Jazz sheet music education, free (with no ads) for anyone who loves music.
Hello, my name is Thayer and I studied music at Berklee back when the Real Book was "illegal". I thought the original version needed some representation on the 'net, so I came up with this PURELY EDUCATIONAL site.
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2012LongJohn.pdf - 0 views
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For those who don't know, Dr. John M. Long, founder of the "Sound of the South" at Troy University, is an icon in the band world and has touched many lives for many years. This is a reflection by a former student of his for when Dr. Long was recognized at the Kennedy Center for the Sondheim Award. There is a very inspirational quote at the very end that is something that all students need to hear.
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Free Sound Clips | SoundBible.com - 0 views
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This is a database for free downloadable sound effects. This would be another good resource to have in a music technology classroom. Students can use downloadable clips for sampling projects and sound effects in compositions. Teachers can also use sound effects if needed for both music theater performances and ensemble performances.
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TonalEnergy :: Home - 0 views
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This is a really great resource app for music educators and students. In class, I use the tuner, the metronome, and the tone generator functions. My students love it because it makes playing in tune a little more fun, and most importantly, it is very user friendly.
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TonalEnergy is an app with tuning, analysis, and metronome capabilities. It features a variety of settings to customize its use to fit your needs.
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Real Book Site - Jazz Music Education - 0 views
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This site contains an audio example along with a viewable example of the lead sheet (in most cases). This is a fantastic resource for jazz students.
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The purpose of this website is to provide a list of free jazz sheet music in the keys of Bb, Eb, and bass clef from the "Real Book". The content lists songs from A to Z which provide an audio recording link for each without any ads. Students can use this site to play along with the sheet music and accompaniment provided. It would make a great practice tool in addition to method book material for students of all ages. The author of the site also promotes a "my music apps" page for beginner and experienced musicians.
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New York Philharmonic - 0 views
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This is the kids' section of the New York Philharmonic. It has very informative pages about instruments and composers. It also has games for composition, and musical puzzles. You do need to download shockwave to view the content, but it's worth it.
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This website is great for elementary students to reinforce the instruments and instrument families found in the orchestra. Students can listen to the sound of each instrument and watch short videos. There are great games and assessments for students to use, I highly recommend the Orchestration Station.
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"I don't get it!" Helping those who can't help themselves - musically. « Musi... - 0 views
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This is good of course, in that it means that music can take flight easily in those who have an ear for it and they can move on quickly to the joy of music-making, both on their own and with others. But this same skill can become a disadvantage when those same students want to move into more complicated repertoire or advanced improvisational music-making. Here, their lack of foundation in the theoretical language of music will impede their progress, and it will be frustrating for already advanced players to stop and ‘go back to the beginning’ to pick up the language and basic theoretical concepts they need in order to move forward with their playing.
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nd it’s also why it is so important to teach instrumentalists to sing the melodies they play as part of their learning process. This connects their physical response at the instrument and their technical understanding to their innately human ability to express themselves with their singing voice.
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never separate the look of something on the page or on the blackboard from the sound of something they already know how to do.
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After this happens, I then am very strict in applying the Second Principle of my Solfa choir workshops: ‘Stop While You Are Ahead’.
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Adding one more concept on top of this one – for example modulation to the relative minor, or even to the (!warning!) so-called ‘flat keys’ can immediately burst the delicate bubble of achievement and understanding.
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Third Principal: ‘Be Kind, but Apply the Second Principle’. While it can be difficult to curb my own enthusiasm for my subject and my happiness at having conveyed something that leads to interesting questions, I do try to restrict myself to giving only very brief answers to further theoretical questions before closing these conversations and moving on to something else that is practical and that I know my students can do.
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This blog discuss ways teachers can help students understand material that they man not comprehend during a lesson. This is extremely helpful when your are not getting the necessary feedback from students.
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An article that discusses finer points in the "Art" of teaching; when students don't grasp a concept. Is it always the teachers fault? Can the student be doing anything differently to help on their end? This article has possible solutions!
