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BOOK 1 FEATURES

CD AND DVD IN EVERY STUDENT BOOK

The CD covers the first 71 exercises. Fromthe very beginning, students can model tone

production and technique by listening to a professionalorchestra! The exercises are played twice – students can firstplay along with the orchestra, and then play “solo” with theaccompaniment track. These accompaniments (on realinstruments, not synthesized) teach phrasing anddynamics, encouraging musicality from the very beginning,while students explore a wide variety of musical styles andcultures – classical, rock, jazz, country and world music.

The CD can also be used as a CD-ROM with a PC or Maccomputer. See pages 4 -7 for details on these exciting features.

• SmartMusic® software • Finale® NotePad® software• Tempo Adjustment software (for play-along tracks)

DVD AND VIDEO!

The DVD offers even more features for student learning. Inaddition to the tools on the CD, the DVD gives each student astart-up video to learn the basics for their instrument – justlike a private lesson with a teacher! The DVD can also be usedwith a PC or Mac computer for additional features that do notappear on the CD:• All play-along tracks – for the entire book

(with tempo adjustment software)• Additional, printable Duet and Trio Music

(for any combination of instruments)• An Orchestra Music Listening Library

See pages 4 -7 for more information.

ENHANCED STARTING SYSTEM

Book 1 uses a note-to-note sequence with easy-to-read notation.Students begin with the note names written inside the noteheads, and then the names are gradually eliminated.

Contemporary pedagogy starts from the “top” of the hand.Violins and violas start with three fingers down, cellos with four.This technique creates better left-hand shape and helps developproper playing position from the beginning. Teaching thedouble bass is accomplished without displacing the octave.

OPTIMUM REINFORCED LEARNING

New material is carefully paced, sequential and immediatelyreinforced. New notes are approached by step, then graduallyplayed with wider skips and crossing strings. Each new rhythmis introduced as a Rhythm Rap, which can be shadowbowed, then played on an open string, and finally placed in anappropriate melodic setting.

See the sequence on the right to see this reinforced learningtechnique in action.

The right hand is thoroughly and sequentially developedthrough a series of seven Bow Builders. Each one defines aspecific action required to produce an acceptable bow hand.

$7.95 each unless noted.00868048 Teacher’s Manual $29.9500868049 Violin00868050 Viola

00868051 Cello00868052 String Bass00868053 Piano Accompaniment $12.95

Write us today for a FREE sample!E-mail us at [email protected] and reference Dept. EE Strings to receive a FREE sample student book.

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SHAPING THE LEFT HANDD S T R I N G N O T E S

Step 1 Shape your left hand as shown.Be certain your palm faces you.

Step 2 Bring your hand to the fingerboard. Place your fingers on the D string, keeping your hand shaped as shown below.Be sure your first finger forms a square with the fingerboard, and your wrist is relaxed and straight.

G is played with 3 fingers F# is played with 2 fingers E is played with 1 fingeron the D string. on the D string. on the D string.

Listening Skills Play what your teacher plays. Listen carefully.

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A S T R I N G N O T E S

D is played with 3 fingers C# is played with 2 fingers B is played with 1 fingeron the A string. on the A string. on the A string.


23. LET’S READ “D“

24. LET’S READ “C#“ (C-sharp)

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BOOK 1 FEATURES

PERFORMANCE SPOTLIGHTS

A variety of rounds, duets and orchestra arrangements (11)are included. These can be used independently throughoutthe year, or combined for a pre-planned concert.

PACING

Only one new concept is introduced at a time. The pacingencourages student mastery without excessive repetition. You can move from line to line quickly within each class.Students master quarter notes, then move to eighth, half,dotted-half, and whole notes.

New concepts are presented in familiar keys and rhythms.These skills are integrated in shaded sections called SkillBuilders to combine rhythms, pitches and bowings intocomprehensive exercises to develop solid technique.

THEORY, HISTORY, CROSS-CURRICULUM AND CREATIVITY ... ALL IN THE STUDENT BOOKS!

It’s all right in each student book, correlated with the music andconcepts they are currently learning. This is by far the mostefficient way to meet the National Standards, integrate othersubjects into the music curriculum, and still teach the essentials of music performance.

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Treble Clef Clefs indicate a set of note names.

Time Signature 4 4 beats per measure The time signature tells us how many beats are in

(Meter) 4 ˛ or Œ gets one beat each measure and what kind of note gets one beat.

Double Bar A double bar indicates the end of a piece of music.

