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Be An Amazing Note Reader for Orchestra - A Workbook for Beginning Students

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This is a 43 page workbook designed to help beginning orchestra students in middle school/junior high to learn the clef, staff, and notes. Students learn how to draw notes and musical symbols and there are pages to teach notes on the D and A

Subjects:

Music, Music Composition, Instrumental Music

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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$25.00

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The True Beginning: Before the Method Book

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Curriculum and lesson plans for the first weeks of your beginning string orchestra class. Learn how to set up your beginners for success as they establish good playing habits through step-by-step lesson plans, fun games, and motivating music.

Subjects:

Music, Instrumental Music

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Thematic Unit Plans, Printables, Lesson

$30.00

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Orchestra Classroom HUGE SET of Rehearsal Games and Warm-ups for beginners

By Orchestra Classroom

Teaching beginning orchestra is fun. Students are excited to learn and there are so many warm-ups, activities, and games to play that are engaging and motivating. I've taught beginners for 15 years and have tried all sorts of methods and

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Instrumental Music

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Not Grade Specific

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Activities, Games, Lesson

$30.00

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Exploring Shifting for String Orchestra

By Orchestra Classroom

I confess...I always used to dread teaching my students how to shift. It seemed like the exercises in my method books moved too quickly and students were getting frustrated or lost on the pages with shifting. That is why I created this resource to

Subjects:

Instrumental Music

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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Printables, Lesson

$40.00

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Finger Pattern Drills for String Orchestra Warm-ups

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When passing out a new piece of music I have often wished for a better way to drill finger-patterns to help students remember fingerings on each string for the key signatures. So often students ask ..."Is it a high 2 or low 2 on the A string? " I

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Instrumental Music

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$20.00

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Rounds for Warm-Ups and MORE for Beginning String Orchestra

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Are you stuck in a Warm-up rut? Try something new! Students love learning rounds. They are quick to learn because all parts are unison. When ready to try as a round, there are so many possibilities!1. Included in this packet is a Conductor Score,

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Instrumental Music

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Activities, Printables, Lesson

$15.00

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27 Exercises to Improve Intonation for Beginning Orchestra

By Orchestra Classroom

These exercises are written for beginning orchestra classes to be used as warm-ups to improve intonation in your ensemble. Each exercise drills a specific note pattern or fingering to help students achieve more precise intonation. The rhythm in

Subjects:

Instrumental Music

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Worksheets, Printables, Lesson

$25.00

Digital Download PDF (0.82 MB)

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First Music for Beginning String Orchestra Compilation

By Orchestra Classroom

Get all my beginning orchestra tunes in one file! These are the pieces of music I use at the start of the school year. Each piece has 2-3 parts for each instrument with different skill levels. Included in this 144 page book is the score and parts

Subjects:

Music, Instrumental Music

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Songs, Printables

$40.00

Digital Download PDF (0.72 MB)

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From Rote to Note - Transitioning to Note Reading

By Orchestra Classroom

This is how I help my students transition to note reading after learning the fundamental skills on their instruments. This 35 page book includes rote pages designed to help students begin to recognize notes on the staff. The book introduces open

Subjects:

Music, Instrumental Music

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Workbooks, Unit Plans, Printables

$30.00

Digital Download PDF (2.94 MB)

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Note Reading Worksheet Bundle for String Orchestra

By Orchestra Classroom

Be An Amazing Notereading PLUS 40 Amazing Notereading worksheets - all you need to get your first year players reading notes on all strings by the end of the school

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Instrumental Music

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Not Grade Specific

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Assessment

$50.00

$45.00

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18 Etudes for Advanced String Orchestra Warm-ups

By Orchestra Classroom

It's difficult to find a method book for the high school level. I wanted to have something my students could rehearse together that would help them develop advanced skills such as bow hold flexibility, bow control, shifting, and more. 18 Etudes

Subjects:

Instrumental Music

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Unit Plans, Printables, Lesson

$40.00

Digital Download PDF (40.02 MB)

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Rhythm Work for Beginning Strings

