VIRTUAL ASSIGNMENT FOR WEEK 1 (4/20-4/24)
Don't have an instrument at home to practice? Still complete the lesson to learn how to use this important tool to help your practicing in the future!
View the presentation below with instructions on how to use this week's virtual learning assignment.
Select a piece of music for "String Orchestra" that you want to practice and learn with Brian Balmages.
Record your practice/performance if you want to! You can share it with family and friends.
OPTIONAL: Upload your video to flipgrid www.flipgrid.com/gvmsorchestra1920 if you would like specific feedback from Mrs. Milligan.
If you LOVED the Virtual Conductor SmartMusic Lesson, SmartMusic is offering free accounts from now until June 30th!
The next part of this assignment shows you how to create a free account with smartmusic to access more music. You can find method books, our concert music from the year, and pop/movie songs that we have not learned. I will not assign any specific music from this app, but you are welcome to create an account to browse new music to practice!
View the presentation below with instructions on how to create a free smartmusic student account.
GVMS Class Codes:
6th Grade: NJKAD-J2HUP
7th Grade: CVH3M-4FZ6U
8th Grade: 6TRUU-P2WPG
Here are a few suggestions for fun pieces to search for and practice in SmartMusic:
Easy Popular Movie Instrumental Solos (Harry Potter, James Bond, and more!)
Easy Rock Instrumental Solos (Boulevard of Broken Dreams, Stairway to Heaven, and more!)
Ultimate Movie Instrumental Solos (Star Wars, Raiders March, Harry Potter, and more!)
Harry Potter Instrumental Solos (Movies 1-5)
City of Stars (from La La Land)
Eye of the Tiger - Survivor
Feel It Still - Portugal. The Man
How Long - Charlie Puth
Attention - Charlie Puth
Believer - Imagine Dragons
Shape of You - Ed Sheeran
One Foot - Walk the Moon
Just Give Me a Reason - Pink (Orchestra Version)
Popular Composers:
Brian Balmages
Soon Hee Newbold
Doug Spata
Alan Lee Silva
Richard Meyer
Larry Clark
Katie O'Hara LaBrie