6. JUMPING JACKS Identify the clef and time signature before playing.

7. MIX ‘EM UP

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THEORY

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Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791) was a child prodigy who first performed in concert at age 6.He lived during the time of the American Revolution (1775–1783). Mozart’s music is melodic and imaginative. He wrote hundreds of compositions, including a piano piece based on this familiar song.

43. A MOZART MELODY Adapted by W. A. Mozart

Key Signature A key signature tells us what notes to play with sharps and flats throughout the

entire piece. Play all F’s as F# (F-sharp) and all C’s as C# (C-sharp) when you see D MAJOR this key signature, which is called “D Major.”

44. MATTHEW’S MARCH

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HISTORYTHEORY

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SKILL BUILDERS – G Major

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SHAPING THE RIGHT HANDB O W B U I L D E R O N E

Pencil HoldStep 1 Hold a pencil in your left hand at eye level.

Step 2 Hang your right fingers over the top of the pencil,as shown.

Step 3 Place your right 4th finger on top of the pencil.

Step 4 Touch the tip of your right thumb to the pencil just opposite your 2nd finger. The curve of your thumb will form an oval with the finger.

Step 5 Lean your right hand so the first finger rests on top of the pencil between the 1st and 2nd joints.Keep your fingers relaxed. Remove your left hand from the pencil. Practice shaping your hand on the pencil until it feels natural to you.

H Practice BOW BUILDER ONE daily.

13. ON THE TRAIL Say or sing the note names before you play.

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Eighth Notes

Each Eighth Note = 1/2 Beat Two or more Eighth 2 Eighth Notes = 1 Beat Notes have a beam

across the stems.

Tap your toe down on the number and up on the “&”.

66. RHYTHM RAP

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Shadow bow and count before playing.

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88. FRÈRE JACQUES – Round (When group A reaches , group B begins at ¨ )French Folk Song

Chord, Harmony Two or more pitches sounding at the same time form a chord or harmony.Throughout this book, A = Melody and B = Harmony.

89. BILE ‘EM CABBAGE DOWN – Orchestra Arrangement

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91. LIGHTLY ROW – Orchestra Arrangement

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ADDITIONAL FEATURES

• Accurate illustrations help develop proper playing position

• Listening Skills for each new note for accurate intonation• Subdivision introduced from the beginning• Assessment for immediate evaluation of students’ skills• Large, clear Fingering Charts• Special page devoted solely to mixing Finger Patterns• Solo with piano accompaniment for each instrument


THE ULTIMATE PRACTICE AND ASSESSMENT TOOLINCLUDED WITH ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS

SmartMusic® from MakeMusic® is included in everyEssential Elements Book 1! This innovative software willmotivate students to practice and keep them playing.

With SmartMusic® your students can:

• Practice, record and learn with on-screen assessment – for instant feedback

• Play at any tempo to practice passages properly, with a metronome

• Use the optional moving cursor to highlight the melody

• Save performances that you can e-mail or burn to a CD – ideal for student portfolios and tracking progress

• Tune with the on-screen tuner

SmartMusic® with Essential Elements

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ASSESSMENT SCREEN

Hear solo partto learn how itis performed

Correctnotes turngreen Wrong

notes turnred

Notes playedearly displayto the left

Optional playback cursor helps studentskeep their place

Notes playedlate display tothe right

Practice atany tempo

Grades can be e-mailedor saved to disk alongwith the recording andthe screen display

Record yourself! Listen and get immediate feedback. Save a recording and burn to a CD or e-mail to a teacher, family or friends.

CD-ROM


SMARTMUSIC® WITH ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS IS EASY TO INSTALL AND USE!

• From included DVD or CD

• One-time, easy installation on a PC or Mac computer

• Includes exercises 1-86 of Book 1

• No online connection is required for students

• Students who wish to continue with SmartMusic®

may enroll for a specially priced EE subscription (online activation)

NOTE: The conductor’s version of SmartMusic®

includes ALL the exercises for Book 1 – ideal for the music room computer.

“I love what SmartMusic® has done for each of mystudents – at every level. It meets my students wherethey are, motivates them to explore the software,and in doing so, challenges them to learn, discoverand practice!

SmartMusic® has revolutionized my teaching . . . ”

Jeanne Kauffmann, Director

SmartMusic® with Essential Elements

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See a short video demoof SmartMusic® at

www.halleonard.comClick on “Orchestra,“

then “Essential Elements”

Easy, one-time installation from DVD or CD (PC or Mac)

EXERCISE SCREEN


DVD VIDEO

Each Student Book includes a DVD to teach the basics ofeach instrument.

