InstrumentsForBeginners

To be used in class or for homework for your students first band lesson. Originally created to be used with SI Book 1, but would work with any method book. Features warmups, making a sound, and first three songs: Hot Cross Buns, Au Clair de la Lune, and Mary Had a Lamb. For Band Instruments: Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone, Tuba, Percussion.

A check off sheet to staple into students books so they can track progress. Includes songs and concepts from the Sound Innovations Book 1 Series.

Instrument Care Rules for: Woodwinds, Brass, and Strings

Quiz sheets used for years 1 and 2 of instrumental music. Could be used for any level. Includes: Tempos Dynamics Articulations Accidentals Parts of Staff Along with other terms and symbols found in book 1 of most method books. Can be laminated or put in clear pockets to make dry erase for quick testing.

To be used in class or for homework for your students first string lesson. Originally created to be used with SI Book 1, but would work with any method book. Features warmups, making a sound, and first three songs: Hot Cross Buns, Au Clair de la Lune, and Mary Had a Lamb. For String Instruments: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass

Leads students through a series of composition exercises: 1. Pick song (I let students pick folk songs from lesson books or you could write in a song to use with all students) 2. Change the notes 3. Change the rhythms 4. Own variation Theme and Variation go on the final copy Final compositions could be photographed and recorded to make a concert slide show of student work. Great way to show off students, engage parents during pre-show warmup, and show the importance of music education.

These classroom rewards coupons go with my class motivation system. Students are given a carnival ticket for different accomplishments and can trade them in for a rewards coupon. I got carnival tickets at the dollar store and gave each student a snack bag with their name on it to hold the tickets. I laminate the rewards tickets so that everything can be reused. Many of my students save up for bigger prizes, especially lunch bunch. Its a major motivator to get beginning instrumentalists to practi

Rubrics and Tracking to go with Sight Reading Assessments for beginning band and orchestra

Leads students through a series of composition exercises: 1. Rhythm Composition 2. Writing on the staff 3. Melodic Composition 4. Adding other musical symbols 5. Final Composition and Program Notes Final compositions could be photographed and recorded to make a concert slide show of student work. Great way to show off students, engage parents during pre-show warmup, and show the importance of music education.

This sheet can be used to help students with Sight Reading and Practice Strategies. Students can be 'detectives' and follow directions using the acronyms CSI to remember what to watch out for in their music. To make the sheet even more helpful at home you can double side this page with a fingering chart for ease of use.

Composition Projects for students based on the Composing Cornerstone Assessment for Music Ensembles Novice. I use these with my 1st and 2nd Year Students. I also put a copy of their final product along with a recording of their composition into a slideshow to play at the beginning of our concerts for families while students are warming up. Worksheets include: 1. Theme and Variation Practice Worksheet 2. Theme and Variation Final Copy 3. Plan and Make Composing Organizer 4. Evaluate and Refine Pe

Terms and Symbols covered in the first few years of study. I laminate these so that they can be reused with dry erase markers. One set is kept in each folder for students. Includes rhythms, dynamics, tempos, articulations, repeats and other symbols.

Lesson schedule template for rotating lessons (I rotate lessons by an hour so students don't miss the same parts of class two weeks in a row.

Includes all of the terms and concepts covered in the first few years of learning to help students with new concepts in their music. Includes dynamics, tempos, rhythms, articulations, repeats, and symbols.

Worksheet for music composition project. Includes draft and final copies. Final compositions could be photographed and recorded to make a concert slide show of student work. Great way to show off students, engage parents during pre-show warmup, and show the importance of music education.

An excel spreadsheet to be used to easily track students' progress. Includes songs and concepts from the Sound Innovations Book 1 Series. Also uses supplemental materials from Alfred Book 1

An excel spreadsheet to be used to easily track students' progress. Includes songs and concepts from the Sound Innovations Book 1 Series.

Students gain tickets from being prepared for lessons and completing benchmarks. Students can then exchange their tickets for a rewards pass when they drop off their instruments. Any easy and motivational rewards system.

Practice Strategies create by students and teachers to help with practice. Strategies include ideas for both band and orchestra.

Performing Assessments that follow the Performing Cornerstone Assessment for Music Ensembles Novice. Pages include: 1. Selecting and Rehearsing worksheet 2. Peer Assessment and Self Assessment Worksheet