This month we continue to expand the SmartMusic repertoire library, beginning with several new solo and large ensemble titles. We also swapped new music into SmartMusic’s Free Library and made a handful of titles available to anyone (even folks who have yet to sign up for SmartMusic).
Last month we shared a video from Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band, where band members shared advice to help your students master difficult passages.
The Otamatone Note Ninja Songbook is a brand-new beginning Otamatone method, available exclusively in SmartMusic. If you’re new to the world of the Otamatone, the video below offers a brief introduction (by Otama the Tone himself) and a performance of one of the pieces in the book.
The Haunted Carousel is a grade 3 piece for band (with optional iPad theremin). Composed by Minnesota conductor, composer, and educator Erika Svanoe, it is a delightfully spooky and quirky piece that captivates students and audience members alike.
Given the chance, who wouldn’t eavesdrop on a recording session by Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band? Certainly no one in our office!
March is Women’s History Month. As part of our celebration, we’ve added a Women in Music tile to the SmartMusic carousel.
Having beginning students prepare a solo is good pedagogy. However, sending kids to the practice room with a solo and no instruction can leave them in the dark.
We all understand the value of professional development.
We all want to improve at what we do. And we want to be inspired.
Over the past 25 years, it’s been our great joy to watch students learn and thrive using classic SmartMusic. We sincerely thank you for trusting SmartMusic to support your teaching and your students’ musicianship.
This month we’ve added 17 large ensemble titles to the SmartMusic repertoire library, including pieces for concert band, jazz ensemble, string orchestra, and choir.