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        • Shar Music String Supplies
        • Southwest Strings
        • Johnson String Instrument
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        • Bow Hold Checks
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      • Goal Setting for Musicians
      • Suggested Practice Schedules
      • Nuts and Bolts of Practice
      • Keys to Improvement
    • Beginner Resources >
      • Parts of Your Instrument
      • Rocket Bowhold, Beginner
      • Steps for Instrument to Body
      • Instrument to Body Checklist
      • Notes On The Staff by String
      • Bow Hold at Frog (later)
    • Tuning >
      • Online Tuning Fork
      • Tuning Help
      • INS Free Tuner App
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      • Our Musical Alphabet
      • Whole Steps & Half Steps
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      • Ties Explained
      • Dotted Rhythms, Explained >
        • Dotted Rhythms Explained, part 1 of 3
        • Dotted Rhythms Explained, part 2 of 3
        • Dotted Rhythms Explained, Part 3 of 3
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    • Music Dictionaries >
      • LACO Glossary of Musical Terms
      • Glossary of String Terminology - Violinist.com
      • Baroque & Classical Dance Forms for the Classical Musician
      • Naxos Glossary of Musical Terms
      • OnMusic Dictionary
      • Glossary of Musical Terms - Western MI University
    • Music Theory Resources
    • Music History In Brief
    • Repertoire References >
      • RCM Violin Syllabus
      • RCM Viola Syllabus
      • RCM Cello Syllabus
      • RCM Double Bass Syllabus
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      • Cello Fingering Chart
      • Viola Fingering Chart
      • Violin Fingering Chart
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      • Viola Notes >
        • Level 1 Notes (D string)
        • Level 2 Notes (D string only)
        • Level 3 Notes (A string only)
        • Level 4 Notes (D & A strings)
        • Level 5 Notes (G string only)
        • Level 6 Notes (G, D, A strings)
        • Level 7 Notes (C string only)
        • Level 8 Notes (C, G strings)
        • Level 9 Notes (ledger lines)
        • Level 10 (all strings)
      • Cello Notes >
        • Level 1 Notes (cello)
        • Level 2 Notes (D string only)
        • Level 3 Notes (A string only)
        • Level 4 Notes (D, A strings)
        • Level 5 Notes (G string only)
        • Level 6 Notes (G, D, A strings)
        • Level 7 Notes (C string only)
        • Level 8 Notes (G, C strings)
        • Level 9 Notes (ledger lines)
        • Level 10 Notes (all strings)
      • Bass Notes >
        • Level 2 Notes (D string only)
        • Level 3 Notes (G string only)
        • Level 4 Notes (D, G strings)
        • Level 5 Notes (A string only)
        • Level 6 Notes (A, D, G strings)
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      • Halloween Listening
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      • 2020 BHS Orchestra Virtual Concert
      • BHS Orch Don't Stop Believin'
      • BHS Orch Harry Potter
      • BHS Orch Dona Nobis Pacem
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WELCOME BACK, Everyone! 
In order to make sure you receive all communication and assignments for your ensemble, please do the following:
  • Parents:
  1. To receive e-mails, Subscribe/update PowerSchool profile to make sure your current prefered e-mail is listed: http://www.bayvillageschools.com/for_parents
  2. To receive time-sensitive texts about your child’s class, sign up for Remind
    1. 5th Grade String Parents: https://www.remind.com/join/5stringbms
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  • 8th Grade Students:
  1. Sign up for Google Classroom to access assignments and documents for your class. Go to www.classroom.google.com, sign in to your SCHOOL gmail account and click on the “+” sign to add a class.
    1. 8th Grade Orchestra - enter class code 6q74wq

Fifth Grade Facts:

  • Fifth Grade Strings meet every Tuesday-Thursday-Friday.
  • Students will attend their "club" classes on Mondays & Wednesdays.
  • Every class students will need their instrument, binder & music book, a pencil, their assignment notebook and short fingernails.  
  • Violinists and Violists will store their instruments on the String Storage Room Shelves.  Please make sure your name is clearly printed on the outside of your case!
  • Private Lessons are encouraged
  • "Veteran" String Players & New Recruits

Check out these new games to brush up on your note & rhythm reading!

"Music Press Distress" Music Theory Arcade Game
"Eek Shark" Music Theory Arcade Game

Rockin' Rhythm Master

Note-reading Flashcards

Treble Clef Flashcards (violin)
Alto Clef Flashcards (viola)

Bass Clef Flashcards (cello & bass)

7th Grade (link to Mr. Awad's Website)

