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resources

Have a suggestion? Let us know! We regularly update the list.

apps for band


Tonal energy tuner    all-in one tuner app. produces drone pitches. "smiles" when you're in tune!
BAND MATE TUNER   DISPLAYS WRITTEN NOTE ON STAFF. TRANSPOSES FOR YOUR INSTRUMENT
SIGHT READING FACTORY   GENERATES RANDOM EXERCISES. CUSTOMIZABLE DIFFICULTY
tempo slow mo   listen to an mp3 at any speed without affecting pitch. set markers in track. loop function
rudiment tap   learn rudiments by performing with fingers on screen. built in metronome
theory lessons   step-by-step tutorials on intervals, chords, and other theory concepts
ireal book plays rhythm section accompaniment for jazz. adjust chords. add/remove instruments
vicfirth video tutorials for percussion. rudiment play along tracks

reference tools


music dictionary look up any music term. provides definition and pronounciation
wind band history everything you'd ever want to know about band
army field band resource library hours of video on instrument-specific techniques.

jazz academy video library produced by jazz at lincoln center. searchable by technique, instrument etc.

vendors


elefante music local instrument repair/rentals/sales
dillon music large selection of used/new wind instruments
steve weiss music online percussion warehouse
wt music
local instrument repair/rentals/sales

mouthpiece express brass and woodwind mouthpieces and accessories

the   directors'  must-watch  list

a few our favorite links to get you started down the rabbit hole...

Woodwinds

Brass

Clarinet Scales    video demonstration of all 12 majors
Sax Chromatic Workouts    alt fingering exercises/demo
reed selection    how to choose the correct strength

tone development    long tone challenge from jeff coffin
reed care    preparation and storage techniques
Headjoint positioning   set up tips for  optimal flute tone

Articulation    part of a video series by crown brass
instrument repair    expert advice on "what not to do"
Warmups   how to develop your own routine
right hand for horn  positioning techniques

percussion

favorite performances

conga technique from michael de miranda video series
four mallets introductory series for young students
stick selection  examination of design elements

thumb rolls  advanced tambourine technique w/ neil grover

Angels in the Architecture  texas wind ensemble w/  ticheli
Elsa's Procession  baylor university wind ensemble
braggin' in brass wyton marsalis and JLCO
Mahler 2 brass excerpt new york philharmonic
Drumming  so percussion

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  • Home
  • About
    • Why Continue With Band
    • Student Honors
  • Ensembles
    • Concert Bands >
      • About
      • Concert Members Area
      • Instrument Upgrades/Private Teachers
    • Marching Blue Devils >
      • About
      • WHSMB Member Area
    • Color Guard >
      • Color Guard Member Area
  • Leadership
    • Directors/Staff
    • Student Leaders
    • Parent Association
  • New Members
  • Resources
  • Marching Band Registration