What is SmartMusic?
SmartMusic, an important component of the band curriculum in the middle school, is designed for instrumentalists to develop their musical skills at an individualized pace. An additional feature of SmartMusic is that students can practice with the benefit of musical accompaniment – it’s just like having a “back up band” to jam with while you practice!
SmartMusic is web-based program that containing thousands of pieces of music to choose from. The student selected “sheet music” is displayed on the computer screen. The accompaniment (background music) can be heard to allow the performer to play along with. Finally, the assessment tool in SmartMusic shows the performer the where mistakes were made and allows students to fix them and to try again.
SmartMusic is web-based program that containing thousands of pieces of music to choose from. The student selected “sheet music” is displayed on the computer screen. The accompaniment (background music) can be heard to allow the performer to play along with. Finally, the assessment tool in SmartMusic shows the performer the where mistakes were made and allows students to fix them and to try again.
Why does my child need TO USE SmartMusic?
- Promotes student success in musical achievement.
- Students can progress at an individualized pace.
- Band class assessments (practice assignments) are submitted directly to Mrs. Ramsey.
- Students can practice assessments as many times as they'd like before submitting.
- Home practice is more consistent and fun with the background accompaniment.
- Thousands of music titles are available to choose from and perform.
- Smartmusic is now a vital tool in 21st century music education
What do I need?
SMARTMUSIC ACCOUNT
An active SmartMusic subscription is a requirement for home practice for 5th-8th grade band students. It will make a significant difference in your student’s musical ability and help them to meet classroom instructional goals. More importantly, SmartMusic will promote individual success and promote a love of playing music.
The cost of your child's NEW SmartMusic subscription is covered by the school, so you WILL NOT need to purchase a subscription. However, you will need to create an account for your child and students will need non-bluetooth headphones to use SmartMusic.
An active SmartMusic subscription is a requirement for home practice for 5th-8th grade band students. It will make a significant difference in your student’s musical ability and help them to meet classroom instructional goals. More importantly, SmartMusic will promote individual success and promote a love of playing music.
The cost of your child's NEW SmartMusic subscription is covered by the school, so you WILL NOT need to purchase a subscription. However, you will need to create an account for your child and students will need non-bluetooth headphones to use SmartMusic.
WHAT IF I DON'T HAVE COMPUTER/IPAD OR MY DEVICE ISN'T WORKING?
Students who do not have access to SmartMusic at home will need to sign up to use SmartMusic on one of the band room computers before or after school. Please be aware that time and space is very limited for the use of those two computers. Students are still responsible for completing their assignments by the due date whether they do them at home or at the school.
Students will be given SmartMusic assignments with plenty of time to complete them...usually about two weeks. These assignments will be factored into their band grade.
Students will be given SmartMusic assignments with plenty of time to complete them...usually about two weeks. These assignments will be factored into their band grade.
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