What to Practice:

Students should practice at least 10-15 min each day about 4-5 days each week.  They should review and practice what was introduced and worked on in their most recent lesson which will include the following:    

Band:

• Long tones: Hold each learned note out for as long as possible with a good sound.  Do at least 3 long tones on each note, trying to improve length and tone each time.  

• Rhythms: Practice tonguing rhythms (rhythm sheet) on each learned note with accuracy.  Remember to use the tip of your tongue to articulate each note.  

• Songs/Exercises: Play through every learned song/exercise with accuracy 

  • Sound Innovations Pages 5-8 #2-17

  • Habits Resources-3 Note Songs Pages 1-3

  • "Hot Cross Buns" Page 8 #18

  • "Au Claire De La Lune" Page 9 #24

  • "First March" Sheet Music

Violin:

• Bowing: Practice alternating bow direction on each string with proper bow hold and straight bowing

• Songs/Exercises: Play through every learned song/exercise with accuracy

  • Orchestra Bootcamp #1-5

  • Sound Innovations Pages 6-7

  • "Jolly Fellows" Page 7 #17

  • "Boil Them Cabbage Down" Page 7 #18

  • "Lightly Row" and "Ode to Joy" Sheet Music

Advanced Students:

• Review all previously learned material with beginning band/violin (see above)

• Work on Advanced Song Selections provided in class

  • Advanced Violins Sheet Music

    • "Remember Me"

    • "The Four Seasons: Autumn"

    • "Spellcaster"

    • "The Big Rock Candy Mountain"

  • Advanced Band Sheet Music

    • "This Is Halloween"

    • "Addams Family"

    • "The Chicken Dance"

    • "Pirates of the Caribbean"