The 10-15 minute video program is ideal for that first musicalexperience, whether at home, in small group lessons, or inthe classroom.

ALL PLAY-ALONG TRACKS

• Accompaniments for the entire book for DVD player or computer

• All exercises, rhythm raps, solos, string arrangements and rhythm studies

• MP3 files that can be downloaded or burned to CD if needed

TEMPO ADJUSTMENT SOFTWARE(“Amazing Slow Downer”)

• Set your own tempo for all play-along tracks (DVD)

• For PC or Mac computers

• Works instantly . . . no processing time!

• Auto-repeat button for practice “looping”

• Also usable on CD (Ex. 1-71 only)

MORE TEACHING TOOLS

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“The new videos with Essential Elements are just greatfor my teaching style. I use them as a teaching tool inan introductory “Super Lesson,” which includesstudents AND their parents. It helps parents to easilyunderstand and support what we do in class!”

Nicole Gillette, DirectorWaukesha, WI

CD-ROM

CD-ROM

Easy navigation for video chaptersand play-along tracks


MORE DUETS AND TRIOS

Students love to play in small groups and with friends, sowe’ve included even more duets and trios, with music printablefrom each DVD.

• 10 more songs for each student’s instrument

• Arrangements also work for any combination of instrumentsso friends can play together

• PDF format – print from a computer

• The Director DVD has all instrument files

Students will love to try their hand at creating or arrangingmusic with MakeMusic®’s easy-to-use music notation program.

• Students can learn basic music writing skills

• Hear it play back on a computer

• Save, print and email a file

• NotePad® also reads any FINALE® file – great for teacher-created quizzes or special projects

LISTENING LIBRARY

Now your students can experience some great orchestra music!They can load the music – in MP3 format – on their players or home computer, and also burn CDs.

• Professional recordings of 12 great works

• Music at various levels

• Listening Activity Sheet (PDF) for a classroom activity or assignment

MORE TEACHING TOOLS

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CD-ROM

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SEQUENTIAL OR FLEXIBLE FORMAT• Skills can be taught when needed• New rhythms introduced in D Major• New keys introduced in 4/4

CD IN EACH STUDENT BOOK• More great play-along tracks• Includes exercises 1-71• With real players playing real instruments

(not synthesized)

BOOK 1 REVIEW SECTION

• 6 opening pages cover all Book 1 elements• Great refresher to start the 2nd year

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS FEATURES CONTINUED AND EXPANDED

• Includes Rhythm Raps, Listening Skills, Theory, History, Multicultural Music, Creativity and Assessment

• Introduces and develops sight-reading

BOOK 2 FEATURES

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REVIEW Forte (f) Piano (p) Bow Lift (,)

6. D MAJOR IN THREES

Dynamics

7. DYNAMIC CONTRASTS

Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg wrote Peer Gynt Suite for a play by Henrik Ibsen in 1875, the year before the telephonewas invented by Alexander Graham Bell. “Morning” is a melody from Peer Gynt Suite. Music used in plays, or in films and television, is called incidental music.

8. MORNING (from Peer Gynt)Moderato

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22. C MAJOR SCALE – Round (Lower Octave – viola and cello)

23. C MAJOR ARPEGGIO (Lower Octave – viola and cello)

24. C MAJOR MANIA

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KEY SIGNATURE

viola and cello)

ETONE PRODUCTION

• place bow between bridge and fingerboard

• bow straight

• proper weight

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A Major Scale is a series of eight notes that follow a definite pattern of whole steps and half steps.Major Scale Half steps appear only between scale steps 3–4 and 7–8. Every major scale has the same arrangement

of whole steps and half steps.

1. TUNING TRACK

2. D MAJOR SCALE – Round (When group A reaches , group B begins at ¨ )

3. D MAJOR ARPEGGIO

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CREATING MUSIC

Improvisation Improvisation is the art of freely creating your own music as you play.

204. Using the following notes, improvise your own melody (Line A) to go with the accompaniment (Line B).

Composition is the art of writing original music. A composer often begins by creating a melody

Composition made up of individual phrases, like short musical “sentences.” Some melodies have phrases that seem to answer or respond to “question” phrases, as in Beethoven’s Ode To Joy. Play this melody and listen to how phrase 2 answers phrase 1.

