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    The beginner book for this year is the String Builder, Book 1 by Applebaum. It can be purchased at local music stores or online:

    String Builder, Book 1


    Beginner Play Alongs and Note-Reading Games

    We can warm up together before playing our new songs!

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    Ode to Joy uses no new notes BUT we're going to play an old note a new way. Everytime there is an A, I would like violins and violas to play it with your 4th finger.  This will give you a more grown-up sound! Cellos play the note in the normal way.

    Ode to Joy Violin

    Ode to Joy Viola

    Ode to Joy Cello

     

    Here are sound clips of your new songs:

    Ode to Joy

    Largo from New World

    Kumbaya

    HERE IS A BEAUTIFUL PERFORMANCE OF ONE OF MY FAVORITE PIECES. IT WAS PLAYED BY EACH INSTRUMENTALIST WHILE THEY WERE AT HOME. 馃挌馃幓馃幖 

     

    PRO TIP VIDEO #1: 

    PIRATES, SHIPS, AND PURPLE THUMBS, VIDEO #2: 

    THE BOW HAIRS & HORSES: 

    ALL ABOUT EBONY: 

     

     FOR THE FIRST NOTE READING CHALLENGE, I want to see who can get the highest percentage correct while identifying just 50 notes. I have already customized the exercises for you, so you can click and play! The first Challenge Winner will be announced on Wednesday, March 25th. Have fun!

     

     

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    Here is a Virtual Exploration of the Atlanta Symphony. You can hear some Star Wars music, some demonstrations and advice from different members of the symphony, see some of the day to day business side of a symphony, and see an interview with the conductor: 

    And just for fun, here is: Virtual Orchestra Classroom Links: