Professional/Semi-Professional EnsemblesHere are a few of the bands and orchestras around the area. Check out their concert dates. Attending concerts can be a great motivator for musicians of any age.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Elgin Symphony Orchestra |
Online MetronomeA metronome helps musicians keep a steady beat while practicing. When practicing the harder parts, students often slow down. Figure out what tempo you can comfortably play the trickiest part at, then set the
metronome to click at that tempo. Once you can play the entire passage, comfortably, at that tempo, start setting the metronome a little faster. |
Classics for KidsThis website has a TON of musical information for kids of all ages.
Some of the cool things included within this website are: |
The Music InteractiveThis website has a TON of really cool games that explore lots of different ascpects of music. These games must be downloaded, they are not web-based games. Students should get parent permission and help to play these games.
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