205. ODE TO JOYLudwig van Beethoven (1770–1827)

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Sight-reading Sight-reading means playing a musical piece for the first time. The key to sight-reading success is to know what to look for before you play. Use the word S-T-A-R-S to remind yourself what to look for, and eventually your orchestra will become sight-reading STARS!

S — Sharps or flats in the key signatureT — Time signature and tempo markingsA — Accidentals not found in the key signatureR — Rhythms, silently counting the more difficult notes and restsS — Signs, including dynamics, articulations, repeats and endings

162. SIGHT-READING CHALLENGE #1

163. SIGHT-READING CHALLENGE #2

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G ( G - S H A R P ) O N T H E E S T R I N G

G#is played with 2 fingers onthe E string.


62. LET’S READ “G#” (G-sharp)

63. A MAJOR SCALE

64. A MAJOR ARPEGGIO

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Key SignatureThe G minor (natural) scale uses the same pitches as the Bb major scale.G MINOR

129. G MINOR (Natural) SCALE

With the establishment of Israel as an independent political state in 1948, Hatikvah became the Israeli National Anthem. The same year Mohandas Gandhi was assassinated in India. Israeli violinists Itzhak Perlman and Pinchas Zukerman are concert artists known throughout the world.

130. HATIKVAHIsraeli National Anthem

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THEORY

NEW KEYS

• D (lower octave) and A Major

• F and B b Major• G and D Minor

NEW RHYTHMS AND METERS

• Dotted notes• Sixteenth-notes• Syncopation• 6/8 meter• Cut time• Triplets


PERFORMANCE SPOTLIGHTS

• Full String Orchestra Arrangements• Arranged by John Higgins• Various styles and levels

FINGER PATTERNS

• For violins and violas• By pattern, string and key

OTHER ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS BOOK 2 FEATURES

• Large, clear Fingering Charts• Mixed Meter• Comprehensive scale and arpeggio pages• Double stops• Shifting introduced through harmonics• Violin and viola extended third fingers and cello

extensions introduced and reinforced

• All remaining tracks are available FREE for download (MP3) from www.halleonard.com

OR . . . available on CD from your music dealer

PLAY-ALONG CD SET – Disc 2 & 3 (Ex. 72-end)

BOOK 2 FEATURES

$6.95 each unless noted.00868056 Teacher’s Manual $24.9500868057 Violin00868058 Viola00868059 Cello

00868060 String Bass00868061 Piano Accompaniment $12.9500868062 Play Along Accompaniment

Discs 2 & 3 (Ex. 72-end) $12.95

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PERFORMANCE SPOTLIGHTPerforming music for others is fun and rewarding. Either small or large ensembles can perform the following arrangements. Alwaysobserve proper concert etiquette by being well prepared, dressing appropriately, being on time, and remembering all equipment.Show respect when others are playing by listening attentively and applauding at the appropriate time.

156. SAGEBRUSH OVERTURE – Orchestra ArrangementA = Melody. B = Harmony. For orchestra, half the violins play each part.

Arr. John Higgins

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115. RHYTHM RAPShadow bow and count before playing.

117. HOOKED ON 6/8

A round is a musical form where performers play or sing the same melody, entering at Musical Form different times. This is called counterpoint, a type of harmony. Try memorizing this round

and performing it with a friend.

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FINGER PATTERNS (By Pattern)

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175. 2–3 PATTERN

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179. A STRING

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INTERMEDIATE TECHNIQUE STUDIES

THREE MAJOR SECTIONS

• Higher Positions and Shifting• Keys and Scales• Bowings and Special Techniques

CD IN EACH STUDENT BOOK

• More great play-along tracks!• Includes exercises 1-76

ADVANCED POSITIONS

• For all instruments• Violin and viola: II, III, IV, V• Cello: 1⁄2, II, II ext., II1⁄2, III, III ext., IV, IV ext.• Bass: 1⁄2, II, II1⁄2, III, III1⁄2, IV, V, V1⁄2

VIOLIN AND VIOLA SHIFTING SEQUENCES

• Exercises for open string, same finger and different finger shifts

• Embedded auxiliary notes for accurate shifting without confusing notation

• Unison exercises to reinforce and develop shifts to andfrom higher positions

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• Includes Theory, History, Multicultural Music, Creativity and Assessment

• Sight-reading and Rhythm pages

ESSENTIAL TECHNIQUE® FEATURES BOOK 3



7 MAJOR KEYS

• Includes through 3 sharps and 3 flats• Violin and viola finger patterns for both first

and third positions• Exercises in unison and thirds, scales and arpeggios

to help reinforce keys• Four-part Chorales

5 MINOR KEYS

• a, e, d, g and c minor• All three forms of the minor scale included• Two unison exercises reinforce each minor key

OTHER ESSENTIAL TECHNIQUE FEATURES• Introduction of vibrato, spiccato, enharmonics

and chromatics• Treble clef for viola; tenor clef for cello and bass• Cello and bass thumb positions• Jazz lines for bass

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The simplest form of a minor key is called natural minor. Two other types are harmonic minor and melodic minor,each of which have certain altered tones.

153. A NATURAL MINOR

154. A HARMONIC MINOR

155. A MELODIC MINOR

156. A MINOR ARPEGGIO

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TECHNIQUE AND STYLE STUDIES

FOUR MAJOR SECTIONS• Scales and Arpeggios• Shifting Studies• Rhythm and Bowing Studies• Musical Styles

MAJOR SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS IN THREE OCTAVES

• Two octaves for bass• Simple fingering system for violin and viola• Sample Routine for practicing 3-octave scales

MINOR SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS IN THREE OCTAVES

• Two octaves for bass• Simple fingering system for violin and viola

ADVANCED POSITIONS AND SHIFTING

• For all instruments• Unison melodies from standard repertoire

RHYTHM AND BOWING STUDIES

• Pitch changes within a measure; within a beat• Pitch changes with slurs• String crossings within a measure; within a beat• String crossing with slurs

MUSICAL STYLE

• Baroque, Classical and Romantic style periods• Music interpretation studies• Authentic orchestral excerpts

ADVANCED TECHNIQUE

2

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23. A MELODIC MINOR SCALE

24. A MINOR ARPEGGIO

25. E MELODIC MINOR SCALE

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THE BAROQUE ERA (CA. 1600 – 1750)

Following the Renaissance, music and the arts (and even clothing) became more elaborateand dramatic during the Baroque era (about 1600–1750). Like the fancy decorations ofBaroque church architecture, melodies were often played with ornamentation such as trillsand grace notes. Rhythms became faster and more complex with time signatures and barlines. Our now familiar major and minor scales formed the basis for harmony, and chordswere standardized to what we often hear today.

The harpsichord became the most popular keyboard instrument, with players often improvising (making up) their parts using the composer’s chords and bass line. Violin makingreached new heights in Italy. Operas, ballets and small orchestras were beginning to takeshape, as composers specified the instruments, tempos and dynamics to be performed.Johann Sebastian Bach, George Frideric Handel and Antonio Vivaldi were among the important composers of the Baroque era.

BAROQUE STYLEAlthough music notation was becoming standardized during the Baroque era, there were many details left to be interpreted by the performers. For instance, 4/4 (or Common Time) and 2/2 (or Cut Time) were sometimes written interchangeably. In medium to fast tempos, the performers must determine whether the quarter note or the half note is the actual pulse. Normally,the “running” notes (4 to a beat) are played with detaché strokes, while “walking” notes (2 to a beat) should be separated using a martelé bowing stroke.

n Quarter note pulse indicated by “running” 16ths: n Bowing style with a quarter note pulse:

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n Half note pulse indicated by “running” 8ths: n Bowing style with a half note pulse:

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n Ornamentation was often written into the music, but could also be improvised by the performers.The most common musical ornament is the trill, which usually begins one scale step above the written note.

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n Dynamic changes were sometimes left to the creativity of the performers, since there was no standardized notation for crescendo and decrescendo. In today’s orchestras, players rely on the judgement of their conductor so that everyone plays with a unified interpretation.

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LESSON PLANS

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UNIT 1 LESSON FOUR

OBJECTIVES NATIONAL STANDARDS

At the end of instruction students should be able to:1. Shape left hand properly. 22. Define sharp. 53. Place G and F# on the fingerboard with the correct number of fingers. 24. Keep fingers down on one string, while plucking an open string (bass). 25. Pizzicato G and F# by ear. 26. Pizzicato G and F# while reading a printed line. 2

WARM-UP/REVIEW

• Music staff and note names

• Time signature, double bar and repeat sign

• Counting and tapping

• Quarter notes and quarter rests

STRATEGIES FOR TEACHING OBJECTIVES

1a. Ask students to study the picture of the shape for their left hand (TM pgs. 46–47).

1b E l i th b i t f h fi (N t Cl if f th h l i


UNIT 4 LESSON SIX


At the end of instruction students should be able to:1. Define and perform a tie. 2, 52. Define a slur. 53. Play two-note slurs on one string. 24. Play two-note slurs with string crossings. 2

WARM-UP/REVIEW

• Slow and fast bow speeds

• G string notes

• Counting dotted half notes


1a. Read aloud the definition of a tie on pg. 29.

1b. Ask students to see how many counts they can "tie" together in one bow.

1c Ask students to count a specific number of counts in one bow


UNIT 6 LESSON THREE


At the end of instruction students should be able to:1. Demonstrate forte and piano dynamics. 22. Play the D, C, and G Major scales and arpeggios, including the

lower octave for viola and cello and the upper octave for violin. 2

WARM-UP/REVIEW

• E string notes on the violin

• G Major scale, including E string notes on the violin

• C Major scale, including C string notes for viola and cello

• Staccato and hooked bowing


1a. Ask students to play their open strings forte and piano. Demonstrate for students that they may add more weight to their bow, pull their bow faster and/or move itcloser to the bridge to play louder. Ask students to experiment with each of thesesound production variables

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MUSIC FUNDAMENTALS FINAL

NAME

DATE

1. Identify the following key signatures:

Two sharps: ________ Major

No sharps or flats: ________ Major

One sharp: ________ Major

2. Write the counts under the following rhythms:

RHYTHM & NOTE READING WORKSHEET • QUIZUnit 4

(may be used after student book page 27)

NAME

DATE

1. Write the counts under the following rhythms:

2. Complete each measure by adding the correct number of quarter notes or rests.

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SEPTEMBER LETTER: IMPORTANCE OF PARENTAL SUPPORT

To the Parent/s of (name of student):

Schedules and classes are now in place and we are focused on a solid curriculum certain tomake a difference in the life of every student in our music program. I would like to share someways that you can help support our program.

EEnnccoouurraaggiinngg PPaarreenntt.. Competence is the result of dedicated “time on task”. Music learning,music performance, and music appreciation are the outcomes of study, practice, and guidedlistening. With limited rehearsal time, it is imperative that students invest extra time innurturing their talents and improving their skills. Please encourage a positive practice schedule.Remember that practice time must be framed as a benefit and not as a disciplinary penalty.

LLooyyaall,, AApppprreecciiaattiivvee AAuuddiieennccee.. The best audience is always parents. You are faced with a fullagenda in your personal and professional life, and you are challenged to adjust your schedule toaccommodate every school function. However, your presence at our performances will meanmore to (name of student) than words can describe. Music is a family affair. Don’t miss thisopportunity to celebrate your child’s talent.

BBoooosstteerr MMeemmbbeerr.. There are many ways to aid and participate in our parent supportorganization. Please join with other parents who realize the far-reaching potential of the artsand take advantage of the synergy created by sharing a common educational philosophy. Thisorganization ensures the future of quality music education for (name of student) and (his/her)fellow artists.

The music program at (name of school) continues to flourish because of a substantivecurriculum, a well-informed and supportive administration, and exemplary parental support.You make a difference!

I look forward to visiting with you in the near future.

In the interest of your child,

Name of Director

JUNE LETTER: THANK YOU AND KEEP MAKING MUSIC


We are completing a wonderful year of music making at (name of school). Everyone associatedwith our music program deserves a standing ovation, especially our parents. Because of you,music is an important and respected academic subject in our school and a vital art form in ourcommunity. Thank you!

Yes, scheduled classes are coming to an end, but summer vacation offers many musicalopportunities for (name of student). May we suggest:

• Enjoyable, stress-free practice time

• Attendance at live concerts to experience new and interesting musical styles

• Solo or ensemble performances at church, civic groups, or family gatherings

• Growth in musical taste and understanding by listening to a variety of music

You, as a parent, can serve as a surrogate music educator by guiding your (son/daughter)towards musically oriented activities. Please encourage (name of student) to find some avenueof musical expression and not let (his/her) artistic language become dormant. It is the mostimportant gift you can give to your child.

Music is an interactive language. When one plays or sings, the listener as well as the performeris actively engaged in the exchange. The weeks ahead can provide an opportunity for (name ofstudent) to be the performer and the listener. Through this, (he/she) may gain a new levelunderstanding and appreciation of music.

For the returning students, we have exciting plans for the coming year and we anticipatecontinued positive growth in our music program. There will be opportunities for these studentsto serve in leadership roles and assume more responsibility within the group.

