Resources
Local Music Stores
John Keal Music - located in Albany, our representative delivers orders every week for free. Order forms available in my classroom or call 482-4405 to order supplies or request a repair.
Hilton Music - Colonie Center
Online Music Stores
Woodwind Brasswind - online store for instruments and supplies
Mouthpiece Express - online store for brass and woodwind mouthpieces
Musicians Friend - online store for supplies
JW Pepper - online resource for sheet music
Hickey's Music - online store for NYSSMA music and other music needs
Favorite Links
CCMEA - Columbia County Music Educators Association - All County
NYSSMA - New York State School Music Association
Classical WMHT 89.1 on your radio - Composers of the Month Fridays
Great Artists on every instrument - jazz and classical (see handout tab)
Empire State Youth Orchestra - multiple ensembles for ages 9-18. Auditions in June for the next school year. Check it out!
Metronome - practice with this online metronome or download one to your device Here's one more online metronome link webmetronome.com
Smartmusic - lesson book accompaniment music and practice aid.
Finale Notepad - free music notation softward
8notes.com - free sheet music and lessons
learnmusictheory.net - excellent resource for music theory
Free Music Apps
Chromatik
Metronome
Tuner
Voice Record
Rhythm Pad
Real Piano 3D
Percussive Free
Rhythm Repeat
Magic Piano
Paid Apps
Garage Band
Smartmusic
iReal Pro Book
Local Music Venues
Instrument Links
Brass fingering/slide position charts
Percussion Rudiments - Vic Firth
Drum Set Videos - Vic Firth Free Video Lessons
Educational Websites
New York Philharmonic Kidzone - educational website
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids - educational website
Classics for Kids - educational website
San Francisco Symphony Kids - educational website
Nashville Symphony Kids - educational website
From The Top - features young musicians across the country. America’s largest national platform dedicated to celebrating the stories, talents, and character of classically-trained young musicians.
YouTube Videos
Additional Resources
Free fingering charts, manuscript paper, care tips, and theory