District Band Directors Association Site
http://www.district6la.org/
Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Site
http://www.lpomusic.com
New Orleans Jazz Orchestra Site
http://www.thenojo.com
Greater New Orleans Youth Orchestra
http://www.gnoyo.org
Smithsonian Institute's Jazz Education Webpage
http://www.smithsonianjazz.org
Learn about Concert Etiquette!!!
http://www.menc.org/resources/view/rules-for-concert-etiquette
Excellent resource for any percussionist. Great videos to learn
how to play set, marimba, timpani, or any other percussion
instrument. Also great videos of percussion performances!
http://www.vicfirth.com/education/
This is the website where you can read all about SmartMusic, and
purchase the program. Excellent tool for practice!
www.smartmusic.com
This is a great website the kids can use at home to practice note
names, rhythms, etc.
www.musictheory.net
This is the website for the Mahalia Jackson Theater. Many
WONDERFUL concerts, ballets, and performances take place at this
theater. Check out the website to see if there are any upcoming
performances your family may be interested in going to see.
Remember that the best way to keep music and the arts alive is to
support those who make music and art. Both the artist and the
audience benefit from checking out live performances!
http://www.mahaliajacksontheater.com/
This is the official website for the Jimmy V Foundation. Our
band will be making a financial donation to the Jimmy V
Foundation this year through the sale of SCR Band bracelets.
http://www.jimmyv.org
This is a great website to learn all about jazz. It includes
video recordings of concerts and rehearsals, as well as master
classes and jazz clinics. You can find out information about
rehearsal technique, playing technique, musicians here.
http://www.jalc.org/jazzed/index09.html