Class Resources

Below are links to some very useful and resourceful websites that will help you with your everyday practice needs and aid in your journey to becoming a better musician.

CLASSROOM SCALE SHEETS
- Print one of these scale sheets for you to in class on a daily basis as well as a chromatic
scale sheet. You will know all 12 major scales and your chromatic scale by the end of
Freshmen year.
ALL-DISTRICT BAND SCALES
- Print a scale sheet for you to use to prepare for all-district band auditions.
INSTRUMENT FINGERING CHARTS AND TRILL CHARTS
- Print the correct fingering chart / trill chart for your instrument and keep it in your folders
MUSIC THEORY .NET
- Helpful drills and assignments for students wanting to learn more about music theory.
ALL-DISTRICT SOLO RECORDINGS
- WCU has recorded full length solos for all-district. The ENTIRE solo passage is played.
METRONOME ONLINE .COM
- Great for use during your practice time. Use the metronome to practice your concert music,
tough rhythms and scales. You can also add a metronome onto your cell phone!
MUSIC DICTIONARY
- A wonderful resource for looking up unfamiliar musical terms.
SNARE DRUM RUDIMENTS
- Practice your snare drum rudiments with audio and video recordings of professional percussionists.
PERCUSSION 101 with MARK WESSELS
- Almost anything you need to know about percussion playing techniques and instrument care.
The Music Center is one of the finest instrument and accessory dealers in NC. If you need music, accessories, or an instrument (new or used) you can count on their friendly service and quality performance. Locations in Statesville, Hickory and all over western NC.

Summer Music Camps

Interested in attending a Summer Music Camp? NC is home to some of the finest Music Camps in the nation! Both fun and affordable, these camps offer experiences of a lifetime and provide many ways of helping you become a great musician.