Inspiration
Need inspiration? Here is MORE music you can do at home! Be sure you have parent permission.
What's your "why"?
Why Join Band, Orchestra, or Choir? Learn Why from Musicians of "The President's Own".
Theory Games
San Francisco Symphony Kids page-- requires Flash
Music Theory Practice-- Try the note reading flashcards!
Cool Sites/Links
Metronome (that tick-tick-tick thing): there are several free, including quick access using your search engine. Here is one of many.
Classics for Kids-- Really fun site with lots of games, information about music history and composers, and listening activities!
Composition Fun
www.blanksheetmusic.net Create and print your own staff paper for free!
www.noteflight.com Create and print your own sheet music! Listen to your compositions!
MuseScore Free composition software, for budding composers who are extra motivated. This tool is not designed for kids, but some of you will probably be able to figure it out anyway.
Listening/Watching
Band instrument demonstrations by members of The United States Army Field Band. Many resources on their site!
Around the World in 30 Minutes by the United States Marine Band
Lean On, violin
Black Violin "A Flat", violin/viola
N. Paganini Caprice No. 5, violin
Evolution of Music, violin/cello
Cello Wars, cello duo (don't try this at home!)
Smooth Criminal, 'cello quartet
String Colors: Painting with Sound by the United States Marine Band
Kuhlau Fantasy Op 38 D Major, flute
Havana, flute
Beatboxing Super Mario Brothers, flute
Matt Molloy, flute
Carmen Fantasy, clarinet solo
12th Street Rag, clarinet duo
Stompin' at the Savoy, clarinet ensemble
Bozza Aria, alto saxophone solo
Bohemian Rhapsody, saxophone quartet
Star Spangled Banner, 7 yr old trumpet soloist
Bourgeois Concerto Op 114b, trombone solo
Flight of the Bumblebee, brass quintet
Pachelbel Canon in D, Canadian Brass quintet
Uptown Funk, Disneyland Resort All-American College Band
Jazz at Lincoln Center - The Music of Miles Davis
The Avengers, full orchestra
Star Wars, full orchestra
Fun Music
For Band:
Fun Songs to Practice Popular songs to practice for fun
www.gobando.com For tutorials and back up tracks to play popular songs like Uptown Funk, Hello by Adele, etc.
For Strings: