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    • Lesson Rubric

      Lesson Rubric

      This is the evaluation rubric used for all band lessons—check it out so that you understand what our goals are for lessons!

      Lesson Rubric.pdf 96.28 KB (Last Modified on September 10, 2021)
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    • How to Help a Musician Practice

      How to Help a Musician Practice

      Tips for parents to help their child succeed in band—or for students to help their friends!

      How to Help Practice.pdf 223.9 KB (Last Modified on August 19, 2021)
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    • Instrument Accessories You Should Own

      Instrument Accessories You Should Own

      Everything middle school instrumentalists need so that they can play and take care of their instruments

      Instrument Accessories.pdf 67.15 KB (Last Modified on September 10, 2020)
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    • How to Read Note Lengths

      How to Read Note Lengths

      One part of reading music is knowing the types and lengths of various notes—here's how it's done!

      Note Lengths.pdf 377.03 KB (Last Modified on August 19, 2021)
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    • How to Read Treble Clef

      How to Read Treble Clef

      One part of reading music is knowing the letter names of the notes, which determine the "pitch": how high or low the music sounds. Here's how you do it in treble clef (the swirly, G-like one)!

      Letter Names Treble.pdf 194.45 KB (Last Modified on August 19, 2021)
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    • How to Read Bass Clef

      How to Read Bass Clef

      One part of reading music is knowing the letter names of the notes, which determine the "pitch": how high or low the music sounds. Here's how you do it in bass clef (the curvy one with two dots)!

      Letter Names Bass.pdf 193.07 KB (Last Modified on August 19, 2021)
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    • Rhythm Reference

      Rhythm Reference

      The counting of every rhythm students will encounter in middle school band

      Rhythm Reference.pdf 57.09 KB (Last Modified on September 18, 2016)
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    • Practice Chart

      Practice Chart

      A blank copy of the practice chart students are required to fill out and have signed each lesson (about once a week). Lesson assignments and grades will be found on practice charts.

      Practice Chart.pdf 165.61 KB (Last Modified on September 17, 2021)
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    • Private Lesson Teachers

      Private Lesson Teachers

      A list of some local private lesson teachers for your convenience. Compared to our group lessons in school, it's fun and very educational to have a whole block of time for just you!

      Private Teachers.pdf 66.88 KB (Last Modified on September 2, 2022)
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    • Scales (Treble Clef)

      Scales (Treble Clef)

      Here's a reference for all 15 major scales, for treble clef instruments.

      Major Scales Treble Clef.pdf 64.44 KB (Last Modified on October 12, 2022)
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    • Scales (Bass Clef)

      Scales (Bass Clef)

      Here's a reference for all 15 major scales, for bass clef instruments.

      Major Scales Bass Clef.pdf 63.32 KB (Last Modified on October 12, 2022)
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