Mason City Elementary Band And Orchestra Links Favorite Web Sites BLAST! BLAST! is a group of brass, woodwind, and percussion players performing an amazing stage show! You will be impressed STOMP! Here it is... STOMP! Do you remember watching the movie in rehearsal? This is the offical STOMP website. Creative Kids Education Foundation More listening examples and activities! There are too many to count! Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Welcome to the world of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Kids... check it out! Nashville Symphony Orchestra for Kids Check out the Nashville Symphony Orchestra Kid's page! There is a lot to see. Marine Band-Kids' Corner This page features a virtual tour of the White House featuring the Marine Band. You may take advantage of the activities while listening to the Marine Band perform. Check it out! It is GREAT! NEW!! Classics For Kids This website has lots of fun activities and listening examples. Hear famous pieces by composers such as Mozart, Beethoven,and many more. San Francisco Symphony Orchestra The San Francisco Symphony Orchestra hosts kids in this virtual tour of an orchestra. There are games and activities for everyone! It is LOTS of fun! Canadian Brass Look at one of the worlds most famous brass groups. Turn up the volume! NEW!! Carnegie Hall Go on an interactive adventure hosted by Carnegie Hall, the most famous performance hall in America. Dallas Symphony Orchestra- Kid's Room What a cool website! This is an interactive site for orchestra students. You can hear the different instruments in the string and full orchestras! There are also many things to help you while learning to play your instrument. Check it out! Instrument Care Violin Care Tips Wondering how to properly care for your violin? Check out how the professionals do it! PLEASE have your teacher help you with this!!! Mason City Schools Mason City Community School District You may access the District website here. Music Schools University of Northern Iowa School of Music Mrs. Frenchick attended classes at the University of Northern Iowa School of Music. You may find information about this school here. University of Iowa School of Music Mrs. Boss attended classes at the University of Iowa School of Music. You may find information about this school here. UNITUBA This is a link to the UNITUBA website. While in college, Mrs. Frenchick played her Euphonium in this ensemble. Click on the link to see info. about Tubas and Euphoniums! Music Stores Kepharts Music Local music store ready to help with all of your musical needs. Rieman Music Local music store ready to help with all of your musical needs. Orchestra Violin Masterclass Videos of how to hold a violin and bow; videos and recordings of great violin music... a wonderful link!!!!!!! Parent Resources VH1 Save the Music A direct link the to popular VH1 Save the Music webpage. Save the Music has helped to resore instrumental music programs across our country. Iowa Alliance For Arts Education IAAE is a great source for parents. If you have questions about Music Education in Iowa you may find the answer here! Children's Music Workshop- Advocacy This is a great Music Advocacy website with many articles and information supporting music programs in our schools. Please take a moment to look at it. Children's Music Workshop- Buying Instruments Looking to buy an instrument. Find useful information about purchasing instruments here. Student Resources Learn To Read Music This website has lots of information to help answer any questions you may have about music! Music Dictionary Not sure what that funny word in your music means? Well, you can look it up here in the Music Dictionary! Practicing Tips Looking for good practicing ideas? Check these out! Printable Staff Paper Have you ever wanted to write your own music? You may print your staff paper here! Music Theory Practice your musical skills or learn something new here! Fortissimo! A program for musical development may be found here!