Thank you again for being a strong advocate of music in our schools and, in particular, for yoursupport of the music department here at (name of school).

Have a great summer!

Gratefully,

Name of Director

“Musical training is a more potent instrument than any other form of education, becauserhythm and harmony find their way into the inward places of the soul.” – Plato

ADMINISTRATOR LETTER #1: THE VALUE OF MUSIC LEARNING

Dear (Appropriate Name):

On behalf of the students, parents and all those connected with our music program, thank youfor your support of the ARTS in our school curriculum. Music is thriving at (name of school)and you play a vital role in our ongoing success.

Music develops the human mind and spirit; it allows us to express the inexpressible. As statedby the Music Educator’s National Conference, “No one can claim to be truly educated wholacks basic knowledge and skills in the arts.” In addition to the aesthetic experience for everymusician, participation in music also helps the development of positive life-skills such as self-discipline, cooperation, communication, adaptation and more.

On yet another front, recent research points to the power of music as it effects comprehensivetest scores. For example:

“A recent study of an expansive U.S. Department of Educationdatabase of over one thousand communities spanning the past decade showed that students who were involved in themusic and arts education by the tenth grade performedsignificantly better on standardized tests, reading proficiency,and math proficiency.” 1

“Music students out-perform non-music students onachievement tests in reading and math. Because of their studyof music, their skills are better at reading, anticipating,memory, listening, forecasting, recall, and concentration..” 2

Every student at (name of school) deserves a comprehensive education. Music education shouldnot be reserved for a few talented pupils, but must be made available to our entire student body.Everyone can and will benefit from the study of music.

We will continue to keep you apprised of the latest data about the impact of music learning.Thank you for making music a vital part of our school community.

PRIVATE LESSONS


(Name of child) has been doing excellent work in orchestra. I hope you will consider anotheropportunity for musical development through private lessons. There are many advantages totaking private lessons. The individual attention that a student receives in private instructionhelps develop (his/her) unique maximum potential as a player and member of our orchestra. Inaddition, private instruction offers students the opportunity to explore the extensive wealth ofsolo literature available for each instrument. Many of the world’s greatest composers havewritten masterpieces for the individual string instruments, and private lessons give students theopportunity to explore and experience these works. Private lessons provide special performingopportunities that bring recognition for your child through solo recitals.

There are several private teachers in the area who have been very successful with youngpeople. Attached you will find a list of those teachers and their phone numbers. Please contactthe private teacher of your choice for information on scheduling, fees and studio policies. Theseteachers are working toward the same goals and are experienced in teaching and motivatingyoung people.

Providing students private lessons is one very effective way to enrich a child’s stringexperience. Many of the most outstanding players in our orchestra program study privately andhave become our leaders. Please seriously consider offering this special opportunity to yourchild. If you would like to discuss this matter further, you may call me at (phone number).

Sincerely,


These arrangements are correlated to Essential Elements 2000 for Strings, Books 1 and 2. Each is designed to reinforce importantconcepts while allowing students to experience fullstring orchestra works. Expert writers bring you awide variety of titles, styles, and performanceopportunities ranging from well-known classicalthemes to contemporary popular titles. Theseimpressive works for beginning and intermediateorchestras can be a vital part of your program’sdevelopment.

CORRELATED STRING ARRANGEMENTS

EXPLORER LEVEL $30.00 each00864049 Fiddler’s Hoedown (Gillespie)00864003 New World Symphony Theme (Allen)00864057 Off to the Races (Gillespie)00864014 Old Mac Fiddle (Higgins)00864063 When the Strings Go Marching In

(Gillespie)

EXPERT LEVEL $30.00 each unless noted00864055 Bashana Haba‘ah (Conley)00864011 Colors of the Wind (Higgins)00864028 God Help the Outcasts (Higgins)00864051 Malaguena (Conley) $35.0000864053 Parade of the Wooden Soldiers (Conley)00864067 Pirates of the Caribbean (Main Theme)

(Lavender)00864030 The Power of the Dream (Higgins)00864045 Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (Conley)00864007 Silver Bells (Conley)00864024 Summon the Heroes (Higgins)00864047 William Tell Overture (Gillespie)

MASTER LEVEL $35.00 each00864043 The Christmas Song (Chestnuts

Roasting on an Open Fire) (Conley)00864009 Jingle-Bell Rock (Del Borgo)04490173 Les Misérables (Moss)00864035 Mickey Mouse March (Conley)

