Resources
Disclaimer:
The following links and downloads are resources to assist students. In the world of music, there are several different beliefs and methodologies of instruction. Therefore, understand that these are meant to be resources that lead you down a direction to excellence. When gaining experience with other instructors, their philosophy and/or beliefs of music may be different.
“Your goal everyday is to be better than the you of yesterday.”
Recommendations and Suggestions
Links
The Brighton Bands webpage – http://www.brightonband.com/
Brighton Middle School – http://bms.tipton-county.com/
Brighton High School – http://bhs.tipton-county.com/
Tipton County Schools – http://www.tipton-county.com/
West Tennessee State Band Orchestra Association – http://wtsboa.com/
SmartMusic – http://www.smartmusic.com/default.aspx
JWPepper (Music Store with recordings of concert music) – http://www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/welcome.jsp
Music Theory Practice – http://www.musictheory.net/
Metronome – http://www.webmetronome.com
U.S. Army Masterclasses – http://www.music.army.mil/education/
Drum Corps International – www.dci.org
Winter Guard International – http://www.wgi.org
WGI Zone (Free WGI Videos) – http://wgizone.com/
Music for All – http://www.musicforall.org/
Music Professor (Online Lesson Videos) – https://musicprofessor.com/
Sight Reading Factory – https://sightreadingfactory.com/
Music Glossary – http://www.naxos.com/education/glossary.asp#
Instrument Care
Flute – http://www.mouthpieceexpress.com/catalog/resources/media/caretips_piccolos_&_flutes.pdf
Oboe and Bassoon – http://www.mouthpieceexpress.com/catalog/resources/media/caretips_oboe_bassoon.pdf
Clarinet – http://www.mouthpieceexpress.com/catalog/resources/media/caretips_clarinet.pdf
Saxophone – http://www.mouthpieceexpress.com/catalog/resources/media/caretips_saxophones.pdf
Piston Valved Brass –http://www.mouthpieceexpress.com/catalog/resources/media/caretips_piston_instruments.pdf
Horn – http://www.mouthpieceexpress.com/catalog/resources/media/caretips_french_horn.pdf
Trombone – http://www.mouthpieceexpress.com/catalog/resources/media/caretips_trombone.pdf
Percussion Resources
Vic Firth – http://www.vicfirth.com/education/
Pearl Education – http://pearldrum.com/media/education/
Rhythm Sheets
Tips, Data, and Handouts
Below are various tips and resources pertaining to band.
Musicality and Phrasing Quick Guide
Scales, Fingering Charts, and Rudiments
Below are scale sheets, fingering charts, and rudiment pdfs.
For a copy of minor scales, ask Mr. Mayo.
Ear Training
Below are websites, apps, and a chart to help with ear development.
Music Theory Interval Training – http://www.musictheory.net/exercises/ear-interval
Good Ear – http://www.good-ear.com/
Ear Beater – http://www.earbeater.com/online-ear-training
Musical Mind – http://www.musicalmind.org/
Apps:
Relative Pitch Interval Ear Trainer, Tenuto, InTune, TuneUp, A.P.S. Tuning Trainer
Interval Chart and Pure Intonation
Metronome Tracks
Below is a link to metronome tracks to be used for practicing.