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J.W. Pepper Sheet Music - 0 views
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Get your scores here! You can find just about any score here and they will ship it out the same day. Also available are downloadable digital copies of scores. It is easy to search the site and I really like that there are sound files to hear examples of pieces you are considering purchasing.
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J.W. Pepper's online sheet music store is a great place to listen to and order new music. The music usually ships quickly from various locations around the United States. In addition, many of the pieces are available for electronic download. This feature can be important when you need sheet music immediately.
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This is the best site to find scores and performance ideas. The site allows you to search by composer or title, and you may also purchase scores one at a time to try them out and see if you want to purchase large numbers later after trying them out.
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J.W. Pepper is a site where you can order most published sheet music, books, and more.
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Wind Repertory Project - 0 views
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An extremely useful site to peruse free music for download in various categories like orchestral and chamber music parts. I have frequently used this for myself and students when faced with auditions that I/they need an "original" part to.
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This is a great resource for all band directors. It contains articles, background, and lesson strategies for many compositions in the wind band repertoire. It also contains articles relevant to other ensembles, such as chamber groups. This site helps band directors plan ahead for their selection of reputable works in the band world.
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This is a great resource for all band directors. It contains articles, background, and lesson strategies for many compositions in the wind band repertoire. It also contains articles relevant to other ensembles, such as chamber groups. This site helps band directors plan ahead for their selection of reputable works in the band world.
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Making Music with Your iPad - ISTE 2013 - Google Docs - 0 views
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Another document from Dr. William Bauer about making music with an iPad created by Dr. William Bauer for the International Society for Technology in Education on June 24, 2013. A tremendous resource for creating performing, understanding and responding to music with an iPad. Also, there are links for general administrative and productivity apps which are useful for other academic disciplines. Additionally, there is a lot of information that is useful about hardware and connecting the iPhone/iPod touch/iPad. Great resource for using iPads in the music classroom, which is what is needed for me personally.
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This document comes from a Learning Station Session presented by Dr. William Bauer for the International Society for Technology in Education. The session centered around apps and tools that can be used on the iPad that match the music standards of creating, responding, and performing. The site contains a full list of apps and tools available for the iPad and they help make the iPad a music learning tool.
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Dr. Bauer provides a comprehensive list of programs and apps for the Ipad that can be used in the music classroom. These apps can provide ways to create music and transform the Ipad into an actual musical instrument. Dr. Bauer creates lists separated into apps that will create music, perform music, help with understanding music, ease administration, and other resources. This list cannot only help integrate technology into the classroom, but also show music in a different light.
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Performance: Low Brass - SBO - 0 views
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It’s important to step back and think about how educators have influenced you, because your teaching philosophy depends on it
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in the first stage, everyone teaches exactly as they had been taught. In the second stage, instructors adjust their style based on other expert teachers they’ve borrowed ideas from
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The challenge could occur in any section of any piece and this was a very effective tool at getting me to practice
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Over experience and time, after attending numerous workshops, reading about this subject, and conducting research, I’ve come to the conclusion that students can be pushed to learn out of desire rather than fear
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A calm classroom has a lot of structure in place: the procedures are practiced and understood, there are rules and consequences for inappropriate behavior, and students are aware that learning is often a messy business.
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The secret to developing a mature attitude comes from a love of sharing music and teaching patience.
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When we develop our procedures and rules for the year, I make it a deliberate point to explain why the items were deemed important.
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Treat your students as young adults. Another way to think of it would be to treat them as you’d like to be treated
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This articles contains thoughts on developing rules and procedures in the beginning band classroom. It discusses possible tactics to get the most out of your beginning band students.
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This articles contains thoughts on developing rules and procedures in the beginning band classroom. It discusses possible tactics to get the most out of your beginning band students.
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Artistic to the Core: Music and Common Core | Edutopia - 0 views
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common core arts integration #ufmue music education resources
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Our Common Core Standards exist to support students' future success -- namely, college and career readiness.
