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KMS Band: (Grades: 6-8) Rubbing alcohol is SAFE to use to clean all instrument surfaces. Beware of sanitizing wipes as they may damage some parts of various instruments.

• Healing power of music / music therapy:

• “Interactive Practice Studio” goes with our lesson books (“Red Book” and “Blue Book”) Follow the directions on the site to download the desktop or mobile versions. You will need your book available to locate your password. Any books purchased within the past year will have this info either just inside the front or back covers of the book. If you are missing your book or have a book without a password, please email Mrs. Bottorff at krystal.bottorff@keokukschools.org.

• How to clean your instrument videos: Please watch at least the ONE that applies to your instrument(s).

• K-Det Songs for Concerts (6th Grade only):

  1. Scooby Doo;

  2. The Lost Kingdom;

  3. The Hanging Tree;

  4. Check out the Red Book on pp. 30 and 38 for more possible songs!

• Concert Music Possibilities (Grades 7-8):

  1. The Addams Family;

  2. Strike Up the Band;

  3. Check out the Blue Book pp. 29-35 for more band arrangements!

• Video #1 - Accidentals

• Video #2 - Key Signatures

• Fun songs to try:

  1. Mr. Dickinson's Band Stuff

  2. Dr. Selfridge Music

• 5 Tips from Pros on Making Music at Home

• Connecting Technology and Music: The Virtual Orchestra Project