Mrs. Valerie Petty & Mr. Mitchell Piantanida
Current Music Announcements
🎵 Looking to Purchase a New Instrument??
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!
🎵 NEW STUDENT INFORMATION
CLICK HERE for information. If you need even more info, please feel free to email your music teachers.
Mrs. Petty at vapetty@capousd.org
Mr. Piantanida at mppiantanida@capousd.org
🎵 PTA "REFLECTIONS" MUSIC WRITING COMPETITION
If you are interested in writing your own original music composition, there is a middle school competition you can write for. The details & free music writing software are posted CLICK HERE. The application and music submission deadline to submit will be in late September. See your teacher if you need extra help.
🎵 Got a Metronome and a Tuner?
We use these on a regular basis in all music classes. TempoLite (free app) and tuner.ninja/old (website) both work great for our class.
🎵 Parent/Guardian - Hints & Suggestions
We want you to be able to help your child with their music learning and to secure information or supplies even if you do or do not have musical experience. CLICK HERE to be directed to a parent/guardian helping page.
🎵 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
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 22-23 Rehearsals, Concert, Field Trips - Must use @capousd.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
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Website Last Updated Aug. 25, 2023