By Orchestra Classroom

This is a set of 24 half page rhythm assignments and 2 full page final rhythm tests to be used as bell-work or bell ringer activities in a string orchestra classroom. Concepts include quarter notes, half notes, whole notes, eighth notes, dotted

Subjects:

Music, Instrumental Music

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Activities, Assessment, Printables

$12.00

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Starting By Rote for Beginning String Orchestra

By Orchestra Classroom

Many method books have a limited rote section. This resource is to be used to supplement your current method book. This resource provides many exercises to help students gain confidence and develop important skills before diving into the method

Subjects:

Instrumental Music

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Songs, Printables, Lesson

$20.00

Digital Download PDF (3.89 MB)

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Play or Dare game for music classes

By Orchestra Classroom

This is a great review game to play with your orchestra class (or any other class - you would just have to think of new 'dares' appropriate to your class setting). Once students have learned their concert pieces, you can have some fun and play this

Subjects:

Music, Instrumental Music

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Games

$2.00

Digital Download PPTX (0.25 MB)

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Note-Reading Matching Game for Orchestra

By Orchestra Classroom

This is a great way to practice flashcards! Students use a gameboard which is designed like a violin, viola, cello, or bass fingerboard. Students then place each flashcard on the correct note-name on the fingerboard. This helps students know

Subjects:

Instrumental Music

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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Activities, Flash Cards, Games

$5.00

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40 Amazing Note Reading Worksheets for string orchestra

By Orchestra Classroom

This product includes 40 different worksheets (112 pages total) for string orchestra students to practice note reading. Parts are included for violin, viola, cello and bass. This resource makes a great accompaniment to my bestselling note-reading

Subjects:

Instrumental Music

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Not Grade Specific

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Printables

$25.00

Digital Download PDF (11.85 MB)

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5 lessons to MOTIVATE and INSPIRE your orchestra

By Orchestra Classroom

This is just what you need for your classes on the first weeks of school!Several years ago I was asked to speak to a group of youth about what I do in my profession as a teacher. I told the group that my job is to MOTIVATE and INSPIRE students.

Subjects:

Instrumental Music

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Lectures, Lesson

$15.00

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First Assessment for beginning orchestra: violin, viola, cello, bass

By Orchestra Classroom

After one week of playing, it's a good idea to check in to make sure students are mastering the skills. This assessment is for students to assess each other's instrument placement/posture, knowledge of open strings, reading basic rhythm, and forming

Subjects:

Instrumental Music

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Assessment

$4.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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CAUTION Sign for String Orchestra Classrooms

By Orchestra Classroom

This is a fun 8 1/2 x 11 sign that says: CAUTION: Exposure to music may cause sudden outbursts of joy, happiness, energy, creativity, awareness, increased talent and extreme amounts of fun. PLAY at your own risk.

Subjects:

Music, Instrumental Music

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (0.09 MB)

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Original Piece: CASTLE RISING - for Beginning Orchestra

By Orchestra Classroom

This is an orignal work written in the key of e minor. All of the notes and rhythms are attainable for a 1st year beginning orchestra and students love the sound of the minor key. Students will love to practice the fun melody lines. This will

Subjects:

Instrumental Music

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Songs, Printables

$10.00

Digital Download PDF (0.11 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have been teaching public school orchestra for 10 years. I love teaching and motivating students to fulfill their potential. I am a trained suzuki violin and viola teacher and maintained a private studio for 8 years until I became more involved with orchestra at school.

MY TEACHING STYLE

My teaching style is heavily influenced by the Suzuki method, but I am traditionally trained so I use many traditional techniques as well. I keep a climate of respect in my class and work to keep every student busy and working at all times.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Presenter at the NAfME National Conference: 2015 Presenter at the NAfME National Conference: 2016 Music In Our Schools by Give A Note and Radio Disney winner: 2016

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

BM K-12 Instrumental Education from BYU

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I have 5 kids - 3 of them actively practicing instruments of their own (the last 2 are not old enough to start.) I love to bake and eat treats.

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Not Grade Specific

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Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Music, Music Composition, Instrumental Music, Other (Performing Arts)