Exercises and New Music for Covid Band Instruction
In an effort to provide music materials suitable for virtual learning and classes with variable instrumentation, a consortium is forming to commission 8 total works (2-4 mins duration each) and 2 full fundamentals programs for flexible instrumentation winds and percussion at the Middle School (4 works) and the High School level (4 works) for delivery August-October 2020.
Inspire Students
Keep your students on track
Progressive Materials
Our materials will allow you to get your students back on track, even virtually or in small mixed group instruction. Start with basic skills and challenge them to work ahead into more difficult techniques.
Pedagogically Informed
Exercises and newly composed works to feature techniques related to each grade level. Focused on tone production, tuning, and instrument specific skills; we also build challenging musical motives (e.g. dotted 8th/16th's, etc.) into the exercises and new works.
Impactful
The highest quality cinematic backing tracks are built to inspire student practice and recording. Your students can still have a blast performing, even virtually.
What is included?
We're including a lot of well-rounded materials to act as your "Covid Curriculum."
Fundamentals Programs
Over 35 exercises including:
Breathing, Buzzing, Long tones, Flow Studies, Flexibility, Rhythm Studies, Articulation, Style Etudes, Major Scales and Patterns.
Harmonic Studies and Chorales
Chord/tuning Progressions in several keys and Chorales created from melodies by Holst, Mahler, and others.
Newly Composed Works
4 New Works for both MS and HS ensembles constructed around pedagogical concepts and fit for the modern wind band repertoire. Orchestrated in 3-5 flexible/adaptable parts based on grade level and can be performed in the chamber and full ensemble settings.
All Digital Materials
PDF Scores/Parts, Backing tracks for ALL materials, Smart Music Files, etc. Everything you need to properly develop your musicians virtually or live rehearsals. Students can use materials to record themselves and collaborate via video. Run virtual rehearsals with high quality tracks instead of the metronome.
Sample Scores
Audio Samples
Consortium Packages
Full Fundamentals Program - Delivery Aug. 15th
Harmony Studies and Chorales Packet - Delivery Aug. 15th
Piece #1 - Grade 1 - Delivery Sept. 1st
Piece #2 - Grade 1 - Delivery Sept. 15th
Piece #3 - Grade 1.5 - Delivery Oct. 1st
Piece #4 - Grade 2 - Delivery Oct. 15th
Full Fundamentals Program - Delivery Aug. 15th
Harmony Studies and Chorales Packet - Delivery Aug. 15th
Piece #1 - Grade 2.5 - Delivery Sept. 1st
Piece #2 - Grade 3 - Delivery Sept. 15th
Piece #3 - Grade 3 - Delivery Oct. 1st
Piece #4 - Grade 4 - Delivery Oct. 15th
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We are excited to work with you on this new venture into the unknown of covid-ness....