Created by Nicole Brocke and Angela Zirille, these beginning band lessons are designed to be used before any method book. They allow teachers and students to focus on the most important basics for not only a successful start, but also continued
Beginning Band students face many tasks when learning a new instrument. This warm up is designed to be a supplemental resource for reviewing notes and fingerings while reinforcing sound, posture, breathing, and hand position. This is a great way to
This warm-up is designed to be used in conjunction with thesecond half of any band method book 1. It focuses on introducing key signatures and scales without the added stress of extreme ranges. It also works on helping student understand the
These 5 note songs for beginning band students are a great way to supplement your method book in a fun way to reinforce the basics of sound, posture, hand position, and embouchure. These songs only use the first five notes (Concert Bb, C, D, Eb, F).
A Great Start: The Basics is part 1 (3 lessons) of 14 progressive lessons that discuss the basics of note reading specifically designed for beginning band students. The Basics: Lessons 1-3 discuss the basics of note reading including staff, clefs,
This is the "specialty pack" instruments to the Beginning Band First Lessons 6-pack created by Nicole Brocke and Angela Zirille. This pack includes lessons for oboe, bassoon, tenor saxophone, french horn, and baritone/tuba. Look for the Beginning
These 3 note songs for beginning band students are a great way to supplement your method book in a fun way to reinforce the basics of sound, posture, hand position, and embouchure. These songs only use the first three notes (Concert Bb, C, D) in
This is a beginning level warm up designed for use later in the first year or during the second year of instruction. It focuses on muscle development, key signature understanding, and chromatic scale drill.
A Great Start: Speed Tests is part 3 (3 lessons) of 14 progressive lessons that discuss the basics of note reading specifically designed for beginning band students. Speed Tests: are lessons designed to help the students memorize the first notes and
A Great Start: The Review is part 2 (3 lessons) of 14 progressive lessons that discuss the basics of note reading specifically designed for beginning band students. The Review: Lessons 4.1-4.3 are lessons that review the basics by continued practice
This is a set of ALL band instruments' first 5 notes (Concert Bb, C, D, Eb, F). After cutting and folding, each flash card is 5.5 x 4.25. These can be printed on plain computer paper (once folded, the answer does not show through) and are perfect
A Great Start: Timed Tests is part 4 (5 lessons) of 14 progressive lessons that discuss the basics of note reading specifically designed for beginning band students. A Great Start: Timed Tests are designed to help students memorize and quickly
A Great Start: The Basics is part 1 (3 lessons) of 14 progressive lessons that discuss the basics of note reading specifically designed for beginning band students. The Basics: Lessons 1-3 discuss the basics of note reading including staff, clefs,
Too often, band method books introduce new rhythmic concepts on songs with challenging ranges and key signatures. This forces students to focus more on the notes and not enough on comprehending the rhythm which can lengthen the time it takes to
Too often, band method books introduce new rhythmic concepts on songs with challenging ranges and key signatures. This forces students to focus more on the notes and not enough on comprehending the rhythm which can lengthen the time it takes to
Created on Powerpoint 2007, this is the presentation I use at my informational meeting for parents of students who are interesting in joining the band program. Many parents are overwhelmed by the daunting process of enrolling their child in the band
This is a set of flashcards for ALL band instruments' first 5 notes (Concert Bb, C, D, Eb, F). These are full sized (8 1/2" x 11") and are perfect for classroom use. If possible, set your printer to print 2 sided (1 to 2 sided) and use on card
Created in Word 2007, this is the brochureI use at my informational meeting for parents of students who are interesting in joining the band program. Many parents are overwhelmed by the daunting process of enrolling their child in the band program.
Too often, band method books introduce new rhythmic concepts on songs with challenging ranges and key signatures. This forces students to focus more on the notes and not enough on comprehending the rhythm which can lengthen the time it takes to
This is a book “Scavenger Hunt” to be used specifically with the Measures of Success Beginning Band method book 1. It includes several sections from multiple choice to fill in the blank. Every answer can be found somewhere in the book. It has
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I have taught band grades 5-12 for 17 years. My primary focus and concentration is beginning band.