Mrs. Valerie Petty, Director ...........vapetty@capousd.org
Follow us on Instagram @ NewhartMusic
On the first day of school, all information went home through the CHECKLIST. CLICK here to print a new CHECKLIST.
QR codes below are available as a credit card option. CASH or CHECK are always appreciated as well.
👆 24-25 fair-share donation and/or to purchase 24-25 clothing items (concert attire & extra music spirit wear) by credit card, please use the QR code in the gray box. Please be sure to put the student's first and last name on your credit donations and/or purchases. Sorry, but there is a very small credit card fee.
👆 Donate items through Amazon to be sent directly to your music program, please use the QR code in the white box.
Current Music Announcements
🎵 New Students Attending Newhart in the FALL
Welcome. Please explore our pages to see what we music is all about. CLICK HERE for information and hopefully answers to many of your questions including what class you should sign up for. We welcome you and are excited that you are considering Newhart Music!
🎵 Advanced Band = Wind Ensemble
This year, we will be combining both bands into one mega 7th-8th grade band! It is called "Wind Ensemble" regardless of which grade you are in. Going to be lots of fun and loud too! 😉
🎵 Class Names
Band 6 = Intermediate Band (Inter. Band)
Orchestra 6 = Intermediate Orchestra (Inter. Orch.)
Advanced Band & Wind Ensemble = Wind Ensemble (One large class)
🎵 When to bring your instrument?
The first day is a minimum day and classes are rather short so no instruments. Please leave them at home until Mrs. Petty tells you to bring it in. We may start playing on Weds. or Thurs. in the 7th & 8th grade groups. The 6th grade groups will learn what instruments are available for each class and we will pass out forms for those who need to borrow school instruments. The 6th graders won't need instruments for 3-4 days. Please do not run out and purchase anything without Mrs. Petty's help and sizing.
🎵 Parent/Guardian Canvas Observer Sign-up
Parents and guardians, please sign-up to be a Canvas Observer. This allows me to send important emails to families regarding field trips, concerts, and other reminders. This also allows you to email your teachers and see your child's grades and assignments. Once you sign-up as an observer for one class, you will be part of your child's account for all classes through high school. Click here for a link ion how to sign up. Our school (Newhart) is listed in the district's Canvas account which is "capousd.isntructure.com" We do not have a "school" account, only district. Good news is that once you sign-up, you will be signed up from now through 12th grade.
🎵 Follow us on Instagram @NewhartMusic
🎵 Looking to Purchase a New Instrument?? Supplies?? Gifts??
We have a gift idea list on the right. It links to Amazon lists based on each instrument. The #1 gift that helps students the most is a music stand. Any version would be so helpful. Musicians need to be able to see their music well.
If you are looking to purchase an instrument, please see your teacher for help. Local music stores are also a good resource. Be careful with online or non-music store purchases as many of the "deals" are "too good to be true" and your teacher can help guide you. Poorly made instruments are often not playable and will hinder success. We want to set you up for success!
🎵 Communication Platforms - Sign-up!
Students AND Parent/Guardian ~ "Remind" sign-ups for field trips
🎵 Got a Metronome and a Tuner?
We use these on a regular basis in all music classes. TempoLite for metronome (free app) and for a tuner, our favorites are bandmatetuner.com (website and iPhone app for all instruments, even orchestra) and tuner.ninja/old (website) both work great for our class.
🎵 String Player Help
CLICK HERE for Scales Ace (FINGERING CHART SCALES), New Music Books, Instrument Websites and SO MUCH MORE!
🎵 video & website help FOR instrument
New to an instrument? Want to know how to put it together or hold it properly? Play with the right sound? Basic note reading? Here are some wonderful websites for BAND and ORCHESTRA (Violin or Violin, Viola or Viola, Cello, & Bass). The blue instrument titles take you to the websites.
INFORMATION, PAGES, & LINKS
Click on the headings below to go to the page listed
Canvas Assignments, Grades, & Emails
Canvas - How to Sign-up as a Parent/Observer
C.V.H.S. Instrumental Music Website
Community Youth Performing Groups
Concert Dress Attire - with Pictures
C.U.S.D. District Honor Band & Orchestra
Gift Ideas for Music (May be blocked by district, so please log in with personal device)
High School & College Requirements for the Music Student
Instrument/Voice Specific Websites Flute - Oboe - Bassoon - Clarinet - Bass Clarinet - Saxophone - Trumpet - French Horn - Trombone - Baritone Horn/ Euphonium - Tuba - Violin - Viola - Cello - String Bass - Percussion - Voice
Mad Music Minute & Note Names Online
Music Links to Music Website Resources
Parent/Guardian Info for Music Help
Photos from your 23-24 Rehearsals, Concert, Field Trips - Must use @capostu.org email to view
PTA Music Writing Reflections Contest
String Instrument Tuning Notes
String Orchestra Sheet Music Ideas - Pop/Movie/Patriotic Books Available for Purchase
String Workbook Recordings for Shifting and Key Signature - Gold Section of Workbook
Supply Lists for All Instruments
Tuner - Bandmate (for all instruments)
🎵 Congrats to Mrs. Petty 🎵
Mrs. Petty recently earned two Music Educator Awards! She received the SCSBOA (Southern California School Band & Orchestra Association) award for "Best Middle School Teacher 2024" at their conference on Jan. 27, 2024. Click here to see the "CUSD Insider" article about Tesoro's Orchestra and Mrs. Petty honored at the conference. On Feb. 27, 2024, she also earned the OCMAA (Orange County Music Administrator Association) award nomination for the OCDE (Orange County Department of Education) Outstanding Music Educator Award. Not everyone nominated received the nomination award. "It is such an honor and pleasure to receive the recognition!"
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Website Last Updated Aug. 20, 2024