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Music Companies– Sales and Repair Marshall Music– Local music store that has everything from band to string needs. Gary Ritter Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass Shop - South Lyon, MI "The only place you need to go to get your instrument serviced, buying a new instrument, renting, etc." Call for an appointment: 734.449.4021 Shar Music - "Large string company for sheet music and string accessories" Flute World - instruments and equipment Flute World is America’s flute specialty house. They offer a comprehensive catalog of flute music and chamber music in forty-eight different categories along with a wide variety of related accessories and recordings. Flute World stocks many different top brands and models of C flutes, piccolos, alto and bass flutes. Flute World is located in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
Woodwind & Brasswind- instruments and equipment
Wood Violins - "Check out the infamous Viper Violin. Great electric string instruments" Lemur Bass - "Largest Bass resource in the world. Large sheet music supply for bassists" Shadow Pickups - "Want to electrify your string instrument? use Shadow!" Fishman Pickups - "Want to electrify your string instrument? use Fishman!" Sheet Music and Recordings
J. W. Pepper Music– Sheet Music company. Great website to listen to recordings of music we are working on in class. Florida Music Service - recordings Professional band recordings, books, DVD's Manhattan Beach Music - band music and recordings Music resource for band arrangements and recordings Shattinger Music - music One of the most extensive sheet music and music accessories catalogs in the world! Sheet Music– Online sheet music store Music Notes- Online sheet music store Mona Lisa Sound - "Rock String Quartet Sheet Music from Led Zepplin, The Beatls, Rolling Stones, Hendrix and More!" Vitamin Records - "String Quartet tributes to My Chemical Romance, System of a Down, Fall Out Boy. https://www.classical.com - "The Itunes for classical music" MUSIC CAMPS
Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp - "nestled in the beautiful Manistee National Forest in Michigan's western lower peninsula, is a summer music camp with art, dance, and theater programs for talented young people, who come from all parts of the country and all walks of life" Interlochen Center for the Arts - Center for the Arts engages and inspires people worldwide through excellence in educational, artistic and cultural programs, enhancing the quality of life through the universal language of the arts. Professional Groups Michigan Opera Theater-Michigan Opera Theatre (MOT) is Michigan's principal opera company. The company is based in Detroit, where it performs in the Detroit Opera House. Detroit Symphony Orchestra - "Detroit's own... Il Segreto String Quartet - "Detroit's own Rock and Roll String Quartet, loudest string quartet in the mid-west!" Section String Quartet - "Loudest String Quartetwn..." Apocalyptica - "4-Classically trained cellist with rock influence" Zoe Keating - "Avant Garde Cellist" Hilary Hahn - "The Greatest Violinist of our time" Kevin Wilt - "a great composer! He also composed a piece for Mr. Rais’ Concert Orchestra." Professional Music Associations and Advocacy MENC - music advocacy The mission of MENC: The National Association for Music Education is to advance music education by encouraging the study and making of music by all. ASTA– American String Teachers Association MSBOA– Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association MSVMA– Michigan School Vocal Music Association National Arts Education - music advocacy Americans for the Arts is the nation's leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts in America. With 45 years of service, we are dedicated to representing and serving local communities and creating opportunities for every American to participate in and appreciate all forms of the arts. Support Music - music advocacy Music and the arts are vital to every child's education. Is your child's music program in danger of being cut? This site offers effective tips for taking action and the latest evidence of music's importance. President's Committee on Arts and Humanities - music advocacy The President’s Committee believes that the arts and humanities should be part of the education of every child in America. The power of the arts and humanities to develop creativity, to close the opportunity gap and prepare all children for productive lives is essential for the future of our nation’s cultural and economic life.
University Music Departments Eastern Michigan University Music Department Wayne State University Music Department University of Michigan Music Department Michigan State University Music Department Western Michigan University Music Department Central Michigan University Music Department Online Music Education Resources Metronome Online - "Need a metronome to keep a beat? Here is a free one to use.. Finale NotePad - notation software. Download free music notation software. Music Flash Cards Online - education Music theory flash cards. Practice reading notes, key signatures, and more. MusicTheory.net - education Music theory lessons and trainers. Practice reading notes, key signatures, and more. PracticeSpot- education Students can use several practice resources, practice note reading drills, and print staff paper.
Music Centers - instrument care and maintenance Information on caring for your band instrument
Teoria—At the Teoria website, students can practice music theory skills such as note reading, rhythm skills, interval recognition, and key signatures. The site provides free access to numerous exercises that can be customized to an individual's needs.
BandDirector.com - Find articles and videos to help you progress on your instrument as well as links to other music companies and organizations Vic Firth - percussion education and equipment The Vic Firth website contains a daunting array of artist and educational features. Whether you're looking for something specific, or just want to investigate some of the many features that we've put together over the years, this is the place to look! Links for Band– Online Resource for band students. This website has something for everyone!
Strings Magazine - "Looking for reading material, updates on classical performers, string tips, etc." Viola - "All your viola needs / great resource of information..." Scales (Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass) - "All 1 and 2 octave scales for free!" Classical Composers - "Who is Bach? Who is Mascagni? Who is Beethoven? Click to find out..." Federal Resources for Educational Excellence- Free teaching and learning resources from the federal government MUSIC GIFTS
GIFTY'S - Gifts for Singers, Choir Gift Ideas, Vocalist Gifts, Occupation Gifts, Music Gifts, Tips, Gift Baskets, and more. BAND GIFTS- Music Gifts under $20.00 for all musicians - ALBERTS GIFTS - With music gifts for every taste, Albertsgifts.com has music collectibles ranging from music stationary to music jewelry.
Music in Motion– Musical Gifts and Novelties.
Friendship House– Music Gifts and Novelties
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Band and Orchestra Director: Michelle Rais Choir Director: Stacey Becker Band and General Music Director: Alec Cooper |