MMS Orchestra Blog

ROCKestra jam tracks

mkarlan — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:33:49 +0000

ROCKestra students: Click on the links below and practice improvising with the E Dorian Scale.

The scale: E F# G A B C# D E

The links:
track 1

track 2

track 3

2nd Quarter Written Test – January 12th/13th

mkarlan — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 21:47:44 +0000

The best way to study for this test is to review your class notes and practice with these online exercises. Be sure to click on the correct instrument and grade.

Grade 6 & 7:
Violin | Viola | Cello & Bass

Grade 8:
Violin | Viola | Cello & Bass

Concert Video has been posted online

mkarlan — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:27:42 +0000

Enjoy!

http://darienps.org/dhs/video/201112/2011mmsorchestra.mp4

Holiday Songs: Play-Along Tracks

mkarlan — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:14:23 +0000

The Hannukah Song

We Wish You a Merry Christmas

Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree

Jingle Bell Rock

Let it Snow

November SmartMusic assignments

mkarlan — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:27:28 +0000

DUE BEFORE THANKSGIVING:

6th Grade: ”Chorale and Minuet,” measures 37-45.

7th/8th Grade: ”In the Hall of the Mountain King,” Theme A and Theme B (posted as 2 separate assignments)

6th Grade Homework – Due Friday, September 23rd

mkarlan — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 19:06:45 +0000

Click on the appropriate link below. Work until you have at least 50 correct with at least 95% accuracy. Print your results and write your name on the printout. If this is difficult for you, come back and practice every day until it is easy!

Violin Click Here: www.musictheory.net/exercises/note/bduyryy

Viola Click Here: www.musictheory.net/exercises/note/rfiyryy

Cello/Bass Click Here: www.musictheory.net/exercises/note/nruyryy

Welcome to the MMS Orchestra page!

mkarlan — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 20:46:29 +0000

Hi there! My name is Mr. Karlan, and I am the orchestra director at Middlesex school. I look forward to meeting our new 6th-grade members and welcoming back our returning students this week. If you are new to the orchestra, please take a moment to explore this site, and let me know if you have any questions. I can always be reached at MKarlan@darienps.org.

See you soon!

Mr. Karlan