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And Now For Mr. Lutz's Fun Stuff:
Follow the links below to find stuff that's helpful, useful, and/or just plain fun! Stuff for: Students in my Class, Parents of Kids in my Class Links by instrument for: Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone/Euphonium, Tuba, Drums Also: Music History, Music Theory, Jazz Sites, Fun Sites to Explore, Gift Ideas for Young Musicians, Local Live Performing Groups to go and see
"How to Practice" from the Dallas Symphony Orchestra
For Parents of Kids in My Class: How You Can Help Your Kiddo Practice from Mr. Lutz Mr. Lutz's Class Rules (for your reference) Mr. Lutz's Schedule/How to Contact Me Why You Should Play an Instrument
Links to Internet Sites By Instrument:
Fun Facts (Univ. of Michigan) More Fun Facts (Wikipedia) Flute World (all things flutey)
Fun Facts (Univ. of Michigan) More Fun Facts (Wikipedia)
Fun Facts (Univ. of Michigan) More Fun Facts (Wikipedia)
Fun Facts (Univ. of Michigan) More Fun Facts (clarinet) (Wikipedia) More Fun Facts (bass clarinet) (Wikipedia)
Fun Facts (Univ. of Michigan) More Fun Facts (Wikipedia)
Fun Facts (Univ. of Michigan) More Fun Facts (Wikipedia) The International Trumpet Guild (all things trumpety) Trumpet Geeks International (that just about says it all...;-)
Fun Facts (Univ. of Michigan) More Fun Facts (Wikipedia) French Horn Fun (a web resource)
Fun Facts (Univ. of Michigan) More Fun Facts (Wikipedia) International Trombone Association (all things tromboney)
Fun Facts (Univ. of Michigan) More Fun Facts (Wikipedia) Free Sheet Music (trombone stuff-same range) ITEA (all things Euphonic)
Fun Facts (Wikipedia) ITEA (all things Tubariffic)
Fun Facts (percussion) (Wikipedia) Fun Facts (drum set) (Wikipedia) Fun Facts (snare drum) (Wikipedia) Fun Facts (timpani) (Wikipedia) Rudiments (Vic Firth - playalongs and videos too!) More Drum Stuff Than You Can Possibly Imagine
Dallas Symphony Orchestra's Composers and Musical Eras San Francisco Symphony Radio Playlists With History Facts NY Philharmonic Composer's Gallery (clue: the baton is your mouse) NY Philharmonic Newsstand (very cool information about musical eras) Internet Public Library on Music History
Online Piano (don't follow any links-they're all ads, but a great free flash player piano!) Fairly Advanced Music Theory Site
PBS Kids Jazz A very kid-accessible approach to America's music. Jazz History by Verve Records A more factual presentation, arranged by Era, and of course featuring Verve artists... Jamey Aebersold Every possible jazz aid in the known universe...plus some. Jazz at Lincoln Center Curriculum Although some lessons are incomplete, this is a tremendous resource for learning about jazz. Ken Burns' Jazz One of the best and most complete documentaries ever made about Jazz.
Great Sites For Exploring Music...Hours of Fun!
Dallas Symphony Orchestra The DSO's site has loads to see, hear and do. There are lists of composers (their works, and their songs to listen to), how to practice, how to make your own instruments at home, an instrument encyclopedia, music theory and so much more!
New York Philharmonic A great interactive site with a composers gallery, make your own instruments on the site, a newsstand with history during periods of music, and so much more that I haven't listed!
San Francisco Symphony Orchestra Very engaging interactive site for kids. The SFSO has the basics-the staff, notes, rhythm, tempo, and instrumentation, etc. This site also has a radio that allows you to listen music and also a small bio for each composer.
Free Music Info From the US Government...A Great Resource!
The Science of Music SCIENCE ROCKS! A fantastic site that has online exhibits showing you "The Science of Music"
Sing-a-long pages National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) is a government site with sing-a-long songs and lyrics.
More Sing-a-long pages More tunes with lyrics and music that plays for you, in alphabetical order...hours of fun singing!
Fun For Young Ones at PBS KIDS MUSIC This site is for the young kids who would like to sing-a-long with Sesame Street characters and other PBS shows.
Animated Music Although you'll need to select the "English Language" version of this site, it is one man's own personal version of Disney's "Fantasia", with animations to some of the greatest classics of all time. Entertaining and engaging!
AniMusic This is simply amazing...this fellow wrote the music AND the software that runs his movies...this is the future of music, I think...
Boy Scout Campfire Songs Break out the smores and crack open a smile...these are just plain old fun!
From The Top A radio program which airs Sundays at 1:00pm on WQED, featuring the best classical musicians in America, aged 12 to 18 (sometimes younger). Provides GREAT inspiration to practice...
Classics for Kids A Radio program (that we don't get here in the 'burgh and surrounding areas) which you can listen to on the web; makes classical music fun for kids.
Gift Ideas For Young Musicians: Instruments, Method Books, Music Stands, Metronomes, Cleaning Kits, and sheet music of all sorts - not to mention toys for the little ones can all be found at these fine vendors and sites: Murphy's Music in Leechburgh One stop shopping for kids in the Kiski area. Stop here for books, instrument rental/purchase, repair, and supplies. Volkweins Located in Latrobe and Pittsburgh, they have instruments, books etc. Woodwind and Brasswind Shop Woodwind and Brasswind is located in South Bend, Indiania. This is a great place to get reeds for your woodwinds. You can order over the internet or by phone. More Stuff For The Little Ones
Local Performing Groups to Go and See: Aside from the groups listed below, please support the Arts in your area by attending the concerts and events performed by your local High Schools, Intermediate Schools, and Elementaries! It's amazing what talent lies at your very doorstep! Only with your patronage can live music thrive!
Orchestras: The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra The Edgewood Symphony Orchestra
Bands/Smaller Ensembles:
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