Resources
DaCapoSD would like to recognize and thank JWPEPPER for their support of the ensemble.
All music played by DaCapoSD has been graciously given on loan by JWPEPPER. Without their support, we would never be able to work with amount, level, or quality of band literature that we are able to use. As band directors, we know that getting quality literature to play for our ensembles can be challenging, and JWPEPPER is where we go to provide high quality literature to our ensembles.
DaCapoSD would also like to thank Nick Rail Music for their consistent and enthusiastic support of the ensemble. Nick Rail has provided materials and instruments to DaCapoSD from the beginning to help us reach as many people as we can
Resources/Tools
Resources brought up by members of the group:
Podcast- After Sectionals
Great Podcast for all things music education
Teaching Rhythm Logically
Comprehensive and well thought out approach to teaching rhythm and counting. Contains a detailed script on how to approach teaching the idea of rhythm to beginners, as well as dozens of rhythm charts.
Home Helper
Improve parent buy in and student performance by getting everyone involved at home. Very helpful diagrams of how to assemble instruments. Very innovative approach to getting parents involved in assessing student progress.
Tuning for Wind Instruments
One of the most comprehensive tools for assessing and improving intonation for your band. Contains detailed descriptions for each instrument about pitch tendencies, and how to approach adjusting and compensating. Excellent Tool, a must have for every director.
App- Tonal Energy
Awesome Chromatic Tuner App. Also includes a tone generator, a metronome, a spectrum analyzer and many other really useful tools.
App- Bandmate Chromatic Tuner
Great tuner, especially for brass players struggling with finding correct partials. The chromatic tuner can be set to specific instruments, and will show a visual representation of the note on the staff, so the student can determine whether they are on the correct partial