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Rimsky Orchestra

Rimsky Orchestra Online

Our JQOP online music enrichment is designed to provide distance learning enrichment including music literacy worksheets, music apps to improve home practice sessions, and inspiring videos of professional musicians and ensembles.

Home Practice Apps Starter Set

These two free mobile apps are all you need to support your home practice sessions

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Download and print Music Literacy Packet and create a free Zoom account

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Violin
Literacy Packet
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Viola
Literacy Packet
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Cello/Bass
Literacy Packet
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Rimsky Shared Folder

Virtual Learning Set-Up

Weekly Learning Objectives

Week of March 23rd

Learning Objectives:

  1. I can sing Frere Jacques. Download music here

  2. I can play part 1 of Frere Jacques.

  3. I can demonstrate a good bow hold.

  4. I can identify musical terms.

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Week of March 30th

Learning Objectives:

  1. I can play part 2 of Frere Jacques.

  2. I can demonstrate quarter and eighth note rhythms.

  3. I can identify the D, E, F#, and G on the staff.

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Week of April 6th

Learning Objectives:

  1. I can play part 3 of Frere Jacques.

  2. I can demonstrate half and whole note rhythms.

  3. I can identify the first 4 notes of the G Major scale on the staff.

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Week of April 13th

Learning Objectives:

  1. I can play part 4 of Frere Jacques.

  2. I can demonstrate good posture in both rest and playing position.

  3. I can identify all the notes of the G Major scale on the staff.

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Week of April 27th

Learning Objectives:

  1. I can play all of Frere Jacques in D Major.

  2. I can identify the notes of Frere Jacques in G Major.

  3. I can play a G Major scale.

Double Your Impact Before April 30th

All donations made before April 30th will be matched up to $19K by the Massachusetts Cultural Council

Tuning your Instrument

Tuning the pegs on all string instruments

Violin Tuning

Cello Tuning

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Viola Tuning

Bass Tuning

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Tuners can be used to help ‘tune’ an instrument and produces a sustained sound to use as a tool for playing better ‘in tune’ during home practice.

Metronome Apps

Metronomes can be used to keep a steady beat while you practice. Here are a few low-cost apps for your mobile device.

Pulse - Free

Drum Loops & Metronome - Free drum loops

Music Apps

Below is a list of fun music apps to keep your home practice fun and entertaining while you play your instrument.

Scales and Sight Reading Apps

Scales are the basic language of music and it's important to practice daily. But you can also make it fun!

Serious Music to Watch

Listening to great music is just as important as playing it. Enjoy these iconic string pieces played by the world's top performers!

Play the most important part in our orchestra community!

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