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  • Home
  • Orchestra News
  • Resources
    • Instruments >
      • Local Instrument Shops >
        • Cleveland Violins
        • Terry Carlin Violin Shop
        • Studio Strings
        • Rettig Music
        • Reece Williams Violins
      • String Supplies >
        • Shar Music String Supplies
        • Southwest Strings
        • Johnson String Instrument
        • Gollihur Music (Bass)
        • Lemur Music (Bass)
        • The Violin Case Gifts
      • Instrument Care
      • Instrument Shopping Guides
      • How to Change a Broken String
      • Construction and Maintenance
    • Practice Tools >
      • How to Practice (Beginner)
      • Practice Toolbox (Intermediate)
      • Practice Strategies (Advanced)
      • Refine Your Fundamentals >
        • Bow Hold Checks
        • Instrument to Body Checklist
        • Instrument Setup: Picture Checklist
      • Goal Setting for Musicians
      • Suggested Practice Schedules
      • Nuts and Bolts of Practice
      • Keys to Improvement
    • Beginner Resources >
      • Parts of Your Instrument
      • Rocket Bowhold, Beginner
      • Steps for Instrument to Body
      • Instrument to Body Checklist
      • Notes On The Staff by String
      • Bow Hold at Frog (later)
    • Tuning >
      • Online Tuning Fork
      • Tuning Help
      • INS Free Tuner App
      • Tuner Ninja (browser)
    • E - Learning >
      • Reading Music
      • Making Home Recordings
      • Our Musical Alphabet
      • Whole Steps & Half Steps
      • Handpatterns/Interval Patterns in Scales
      • Ties Explained
      • Dotted Rhythms, Explained >
        • Dotted Rhythms Explained, part 1 of 3
        • Dotted Rhythms Explained, part 2 of 3
        • Dotted Rhythms Explained, Part 3 of 3
    • Sheet Music >
      • IMSLP: Public Domain Sheet Music
      • Luck's Music Library
      • JW Pepper
    • COVID-19 Protocols
    • Classroom Documents
    • Google Classroom
    • Bay Music Boosters
    • Music After High School
  • Reference
    • Music Dictionaries >
      • LACO Glossary of Musical Terms
      • Glossary of String Terminology - Violinist.com
      • Baroque & Classical Dance Forms for the Classical Musician
      • Naxos Glossary of Musical Terms
      • OnMusic Dictionary
      • Glossary of Musical Terms - Western MI University
    • Music Theory Resources
    • Music History In Brief
    • Repertoire References >
      • RCM Violin Syllabus
      • RCM Viola Syllabus
      • RCM Cello Syllabus
      • RCM Double Bass Syllabus
    • Fingering Charts >
      • Bass Fingering Chart
      • Cello Fingering Chart
      • Viola Fingering Chart
      • Violin Fingering Chart
    • All Things BASS
  • Opportunities
    • Private Lessons
    • Accompanists
    • Youth Orchestras
    • Summer Camps
    • Catch a Concert
    • Scholarships
  • Activity Zone
    • Drills To Improve Your Skills
    • Finger & Note Name Practice >
      • Violin Notes >
        • Level 1 Notes (D string: violin)
        • Level 2 Notes (D string only)
        • Level 3 Notes (A string only)
        • Level 4 Notes (D & A strings)
        • Level 5 Notes (G string only)
        • Level 6 Notes (G, D, A strings)
        • Level 7 Notes (E string only)
        • Level 8 Notes (D, A, E strings)
        • Level 9 Notes (G, E strings)
        • Level 10 Notes (all strings)
      • Viola Notes >
        • Level 1 Notes (D string)
        • Level 2 Notes (D string only)
        • Level 3 Notes (A string only)
        • Level 4 Notes (D & A strings)
        • Level 5 Notes (G string only)
        • Level 6 Notes (G, D, A strings)
        • Level 7 Notes (C string only)
        • Level 8 Notes (C, G strings)
        • Level 9 Notes (ledger lines)
        • Level 10 (all strings)
      • Cello Notes >
        • Level 1 Notes (cello)
        • Level 2 Notes (D string only)
        • Level 3 Notes (A string only)
        • Level 4 Notes (D, A strings)
        • Level 5 Notes (G string only)
        • Level 6 Notes (G, D, A strings)
        • Level 7 Notes (C string only)
        • Level 8 Notes (G, C strings)
        • Level 9 Notes (ledger lines)
        • Level 10 Notes (all strings)
      • Bass Notes >
        • Level 2 Notes (D string only)
        • Level 3 Notes (G string only)
        • Level 4 Notes (D, G strings)
        • Level 5 Notes (A string only)
        • Level 6 Notes (A, D, G strings)
        • Level 7 Notes (E string only)
        • Level 8 Notes (E, A strings)
        • Level 9 Notes (ledger lines)
        • Level 10 Notes (all strings)
    • LISTEN >
      • Solo Performances
      • Small Ensemble Performances
      • Orchestra Performances
      • Jazz Listening >
        • Jazz Weeks 1, 2
        • Jazz Weeks 3, 4, 5
        • Jazz Week 6 - Local Sound
      • World Music Performances
      • Halloween Listening
      • Silly
      • 2020 BHS Orchestra Virtual Concert
      • BHS Orch Don't Stop Believin'
      • BHS Orch Harry Potter
      • BHS Orch Dona Nobis Pacem
    • String Instruments of the World
  • For Parents
  • Directors