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I feel confident asserting that creativity and problem-solving skills acquired through arts training have prepared my students uniquely for their future success
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These are the two biggest mental blocks I see: I am not a musician/singer/artist myself, so I do not feel comfortable with the art forms. There is no instructional time available to do anything "extra."
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Teachers must think on their feet, modify plans on the spot, approach content from different angles, support uniqueness, and inspire and foster growth.
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Holding onto misconceptions might prevent you from unlocking your students' creativity, originality and spark for learning
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Start with a standard or concept you need to address. Ask yourself the following questions, and jot down all ideas you can. Your creative brainstorming will take your students beyond worksheets and unlock your creativity as a teacher and your students' enjoyment of the learning process.
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This is an interesting read that was linked on Dr. Bauer's resources discussing the connections of arts and common core standards.
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This informative Edutopia article by blogger and professor Karin Nolan encourages educators about the simplicity about integrating their current teaching approach and curriculum structure with a standards-based curriculum. You do not have be a musician to satisfy the standards either.
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This is a great article for the classroom teacher who is looking arts integrated lessons.
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Playing Both Sides of the Horn: Approaching the Saxophone As a Classical and Jazz Instr... - 0 views
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The saxophone is usually viewed by the wider public as a “jazz instrument,” thanks to nearly one hundred years of iconography associated with that art form
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most in the music community now recognize that the instrument is capable of performing in any musical style, from contemporary classical to jazz to rock to pop to salsa, and so much more.
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Instead of solely nurturing one style of saxophone playing, students should be encouraged to make use of all of the wonderful potentialities of the instrument, so that they can enjoy any possible form of music making throughout their lives.
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A different mouthpiece and reed combination. The classical and commercial genres require different sounds, approaches to articulation, etc. While the performer mostly accomplishes this, a purpose-built, high-quality mouthpiece will make their lives easier
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Many charlatans are lurking in the world, touting their instruments as “perfect for jazz” or “great for classical playing!” In truth, a quality saxophone is a quality saxophone, and all reputable brands are manufactured to allow for absolutely any type of playing. The student should simply be on the highest-quality instrument possible
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two “pants pockets.” In one, a saxophonist keeps their classical skills, and in the other they keep their jazz skills. The two different styles shouldn’t mix, but they should both be handy for any given musical situation.
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classical alto performance include the Selmer S-80 C*, the Selmer S-90 190, the Selmer Concept, or the Vandoren Optimum AL3. For jazz alto, the Meyer 5M, Vandoren V16 5M, Jody Jazz HR 5M, and the D’Addario Select 5M are all great choices.
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As far as reeds go, it’s really up to the preference of the student. Some players use “classical” reeds and “jazz” reeds, while others use the same make on both setups. However, since classical and jazz mouthpieces are designed differently, the student will normally need to play reeds that are slightly lower in strength on their jazz mouthpiece.
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teachers advocate different embouchures for jazz and classical playing, I am of the opinion that one can serve both purposes
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One of the biggest differences between the performance of commercial and classical styles is articulation
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how are students supposed to know what a great classical or jazz sound is? How are they supposed to learn about style? As always, the musician’s greatest tool is a busy set of ears.
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Young saxophonists, from the first day, should have quality recordings available to them. With online video-sharing and streaming services, it is incredibly easy to give a student a list of names and let them start exploring for themselves
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This articles discusses myths of the saxophone being a jazz instrument rather than a classical instrument. It offers suggestions on instrument selection, mouthpieces, embouchure development and reed selection.
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This articles discusses myths of the saxophone being a jazz instrument rather than a classical instrument. It offers suggestions on instrument selection, mouthpieces, embouchure development and reed selection.
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Use PBL to Innovate the Music Classroom | Edutopia - 0 views
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PBL can further champion music education and continue to legitimize it as critical content, even as it is under attack by naysayers and budget cuts
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music educators deal with the same concerns as core teachers, including student engagement, assessment and standards. Utilize PBL to address these concerns and embrace new possibilities for the music classroom.
