Notation Resources

Learning to read and write musical notation can be confusing, no matter how young or old a musician may be. Here are some online resources that could make it easier for any musician!

MusicTheory.net is a series of excellent lessons and exercises that explain many aspects of basic staff set up all the way up through Neapolitan 6 chords.

TheRhythmTrainer is an interactive flash website that is set up like a game even my teenage students enjoy!

LightNote is a series of interactive lessons that also includes information on Sound Waves, Consonance, and Harmony.

NoteFlight is an online music notation tool. It is a fairly intuitive and completely web-based composition tool.

Enjoy!

Fun with Lip Dubs!

Lip Dubs- they're everywhere! They are usually exciting, music related videos that are (hopefully) shot all in ONE take! They're used in commercials, music videos, and as ways to bring together a community. My students have planned, organized, and executed 2 lip dubs over my years here at KHS and they have proven to be enormous amounts of fun for all parties involved.

First, we planned. We watched dozens of Lip Dubs online and decided which elements we wanted to include in our own video. Then, we mapped the school and assigned groups of people and actions to take place at specific intersections. We practiced learning the lyrics and Lip Syncing. Then, the day arrives and we hope that our recruiting efforts have paid off!

Here are some links to Lip Dubs we have done in the past:

I hope they brightened your day! 

Virginia 2017 Trip- A Recap

Greetings, Universe! A lot has happened since the last post 4 years ago, including concerts, musicals, fundraisers, football games, and another big trip (see below)! KHS Titan Music has added hundreds of new family members (students) and continues to be visible in our community spreading cheer and school spirit.

In April 2017, we traveled to Norfolk and Williamsburg, VA to participate in the Virginia International Music Festival. Our concert band, jazz band, and chorus performed on world- famous stages and we learned how to sharpen our technique from helpful clinicians. We visited Colonial Williamsburg, Busch Gardens, the National Aquarium (in Baltimore), and witnessed the amazing Virginia International Military Tattoo performance. The showcase features performers and groups from around the world and truly features 'something for everyone'. If you ever have a chance to attend, do it! Check out the commercial for 2018:

Here are some photos from the rest of our adventure:

Our groups in their concert best!

Chorus Performing at the Roper Performing Arts Center.

Jazz Band performing at Chrysler Hall, home of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra.

Exploring Colonial Williamsburg.

Receiving our awards at Chrysler Hall.

Our group outside of Scope Arena, preparing for the International Military Tattoo! 

I still firmly believe that travel is one of the most significant ways to impact a young person and intend to introduce as many new life experiences to my students as possible during their time in my class. Contact Performing Arts Consultants if you're interested in arranging a similar unforgettable trip!