• Here is the book we will be using this year. Please bring your book, instrument and bow, and sheet music to every class.

    Measures of success, Book 2  Extra resources available on the publisher website

    If you would like to utilize the extra resources available that go with your method book (like play-along tracks), click on the publisher's web address:

    Scales to play for Warm-up:

    G Major Cello         A Major Cello

    G Scale Viola         A Major Viola

    G Major Violin        A Major Violin

     

    • Below are pieces you should be working on. 

      Audition scales and excerpt--this will be updated when the new books come in.

       

      Here are the Recording Links that you can listen to so you can enjoy pieces that are on your level.

       

       

       

      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: 

       

       

      If you are having trouble reading the notes on a particular string, 

      below are Links to Note Reading Practice

                               

                               

                               

                                

       

       
     

    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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    If you finish alllll of that and want something else to work on, try

    When you go to the Sight Reading Factory web site, you will need to e-mail me for credentials to log in.  I can't post them here.

    When you go to the Sight Reading Factory web site, you will need to e-mail me for credentials to log in.  I can't post them here.

     

    And just for fun:

    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 for more fun, here is: Virtual Orchestra Classroom Links: