Orientation Notes

Method Books

NoteBuilders - Beginning Band
We will use the Essential Elements 2000 method book as our text and supplement with appropriate compositions.

BlueNote Jazz Ensemble
Standard of Excellence JAZZ ENSEMBLE METHOD
Kjos Music Company, Publisher

Some Favorite Links The North Carolina Wind Orchestra - Students get in free! Performances at Meymandi Hall! Extra Credit!!!!! Central District Bandmasters Association - District Band Events and Information ..........You can actually print your scale sheet here! The North Carolina Theatre - Come hear and see real live musicians, actors, singers, dancers, and theater technicians! Extra Credit!!!!! jimcrewmusic.com - Listen to Mr. H play trumpet on "Mambolicious" and "Hard Swing" The Woodwind Fingering Guide - Very detailed fingering charts for all woodwind instruments including trill and chromatic fingerings. www.centralparkband.com - Check out the video section! Finale Notepad - This is a free download of basic music notation software. Oboes for Idgets