Music Theory
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Music theory is important because it helps musicians understand how music works, communicate with each other, and compose and arrange music. Check out the website musictheory.net for lessons, ideas, and inspiration.
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Electronic Valve Instrument (EVI)
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Recently, Mr. James Barela visited our Symphonic Band to demonstrate and explain his instrument. James has been playing trumpet professionally for over 40 years (mostly in Vegas, but really, all over the world), but after a lip injury, he needed to switch gears. He was introduced to an EVI (electronic valve instrument), and his life has been forever changed.
This incredible instrument has many features that might look like an instrument (mouthpiece, buttons, use of air), but plugs into amps and various other sources and gives James around 4,500 different sounds and textures to play with. With the correct approach, Mr. Barela can have a dark, woody, tenor sax sound one minute, and then, with the turn of a nob, he can switch to a bright, brassy trumpet. This device uses sound waves, loops, samples, and patches to create unique musical instrument sounds. Of course, a very talented musician still has to play this instrument - make no mistake. Thank you, @blu7music, for introducing my students to sound generation through EVI's and for teaching them to never give up on your dreams. #electronicvalveinstrument #evi @thompsonschooldistrict @highplainsk8 |
16 Music Games And Activities For Kids
How to Practice...
Music Term Glossary
Do you want to be the next Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky? How about Leontyne Price? If you have a love or talent for music, nurture it by learning music terminology and theory! The symbols and diagrams may look hard, but with study and practice, you will come to learn how each fits into a composition. Music and theater are so powerful and it is time to unlock that power through learning. Begin your music education by learning these terms - click here!
(brought to you by Anna, a young, local musician - thank you)
(brought to you by Anna, a young, local musician - thank you)
Fun, Music Activities...
Some students have put together slideshow presentations to teach YOU some music terms and symbols. Please open these links below and learn more about the wonderful world of music.
Jayda S. (former HPS Clarinetist) describes crescendos here
Rachael M. (former HPS Bassoonist) explains accidentals here
Concert Etiquette
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Music Theory Studies
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Music Syllabus
Grade Comparissons
Score Conversion
A 90 - 100% = 3.1 - 4.0 (4.0 GPA) Exemplary
B 80 - 89% = 2.6 - 3.0 (3.0 GPA) Meets
C 70 - 79% = 2.0 - 2.5 (2.0 GPA) Progressing
D 60 - 69% = 1.6 - 1.9 (2.0 GPA) Progressing
F 0 - 59% = 1 - 1.5 (1.0 GPA) Emerging
IE = IE Insufficient Evidence
A 90 - 100% = 3.1 - 4.0 (4.0 GPA) Exemplary
B 80 - 89% = 2.6 - 3.0 (3.0 GPA) Meets
C 70 - 79% = 2.0 - 2.5 (2.0 GPA) Progressing
D 60 - 69% = 1.6 - 1.9 (2.0 GPA) Progressing
F 0 - 59% = 1 - 1.5 (1.0 GPA) Emerging
IE = IE Insufficient Evidence