InstrumentsForBeginners

Editable Concert program with Winter and Spring/Summer themes. Please make a copy for your google drive.

An easy unison version for a first band concert. Written for Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone B.C., Tuba, and Percussion. Uses notes Bb-G.

Easy version of the Nutcracker Theme. Written for flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, trumpet, french horn, trombone, baritone, tuba, and percussion. Uses notes Bb-G. Includes simple harmonies.

A very simple arrangement of Ode to Joy for a first orchestra concert. Written for violin, viola, cello, and bass. Includes very simple melody, harmony, and bass lines. Uses only the notes D, E, F#, G, and A for all instruments.

Easy version of Old MacDonald for a first band concert. Written for flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, trumpet, french horn, trombone, baritone B.C., tuba, and percussion. Uses the notes Bb-G. Simple harmony part.

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.

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

Twinkle Variations for Orchestra: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass. Includes Melody, variation 1, variation 2, and harmony parts. Could be used in concerts.

An easy version of London Bridge for Violin, Viola, Cello, and Bass for a first concert. Has very simple melody harmony bass line. Uses only D, E, F#, G, A in all parts.

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.

Practice Strategies for Instrumentalists. Can be used as a poster or a handout for students.

For eight week of instrumental lessons.

'Parking Tickets' for instruments left at school.

Two sets of requirements to earn special rewards for rhythm and composition. "Rhythm Rockstar" and "Creative Composer". Used to motivate students in band and orchestra. Can edit to fit needs. Rhythm Rockstar works with any rhythm exercises and composition assignments to go with creative composer can be found in my store.

A Checklist for Concert Prep. Feel free to edit as needed.

Punch Card or Stamp for Weekly Practice. Feel free to ungroup cards and edit to your need. 6 stamps = Reward. Feel free to set rewards that work for you or let students come up with rewards.

Beginning and Advanced Sight Reading Strategies Poster to use with students

Can be used to put on students chairs when they are out of the room or as a pass to come to the music room.