PERFORMER LEVEL$30.00 each00864001 Forrest Gump – Main Theme (Higgins) 00864059 Mountain Climbing (Gillespie)00864016 The Muppet Show Theme (Del Borgo) 00864065 Play Ball! (Gillespie)00864026 Wabash Cannon Ball, The (Gillespie)

ARTIST LEVEL $30.00 each unless noted00864018 Can You Feel the Love Tonight

(Del Borgo)00864039 Do-Re-Mi (Conley)00864037 Edelweiss (Conley)00864013 God Bless America (Higgins)00864041 My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme

from Titanic) (Longfield) $35.0000385006 Unchained Melody (Higgins)


SOLO AND ORCHESTRAARRANGEMENTS

CORRELATED WITH ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS 2000

This series offers unique flexibilityand value for developing orchestraprograms. Each arrangement canbe used as a STRING ORCHESTRAARRANGEMENT or as a SOLO.

Correlated to different stagesthroughout Essential Elements 2000Books 1 and 2, these stringcollections serve as idealperformance and supplementaryteaching materials. Your studentswill enjoy the opportunity to playpopular songs and themes as partof their Essential Elements learningexperience.

EACH STUDENT BOOK FEATURES:

• STRING ORCHESTRA ARRANGEMENT versions – for performance

• SOLO versions – each instrument can play the melody

• Both versions work with the CD accompaniment (sold separately)

OTHER FEATURES:

• Works well with most instrumentation situations

• Arrangements are designed for student success and enjoyment

• Conductor Book includes CD accompaniment

• Piano Book can accompany either the solo or string orchestra versions

• Value Starter Pak available (22 books, Conductor and CD)

SOLO AND ORCHESTRA COLLECTIONS

CHRISTMAS FAVORITES for Strings$5.95 each unless noted00868010 Conductor (with CD) $24.9500868011 Violin00868012 Viola00868013 Cello00868014 String Bass00868015 Piano Accomp. $10.9500868029 Percussion Accomp. $4.9500868017 Cassette $9.9500868018 CD Accomp. $12.9500868016 Value Pack $139.95

Arranged by Lloyd ConleyIncludes: Frosty the Snowman• The Hanukkah Song • AHolly Jolly Christmas • Jingle-Bell Rock • Jingle Bells • Let ItSnow! Let It Snow! Let ItSnow! • Rockin’ Around theChristmas Tree • Silver Bells • Up on the Housetop • WeWish You a Merry Christmas• White Christmas

MOVIE FAVORITES for Strings$5.95 each unless noted00868019 Conductor (with CD) $24.9500868020 Violin00868021 Viola00868022 Cello00868023 String Bass00868024 Piano Accomp.$10.9500868031 Percussion Accomp.00868027 CD Accomp. $12.9500868025 Value Pack $139.95

Arranged by Elliot Del BorgoIncludes: Apollo 13 •Chariots of Fire • Theme fromE.T. • Forrest Gump – MainTheme • The John DunbarTheme • Theme from JurassicPark • The Man from SnowyRiver • Mission: ImpossibleTheme • Raiders March •Somewhere Out There • StarTrek® – The Motion Picture

BROADWAY FAVORITES for Strings$5.95 each unless noted00868039 Conductor (with CD) $24.9500868040 Violin00868041 Viola00868042 Cello00868043 String Bass00868044 Piano Accomp. $10.9500868045 Percussion Accomp.00868046 CD Accomp. $12.95 00868047 Value Pak $139.95

Arranged by Lloyd ConleyIncludes: Beauty and theBeast • Cabaret • Circle ofLife • Edelweiss • Get Me tothe Church on Time • Go GoGo Joseph • I Dreamed aDream • Memory • ThePhantom of the Opera •Seventy-Six Trombones • Sun and Moon

PATRIOTIC FAVORITES for Strings$5.95 each unless noted00868063 Conductor (with CD) $24.9500868064 Violin00868065 Viola00868066 Cello00868067 String Bass00868068 Piano Accomp. $10.9500868069 Percussion Accomp.00868070 CD Accomp. $12.95 00868071 Value Pak $139.95

Arranged by John MossIncludes: Battle Hymn of theRepublic • The Caissons GoRolling Along/AnchorsAweigh • God BlessAmerica® • Marine‘s Hymn • My Country, ‘Tis of Thee(America)/America theBeautiful • This Is My Country• Hymn to the Fallen •Yankee Doodle • The Patriot• Stars and Stripes Forever •The Star-Spangled Banner


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