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= Books, Supplies, and Equipment Needed for Orchestra Classes: =


 * 1. Supplies (Strings, Rosin, etc.)**
 * 2. Method Books (**//Order your book for class//**)**
 * 3. SmartMusic Program & Mic (**//Sign up to use program to help practice regularly at home which leads to faster developement and more enjoyment and success in learning an instrument//**).**

1. Supplies

 * Class Supplies:**
 * **//__Needed Supplies: (All instruments: Must hav for Class)__//** ||
 * * Method Book (Sound Innovations) ||
 * * **1** Music Folder (a 3 ringed binder preferably colored black for performances) ||
 * * **1** Portfolio (a paper or soft plastic folder for class portfolio) ||
 * * Name Tag for Instrument (can be a luggage tag like those found at Wal-Mart) ||

> || * Rosin (Bass) - - Kolstein Bass Rosin preferrd but other brands will work. ||
 * **//__Needed Supplies: (By Instrment: Must have for class)__//** ||
 * __Violin__ || __Viola__ || __Cello__ || __Bass__ ||
 * * Sized Shoulder Rest - (Everest or Kun brand best) || * Sized Shoulder Rest - (Everest or Kun brand best) || * Rock-Stop || * Rock-Stop ||
 * * Rosin (light or dark) - Bernardel is preferred but other brands will work. || * Rosin (light or dark)  - Bernardel is preferred but other brands will work. || * Rosin (light or dark)  - Bernardel is preferred but other brands will work.

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 * //__**Recommended Supplies**__**:** __**(**__for better success in learning the instrument__**)**__// ||
 * __Violin__ || __Viola__ || __Cello__ || __Bass__ ||
 * * Clip on Chromatic Tuner
 * Folding Music Stand
 * Metronome
 * Extra Set of Strings (Prelude,Helicore,or Dominant Strings)
 * Bow Rehair when need || * Clip on Chromatic Tuner
 * Folding Music Stand
 * Metronome
 * Extra Set of Strings (Prelude,Helicore,or Dominant Strings)
 * Bow Rehair when Needed || * Clip on Chromatic Tuner
 * Folding Music Stand
 * Metronome
 * Strings relaced as needed(Prelude,Helicore,or Dominant Strings)
 * Bow Rehair when Needed || * Clip on Chromatic Tuner
 * Folding Music Stand
 * Metronome
 * Set of Strings replaced as needed(Helicore or Kaplin)
 * Bow Rehair when Needed ||

//A Smartmusic subscription (PC or Mac or Ipad is also highly recommended for students to get at home for practice but not required) Link is listed below.//

(Click on the links below for in places to buy instruments and order supplies (Strings, Rosin, etc.)


 * Saied Music (for instruments and supplies in Fayetteville)**
 * Sharmusic (online reliable instrument and supply shop)**
 * Southwest Strings (online reliable instrument and supply shop)**
 * Ray Palmer Violin Shop (Rogers)**
 * Arkansas Music Works (for supplies in Bentonville)**

Supplies Page**

**2. Method Books**
(click above link for ordering info)

(Method books used for every day classes are the Sound Innovations series of books 1, 2 & 3):

__**MIDDLE SCHOOL**____1st year students__: //5th Grade (6th, 7th, & 8th Grade Beginners)// = **Blue Book**__2nd year students__: //6th Grade (7th & 8th Beg./Intermediate)// = **Blue Book & Red Book if they played at least one year last year.**__3rd & 4th year students__: //7th & 8th Grade (Inter./Advanced)// = **Red Book now (& later in the year the Green Book will be used).**

Beginning/Intermediate Orchestra Students : Sound Innovations Book 1 (Usually 1st and 2nd year orchestra students)

Intermediate/Advanced Orchestra Students : Sound Innovations Book 2 (Usually 2nd and 3rd year orchestra students)

Advanced Orchestra Students : Book 3 Sound Innovations for String Orchestra - Sound Development: (Usually 3rd and 4th year)


 * Sample covers for each book listed below: ( Book 1 = Blue Cover, Book 2 = Red Cover , Book 3 = Green Cover )


 * [[image:518WdRH-+6L._SL500_AA300_.jpg width="240" height="240" caption="Book 1 (Beginning & Inter.)" link="@http://www.swstrings.com/product/music/all/GP-SH-34593"]] || [[image:51mNVSR4ohL._SL500_AA300_.jpg width="245" height="245" caption="Book 2  (Intermediate & Adv.)" link="@http://www.swstrings.com/product/music/all/GP-SH-34600"]] || [[image:51TG539FPLL._SL500_AA300_.jpg width="240" height="240" caption="Bk 3 (Advanced) Sound Development " link="@http://www.swstrings.com/product/music/bass/GP-SH-34607"]] ||


 * __High School Books:__**

I__nstrument Specific__: Violin and Viola = Mazas and Wohlfhart Etude Books.

Cello = Scheorder and Lee Etude Books.

Bass= Simandl New Method and 30 Studies Etudes

And...

__All Instruments:__ Strictly Strings Book 3 - Advanced Strictly Strings Book 2 - Intermediate

(click for ordering info)
 * Method Books Page**

3. SmartMusic
(SmartMusic is an important tool in making your learning successful and fun. Students regularly using SmartMusic at home show marked improvement over those who do not. Please sign-up as soon as possible to help your child be successful and to help reach their full potential in the challenging endeavor of learning to play an instrument in the orchestra).

SmartMusic for Students: Intro video and order page Steps 1 & 2: You may follow steps directly from this link or click on the separate links for each step listed below. From here just watch the introduction to smartmusic video if you like and then click on the ORDER NOW tab to the right side of the page.

Or

Order Smartmusic Download
 * Step 1:**

Step 2:
 * Get a Mic (instrument microphone may be ordered of you do not have a microphone on your computer that works well)**
 * *For PC (Windows Computers) - Instrumental Mic - $19.95 // *For MAC (Apple Computers) - USB Instrumental Mic - $29.95**

Download the Ipad App after you have purchased Smartmusic online with Step 1 and then sign in on the Ipad App to use smartmusic on your Ipad.
 * Step 2: (Alternate option for Ipad users):**

http://www.smartmusic.com/mobile/ I will take most grades on playing tests, practice, and chair tests on Smartmusic. Students are encouraged to have a subscription at home to use. If it is not possible for a student to have Smartmusic at home these assignments must be taken before or after classes before the assignment is due. Past due assignments will be counted late and points will be deducted. Not having Smartmusic at home is not an excuse and several computers will be available in the annex for Smartmusic usage. Do not wait till the last minute to take an assignment or test though as computers may become busy several days before an assignment is due. Sign up for a time on the computer sign-up and be sure to use your time. Try not to miss your scheduled time as it may be hard to sign-up again later.


 * SmartMusic Program & Mic Page**

AAA Orchestra home page link (HOME)