Here are the 2011/2012 concert dates. Winter Concert (5th Grade Band, 5th Grade Strings, 4th & 5th Grade Choir) - December 7th @ King Phillip Middle School  Spring Concert 1 (4th & 5th Grade Strings, The 2 Cans, 3rd Grade Choir) - May 8th @Whiting Lane  Spring Concert 2 (4th & 5th Grade Band, 4th & 5th [...]

Here is the WHPS Suzuki strings packet which we use with all string players in fourth and fifth grade. In fourth grade we play:  Twinkle (October), Lightly Row (January), Song of the Wind (February), Allegro (April) In fifth grade we play: May Song (Septemeber), Andantino (January), Rigadoon (March) WHPS Suzuki Packet – Violin WHPS Suzuki Packet [...]

Here is a link to a recording of Frosty The Snowman – by, John Edmondson http://www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/mp3player.jsp?song_url=http://www.halleonard.com/audio/04282285.mp3&song_title=FROSTY THE SNOWMAN&filename=B_2136950

Here is a link to a recording of Patapan – by, Michael Story http://www.alfred-music.com/player/WBOrchestra20031/BSOM03004/player.html?osCsid=56e73565b87fd4ee57126ead72dbceef

Here is a link to a recording of Clog Dance – by, Elliot Del Borgo http://www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/mp3player.jsp?song_url=http://rockstar.jwpepper.com/mp3/2334324.mp3&song_title=CLOG DANCE&filename=I_2334324

Here is a link to a recording of Air of Nobility – by, James Swearingen http://www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/mp3player.jsp?song_url=http://www.barnhouse.com/samples/mp3/023-3876-00.mp3&song_title=AIR OF NOBILITY&filename=B_10071292    

I highly recommend practicing with a steady beat. This can be accomplished by using a metronome. A metronome is a machine that makes a clicking sound at a set number of times per minute. You could go to your local music store and purchase a metronome to practice with OR click on the link below [...]

Smart Music is a software which is included in your Essential Elements 2000. The software is essentially Guitar Hero for string instruments. It records you playing a song and gives you a score based on your note, rhythm, and intonation accuracy. The software is located on the disc 1 CD. You will also find some [...]

iPas is a software which is included in your Standard of Excellence – Enhanced Edition. The software is essentially Guitar Hero for band instruments. It records you playing a song and gives you a score based on your note, rhythm, and intonation accuracy. It also includes a metronome and tuner for practicing at home with [...]

All of Mr. Smith’s instrumental students should practice each day (at least 5 days a week) for approximately 15 minutes. Practicing should include: 1. a short warm-up to get the student and their instrument ready to play 2. practice assigned songs from the lesson book 3. practice sections of the concert music Do not play straight [...]