOOK ONLINE!  It's got lots of stuff to play and to play with:

https://www.halleonard.com/ee/interactive/

and here's your book songs to play along with starting from #59 (you don't need a play-along for "Twinkle Sheep" anymore.  lol):

https://www.halleonard.com/EE2000AccompBW.jsp?subsiteid=6

One of the cooler things I've found is this FREE online music skills training program THAT I GET TO BE A PART OF AS YOUR TEACHER called UTheory.  The lessons and skills start from basic note and rhythm reading and go all the way up to college level skills (try some of them especially the ear training stuff.  You might surprise yourself.  Here's the link to sign up - all you need is your name and an email address (please use your real name - I will be able to see it online and contact you if needed.  That's the cool part - the program has the tests, quizzes, and videos, and I get to be the instructor!  Check it out:

https://utheory.com/section/7jx7z
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Mr. Kopera at Arthurs Middle School has a page full of great stuff for band including play-along tracks for stuff in your Essential Elements Band Book 1!:

http://arthursmusic.org/tech.html

Other resources:
Here's some video links to hear what a professional sounds like on your instrument so you can practice trying to match their tone:
​https://www.thomaspalmatier.com/sound-like-this?fbclid=IwAR3YqcoF6xI9Y7gSfZ2LMEKL4yrPTeUhsTMWCIaS3QYw8sD9iNVBLKUFEGg

Instrument cleaning and care:
​https://sites.google.com/gischools.org/gimsband/instrument-cleanliness
PLAY ALONG VIDEOS OF OUR CONCERT SONGS (another song to be added soon)

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  • Class of 2020 Salute
  • Virtual Talent Show
  • Spring Musical
  • Jazz Cafe
  • Arthurs MS Music Dept
  • Events
  • Staff
  • Chorus Class
  • Guitar Class
  • Concert Band Class
  • 5th Grade Band Classes
  • Jazz Band
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  • Boosters
    • Volunteering
    • Contact
  • Sponsors
  • Gear