Mr. David M. Marshall, Director

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Somerset High School

625 County Street

Somerset, MA 02726

Elementary & Middle School Ensembles Rehearsals begin at 4:30 p.m.

High School Students should report at 5:15 p.m.

Concert Begins at 7:00 p.m.

Donations will be accepted at the Door:

(all proceeds go towards supporting the Somerset Public Schools Music Programs)

The following Somerset Public School Bands will be performing at the Festival:

North & South Elementary Schools 5th Grade Combined Concert Band: Mrs. Justine MacKechnie, Director

Wilbur & Chace Elementary Schools 5th Grade Combined Concert Band: Mr. Michael Monte, Director

Somerset Middle School 6th Grade Concert Band & 7th / 8th Grade Band: Ms. Catherine Gagnon, Director

Somerset High School Concert Band & Symphonic Wind Ensemble: Mr. David M. Marshall, Director

Be sure to check your SmartMusic accounts for weekly assignments and/or term tests!

Remember to review the TOP 5 MOST COMMON PERFORMANCE ERRORS SHEET before preparing for your test!!!

SmartMusic Student Enrollment Form

Our school band program will begin using SmartMusic® this year to help students learn concert music and develop essential instrumental performance skills. We highly recommend students purchase a SmartMusic home subscription as it will greatly assist their development.

SmartMusic is learning software for band, orchestra and choir students. SmartMusic includes assessment tools that help to measure the individual progress of every student. With SmartMusic, teachers can give an assignment as well as record, assess and archive the performance of every student who completes the assignment. As a result of using SmartMusic, music teachers collect powerful data that demonstrates student progress.

SmartMusic changes how music is learned, practiced and enjoyed. Rather than practicing alone, students practice with professional accompaniments. The software provides immediate feedback on their performance through the built-in assessment tools. Teachers using SmartMusic report that students have more fun practicing. As a result, students practice longer, more effectively and get better faster.

SmartMusic Impact is an effective, web-based grade book that makes it easy for teachers to manage, grade, and document assignments for all their students. Students can complete assignments at home or on school computers and the assignment data is automatically transferred to the teacher’s Impact Gradebook™. Students and parents are able to view grade information via the web by logging in with an e-mail address and password. Note that while an Internet connection is required to receive and submit assignments, SmartMusic handles the rest—neither a web browser nor an e-mail application is used.

Students begin using SmartMusic and Impact by enrolling in their teacher’s class using an e-mail address and a password. During this process, students provide contact information for the teacher’s use. Student contact information as well as all class grading data is secured using HTTPS encryption and double password protection. All information is stored on MakeMusic’s servers and privacy is ensured by our stated privacy policy. For more information, please go to: www.makemusic.com/privacy_statement.aspx.

SmartMusic is a subscription-based service available to band, orchestra, and choir students and assignments can be completed at home or school. Since teachers will be requiring students to complete SmartMusic assignments, a SmartMusic home subscription is a great tool for your student’s musical development.

Please visit www.smartmusic.com where you can view a four‐minute video that explains SmartMusic and how it motivates and engages students, builds student confidence and enriches the student’s total music experience.

What is needed to use SmartMusic?

SmartMusic works on your PC or Macintosh and requires an Internet connection to activate your subscription and receive and send assignments securely online. System requirements and support contacts are listed at www.smartmusic.com/support.

What does SmartMusic cost?

You can purchase a full‐year subscription through our school’s account or directly from SmartMusic for only $30 per year. Microphones cost $19.95 and are required for assignments, tuning, recordings, and assessments. Macintosh computers also require a USB microphone adaptor. You can order your SmartMusic subscription, microphone, and mic adaptor (as necessary) by going to www.smartmusic.com and clicking the Order Now button.

How do I get started?

Here are the easy steps to purchase and activate your SmartMusic subscription. While you must be online to activate, receive, or post assignments and to download music, no web browser is required, and you can practice off‐line at any time. If you run into any questions, SmartMusic tech support is free!

1. Visit www.smartmusic.com and follow the on‐screen instructions to order your subscription, mic and free installation disc.

2. When you receive SmartMusic at home, install SmartMusic with the installation disc and launch the program.

3. You will be prompted to activate your subscription using the e‐mail address and password that you created while ordering.

If I have more than one music student at home, do I have to purchase more subscriptions?

No. After purchasing a subscription, you activate that subscription on a single computer. Additional subscriptions would be necessary only if your family would like to practice on more than one computer at home. We’re confident that both you and your child will quickly appreciate how SmartMusic transforms practicing, motivates students and helps prepare great concerts! Thank you for your support of your child’s personal musical growth and involvement in the Somerset High School Concert Band and or Symphonic Wind Ensemble!

2009-2010 Somerset High School Concert Band Officers

Visit the Concert Band Officers' Page

2009 - 2010 Somerset High School Concert Band Performances

2008 - 2009 Somerset High School Concert Band Performances

2007 - 2008 Somerset High School Concert Band Performances

Click here for the Concert Band Introduction Packet (2009-2010)

Click here for the Somerset High School Symphonic Wind Ensemble & Concert Band

Top Five List of the Most Common Performance Errors

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