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Band Music Library Software
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Tags: organizer, software, library, band, music

Started this discussion. Last reply by Pamela A Rezach Jan 25.

Choral Readings Focus Upon Rehearsal Objectives

Each choral reading begins this way: “In Rehearsal Today and Throughout This Week..." If you want your students to use critical thinking about specific objectives during rehearsal, try…Continue

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Started Oct 29, 2011

Students Beginning Secondary Instruments: Sheet Music Provided
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Donald L Hofmeister Aug 16, 2011.

Keyboard controller - Finale - Windows 7 (Suggestions appreciated!)
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Pamela A Rezach Feb 1, 2011.

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Pamela A Rezach replied to Pamela A Rezach's discussion 'Band Music Library Software'

Thanks for your information! Pam

Jan 25

Band Music Library Software

Does anyone know of a reasonably priced – or better yet – freeware, software package for organizing band music? (Music library)I've been searching on the Internet and can't seem to find anything. (I did find one that is in the $250.00 range; too high for my budget.) Thanks in advance if anyone can offer information. PRSee More

Discussion posted by Pamela A Rezach Jan 21

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Pamela A Rezach replied to Drew Carter's discussion 'middle school band leadership'

I have established several student positions this year. The outcome of these positions thus far has proved to be perfect for the middle school age child. I use a different band secretary every day (those interested serve on a rotating basis - they…

Nov 4, 2011

Choral Readings Focus Upon Rehearsal Objectives

Each choral reading begins this way: “In Rehearsal Today and Throughout This Week..." If you want your students to use critical thinking about specific objectives during rehearsal, try introducing the objectives through choral readings. A few years ago I wrote choral readings for my band students, but it was not until this year that my schedule has allowed me to use them consistently. The students thoroughly enjoy this approach in each grade level: 6th, 7th, and 8th grade band.Procedure…See More

Discussion posted by Pamela A Rezach Oct 29, 2011

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Donald L Hofmeister replied to Pamela A Rezach's discussion 'Students Beginning Secondary Instruments: Sheet Music Provided'

Hi Pamela, I replied this morning to your last letter. Since I see no evidence of it on the site I have no idea of where it went. I could re constrct most of what I said, but I thought it might be better to see if you did receive it before repeating…

Aug 16, 2011

Donald L Hofmeister and Pamela A Rezach are now friends Aug 11, 2011

Pamela A Rezach replied to Pamela A Rezach's discussion 'Students Beginning Secondary Instruments: Sheet Music Provided'

Thank you for your input. I'll go to the site and absorb more wonderful information - I'm sure! Thanks so much for sharing, I failed to mention in my post that I team teach with another band director. This makes it possible for us…

Mar 11, 2011

Donald L Hofmeister replied to Pamela A Rezach's discussion 'Students Beginning Secondary Instruments: Sheet Music Provided'

Hi Pamela, My solution to the problem you face each year was very similar. I used a basic text and along with it a set of technique builders for the band students. This was supplementary material yet at the same time it covered basic pitches, some…

Mar 10, 2011

Jerry Luzeniecki replied to Pamela A Rezach's discussion 'The Pencil Dilemma in Rehearsal'

I've decided to reply even though your inquiry is over three months old. (I've just noticed this today while looking for something else.) I announce a "pencil test" during rehearsal. There is no warning.…

Mar 8, 2011

Pamela A Rezach commented on Mike Doll's group 'SmartMusic Users'

Hello All, Recently, I was sharing how I use SmartMusic with another person. He thought it would be a good thing to share them with those of you who are on this site. If you'd like to read the different approaches, go to my…

Feb 1, 2011

Pamela A Rezach replied to Nancy Cowan's discussion 'Teaching Forte-Piano'

Nancy, I have found the following process is fun for the students and a valuable tool in getting them to understand the difference between each of the dynamic levels. Hope this helps: Find a section in the band music - or create a…

Feb 1, 2011

Students Beginning Secondary Instruments: Sheet Music Provided

Hello All, For the past couple of years I've been involved in beginning our sixth graders on their secondary instruments. (We do this in January.) The instruments we add to our band ensemble are as follows: oboe, bass clarinet, alto sax, tenor sax, horn, treble & bass baritone, and tuba. Each year I've wanted to prepare special study sheets focusing upon the notes the students need to learn in order to play their secondary instruments in our concerts. Since I just purchased a NanoKeyboard,…See More

Discussion posted by Pamela A Rezach Feb 1, 2011

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Pamela A Rezach replied to Pamela A Rezach's discussion 'Keyboard controller - Finale - Windows 7 (Suggestions appreciated!)'

I purchased a Nanokeyboard and love it! Anyone who might have had the same questions as me - go for the Nanokeyboard. Pamela Rezach

Feb 1, 2011

Keyboard controller - Finale - Windows 7 (Suggestions appreciated!)

Previously, I used Prodikey with Finale and had success with it but when I got Windows 7 the Prodikey would not work. I want to get a keyboard controller to use with Windows 7. I want something small like the Prodikey but I'm not sure what I need. What kind of keyboard controller would you suggest? I've considered the Nano keyboard. If I use this product, do I need all three in the Nano series? For the most part I want to use it to create single line parts or to create snare drum and bass drum…See More

Discussion posted by Pamela A Rezach Jan 14, 2011

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Pamela A Rezach replied to Akeem Downs's discussion 'Solfege and band'

I focus upon solfege and the Curwen hand signs. It is exciting to sign a melody pattern and listen to the band play it back. Some classes are better at this than others, but all the grade levels enjoy playing when I use the…

Dec 12, 2010

Laura K. Hartman replied to Pamela A Rezach's discussion 'Teaching the Concert Bb Chromatic Scale: A fun and successful approach!'

It looks great! I think I will try it very soon. I have been looking for a good assessment tool on the chromatic scale, and this is great because it breaks it up into small bits, AND teaches them to read sharps and flats. Thanks!

Dec 2, 2010

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Undergraduate College/University: Union University, Jackson, Tennessee

Graduate Institutions: University of Akron, Akron, Ohio

Current School or School District Affiliation: Bolich and Roberts Middle Schools, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

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At 9:42pm on August 13, 2010, Russ Weaver said…: Pamela,
Welcome to MSBandDirector.com. World's largest network of professional music educators all working together in the internet 2.0 collaborative format. No sales here, just directors keeping on top of the industry by sharing those materials that they teach with on a secure website. In order to share in the free teaching materials, you will need to add colleagues. You might begin by seeing which videos are available to you, and then adding me as a colleague and then seeing what is available to you. The more colleagues you add, the more teaching materials become available.

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