Band
Welcome band students and parents! My name is Mr. Brewer. I look forward to a wonderful school year. Please check this site periodically for updates. Letters and information will be uploaded as it becomes available. Feel free to contact me at [email protected] or 443-550-9190 with any questions or concerns.
Required Materials
All students must have an instrument and the Smartmusic subscription (8 dollars, payable to MCMS). Students will be using online version of their method books though SmartMusic.
Please see the Links page for information about instrument rental or purchase.
Practicing
is an essential part of Band class. Students are encouraged and required to practiced regularly outside of the classroom. Practicing will be assigned and assessed through Smartmusic.
Smartmusic
Smartmusic is an interactive software that provides instant feedback to students as they practice that makes practice FUN!!!
Why Smartmusic makes practicing fun?
Choose to play along with thousands of pieces in our SmartMusic library
Learn how your part fits within the ensemble through accompaniment
SmartMusic listens as you play, giving you instant feedback on assessable
files
Move at your own pace by controlling the tempo and click track with
subdivisions
Isolate difficult phrases of any length with the loop tool
Record and play back your practice sessions for self assessment
Send MP3 recordings to family members and friends
Solo repertoire accompaniment follows spontaneous tempo changes
For more information and to download a trial visit www.smartmusic.com
Learn how your part fits within the ensemble through accompaniment
SmartMusic listens as you play, giving you instant feedback on assessable
files
Move at your own pace by controlling the tempo and click track with
subdivisions
Isolate difficult phrases of any length with the loop tool
Record and play back your practice sessions for self assessment
Send MP3 recordings to family members and friends
Solo repertoire accompaniment follows spontaneous tempo changes
For more information and to download a trial visit www.smartmusic.com
Please refer to the document (left) throughout the year for important information regarding grading, concert dates, concert attire, and other important information.