Links

MUSIC WEBSITES USED AT SCHOOL:

• MusicPlay Online: The website and curriculum we use in our music classes. Log in as a student. Go to your google classroom/Brightspace classroom for the access code.

• MusicTheory.Net: note naming against the clock!

• Flat.io: Music writing software. Log in with your school google account.

• Chrome Music Lab: lots of music exploration and composing apps. 

COOL VIDEOS :

• Musicians of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra playing Appalachian Spring during self-isolation. 

• Learn the guitar solo for "Bohemian Rhapsody" - taught to you by Brian May! 

• Family play along video to "Rondo Alla Turca" by Mozart - find your box, metal can, cutlery and lid and get playing - so much fun! 

• Sandra Boynton & Yoyo Ma - a cute video!

• "The Shows Must Go On" - a youtube channel by Andrew Lloyd Webber (one of the most influential musical composers of our time) sharing backstage videos and songs from Broadway musicals.

• "All I Ask Of You" from Phantom of the Opera performed by Andrew Lloyd Webber and the Orchestra at The Phantom of the Opera in London, UK, all in self-isolation. 

• A Hope For The Future - a group of trumpet players from around the world play a new piece of music written for this season for healthcare workers. 

• Music videos and resources from the National Arts Centre.

GAMES:

• A variety of online music games to try out HERE. 

• Classics For Kids music website.

• Eek Shark! Note reading game.

• The Ultimate List of Music Games

• Blob Opera

• 4four: Lots of music games and activities here!

• Incredibox

• BeepBox: Creating music using boxes.

• Music Mania! - a game in the style of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.

• Music Wordsearch - it's tricky!

INSTRUMENTS OF THE ORCHESTRA:

• Instrument of the Month Series - San Francisco Orchestra.

• Instruments of the Orchestra - San Francisco Orchestra.

• Learn about the instruments of the orchestra from the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.

• Sphinx Kids

• Instruments with sound clips from the Philharmonia Orchestra.

• Odd Musical Instruments

• Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra online game.

VIRTUAL INSTRUMENTS: 

• Virtual Instruments (Various) can be found HERE.

ENHANCED/DIGITAL METHOD BOOKS & SHEET MUSIC:

• Standard of Excellence Play-Along Recordings.

• Free sheet music, printouts, accompaniments for all instruments (very cool) at THIS website. 

• Free solos/duets/small ensemble, printouts for band instruments, any combination at THIS website. 

• Lots of popular songs for every band instrument with play alongs on THIS youtube channel.

BEGINNING BAND WEBESITES:

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• Beginner flute tips 

• Clarinet tips 

• Saxophone questions and tips 

• Percussionist exercises (Snare & Glockenspiel)

• Set-up reminders for all instruments: https://www.qcsd.org/page/6730

• Educational Clinics playlist HERE for band instruments taught by the United States Army Field Band.