Helpful Links

Band Links

Free Metronome
 - Use this free metronome each time you practice.  If you have any questions on what tempo to use, ask.   
BandMate Chromatic Tuner
        -  Web and iOS versions of this tuner are available to help you recognize your pitches/intonation for more efficient home practice.
 -  Be sure to "allow" BandMate to use your sound and microphone on your device.

MakeMusic Cloud (Tutorial)

MakeMusic Cloud

We are using MakeMusic Cloud in school and at home this year.  MakeMusic Cloud is an online practice and assessment tool with a library that includes thousands of interactive and digital sheet music titles. 

To access, click the correct link below and follow the steps for joining the class and creating your account.

 

Clinton Grove ES Students Only

Woodwinds (Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone)

Brass (Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone, Euphonium, Tuba) 

Percussion (Bells and Drums)

Strings (Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass)

James Ryder Randall ES Students Only

Woodwinds (Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone)

Brass (Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone, Euphonium, Tuba)

Percussion (Bells and Drums)

Strings (Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass)

Waldon Woods ES Students Only

Woodwinds (Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone)

Brass (Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone, Euphonium, Tuba)

Percussion (Bells and Drums)

Strings (Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass)

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Flip!
We are using this platform to submit our playing assignments throughout the school year. 
All students are required to sign up using their PGCPS email address only. 
You will not be able to use a personal email address. 

Be sure to click the correct link for your school and instrument only.

Clinton Grove ES Students Only
 Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone Only
 Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone, Euphonium, Tuba Only
 Percussion Only

Strings Only

James Ryder Randall ES Students Only
 Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone Only

Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone, Euphonium, Tuba Only

Percussion Only

Strings Only

 Waldon Woods ES Students Only
 Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone Only

Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone, Euphonium, Tuba Only

Percussion Only
 Strings Only

Supplemental materials for our Measures of Success Book. 
Be sure to open the correct files for your instrument.

Embouchure Project
- A specific and detailed checklist of the dos and dont's of your embouchure when playing your instrument.  Be sure to click on your specific  
          instrument folder.

Beginning Band Boot Camp
- It's all here: Putting it together, cleaning and maintenance, reading music, and creating a fundamental sound
 - Pause, rewind, and watch again

Beginning Percussion Boot Camp
- It's all here: Basic technique, different strokes, rudiments, reading music, and creating a fundamental sound

Elementary Band Method
 - Supplemental method book

Band Exit Proficiencies
- PGCPS band exercises

Basic Band
-  A great website for learning about your instrument for the first time.  Select your instrument from the menu in the top-right corner and explore

Woodwind Fingerings


Vic Firth (Percussion) 

Orchestra Links

Free Metronome
 - Use this free metronome every time you practice.  If you have any questions on what tempo to use, ask.

BandMate Chromatic Tuner
 - Web and iOS versions of this tuner are available to help you recognize your pitches/intonation for more efficient home practice.
 - Be sure to "allow" BandMate to use your sound and microphone on your device.

4 Ways to Make a Beautiful Bow Hold *Newly Added

4 Ways to Make a Beautiful Bow Hand.webm

Supplemental materials for our String Basics Book. 
Be sure to open the correct files for your instrument.

YouTube Playlists  (Must Watch!)

Click on your instrument to view the videos.  Pause, rewind, and watch again.

Check out the topics to see which videos you should be watching.  Many are universal for each instrument. 
Please do not watch any of the bow videos yet.  Focus on these videos first.   

Violin                                    Viola

Cello                                      Bass

 Topics from the videos above:
Day 1 (Violin & Viola only)


All instruments every other topic:
Standing Posture

Sitting Posture in Orchestra

Instrument Position

Left Hand Position

Left Hand Finger Placement

Left Hand Preparation

Left Hand Problems and Solutions

Pizzicato

                                  Strumming, Tapping, and Plucking
                                                       Finger Patterns



Orchestra Exit Proficiencies
 - PGCPS String Orchestra exercises

String Instrument Fingerboard

Orchestra Warm-ups (1 & 2)

All Students (Band & Orchestra)

"How To" Practice Workbook

Tone Savvy - A ton of free exercises for all band & orchestra students

musicracer.com - Note & fingering practice for all band & orchestra instruments

rhythmrandomizer.com - Clap & count rhythms

Splice Sounds Beat Maker - Make your own beats to practice along with

Incredibox.com - Pump it up and chill

Note Reading Review (Band & Orchestra) *Newly Added