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Music educators, please continue to do what you do, but consider taking it up a notch from time to time with a PBL project
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PBL can help focus your instruction, build authenticity and create purpose and relevance for reluctant students in your classroom
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K-12 Resources For Music Educators - 0 views
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K-12 Resources for Music Educators is a wonderful site which provides a number of links which connect teachers to music resources. The links are divided into categories such as band, orchestra, choral, classroom, and music. The links provided give a variety of musical sites which provide information on specific instruments, types of music, and state websites.
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This page has a large number of links to great music education websites.
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This is a commercial-free site shared by many institutions throughout the world. It is a growing collection of links, categorized by teaching focus: band teachers; classroom teachers; music research; and general resources.
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Great starting point when you are in need of content specific resources for K-12 music.
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This website has a list of multiple websites available for music education of all disciplines. This can be used as a hub to find more specific information for lesson plans in a particular setting.
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This website has a list of multiple websites available for music education of all disciplines. This can be used as a hub to find more specific information for lesson plans in a particular setting.
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A great site with a giant list of music websites from around the country. It includes everything from organizations to instrument specific websites and blogs. A great deal of information can be found on the websites listed and you have a great deal of choices to choose from. Most subject areas have multiple websites linked for differing information sources.
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Naxos Music Library - Invaluable Resource for Music Enthusiasts and Collectors - 0 views
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Naxos is a resource of over 1 million recordings in myriad genres. It requires a subscription but would be an excellent investment for a school library (other non-music classes could take advantage of it). Files a flash streamed and one does not need any special software to make use of this site.
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Naxos is a Music Library full of wonderful recordings of music. It is the largest classical music publisher for CD's and has a variety of current recordings of new music as well as many old favorites. This is a must have resources for schools and other music professionals.
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Quaver's Marvelous World Of Music - 0 views
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This is a flash-based musical game site that has several different activities that are appropriate for elementary students. The site is very engaging for that age student and easy to navigate.
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a) The purpose of the resource is to provide interactive activities and games for students covering an array of musical subjects for use in and outside of the music classroom.(b) This resource covers EVERY national music standard! (c) I would use the free version of this site more for free-time activities and games.
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Website offers a few free items for use on the IWB. I do not own a license for the paid items but the school where I student taught used this program on daily basis.
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This is a fantastic flash-based website with many free music games. Students can create an avatar that moves around Quaver's music shop and studio, finding music games to play. Games focus on composition, ear training, and responding. The free games are just the beginning- Quaver Music offers a comprehensive, standards-based K-6 curriculum that is loaded with hundreds of interactive songs, lesson plans, assessment tools, video episodes, games, and more. An annual subscription is required, but teachers can purchase smaller sections of the curriculum to meet their specific needs.
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This is a cloud-based music education software with lesson plans, project ideas, audio, video, games, and other special activities to assist teaching new content from note values, line and space identification, world music, and other content.
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Band Directors Talk Shop - Learn. Share. Inspire. - 1 views
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This website has just about everything a band director would ever need. From resources about administration and fundraising, to sight-reading, theory, and ensemble skills, this is a tremendously beneficial resource for all band directors.
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Wonderful blog by band directors on a variety of topics that can be easily implemented in the classroom/rehearsal.
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The purpose of this resource is to receive encouraging stories about directing band as well as receive tips and tricks for teaching. There are often instrument specific tips and tricks for teaching beginning instrumentalists as well as extended techniques. This blog shares new posts weekly.
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This blog contains many posts that would be helpful for novice and experienced band directors alike. Of particular interest are the posts about improving the sound of particular instruments or exercises to help develop a stronger swing feeling in a jazz band.
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Band Directors Talk Shop is a website devoted to helping band directors become better teachers. Posts on the site are from current and former band directors, as well as private lesson instructors. The website allows band directors to share suggestions and ideas on how to improve instruction so that students will have a better learning experience.