Music Theory websites
Here are some sites that will help you work on your music theory and music-reading skills:
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https://www.musictheory.net/ (Customizable lessons and quizzes)
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http://www.8notes.com/ (Simple theory lessons and free sheet music)
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http://www.musictechteacher.com/music_learning_theory/music_treble_clef_lines_and_spaces.htm (Lessons and quizzes)
Phone/tablet applications
Here are some apps that could be useful in your music practice.
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Metronome apps:
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ProMetronome
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Metronome Plus
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Tempo Advance
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Tuner apps:
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TotalEnergy Chromatic Tuner and Metronome
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Cleartune
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insTuner
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iStroboSoft
Music Dealers
Here is contact information for music dealers, both local and trusted online resources. I cannot emphasize enough the importance of obtaining proper equipment. It will make all the difference in the world for your Orchestra experience!
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Local Dealers:
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The Violin Shoppe
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Address: 2112 East 7th Street, Ste 100 Charlotte, NC 28204
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Phone: 704-373-0551
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Music and Arts​
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Address: 8046 Providence Rd Suite C Charlotte, NC 28277-9715​
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Phone: 704-341-0000
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Website: https://stores.musicarts.com/charlotte?source=LGOA5LKB
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Davidson Violins
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Address: 315 Main Street, Suite 5 Pineville, NC 28134
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Phone: 866-465-1730
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Email: info@davidsonviolins.com
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Website: https://davidsonviolins.com
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Howren Music​
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Address: 4209 Park Road Charlotte, NC 28273
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Phone: 704-525-5073
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Email: office@howrenmusic.net
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Website: http://www.howrenmusic.net/
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Woody's Music​
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Address: ​721 Crossroads Plaza Fort Mill, SC
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Phone: 803-547-8863
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Email: woodys.tegacay@gmail.com
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Website: http://www.woodysmusic.com/
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Online retailers:
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SHAR Music
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Phone: 1-800-248-7427
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Website: https://www.sharmusic.com/​
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Southwest Strings
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Website: https://www.swstrings.com/
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Private Lessons
We aim to provide the highest quality music instruction in the Southwest MS Orchestra program, but your experience can be greatly enhanced by taking private lessons. One-on-one time with a private teacher can help you advance your musical performance skills in a different way than offered at school. Here is a list of private teachers in our area and how to contact them.
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Kirsten Allen
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Teaches: Violin and Viola
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Phone: 704-975-7220 (direct phone)
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Other info: Teaches through Charlotte Academy of Music 704-545-7400 and Music Quarters 704-840-4754
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Victoria McLaughlin
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Teaches: Cello
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Email: mvictoriay@ymail.com
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Other info: Teaches through several academies in Charlotte. Contact for lesson info.
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Rebecca Ray
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Contact for lessons through Davidson Violins (Violin, Viola, Cello)
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Phone: (866)-465-173
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Email: Rebecca@Davidsonviolins.com
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Michelle Thompson
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Teaches: Violin and Viola
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Phone: 704-286-6386​​
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Eric Thompson
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Teaches: String Bass
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Email: ericl.thompson@cms.k12.nc.us
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Links
Here are some links to important music organizations:
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Local:
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https://kristenewright.wixsite.com/cmshonorsorchestra (CMS Honors Orchestra information)
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http://www.carolinaswindorchestra.org/ (Ms. Wright performs with this group!)
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http://www.charlottesymphony.org/ (Charlotte Symphony Orchestra)
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http://www.charlottesymphony.org/education/?gclid=CJ2q_sKy084CFVYbgQodXPkNOQ (Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestra)
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http://wdav.org/ (Classical public radio)
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National/International:
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http://nyphil.org/ (New York Philharmonic)
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http://cso.org/ (Chicago Symphony)
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https://www.atlantasymphony.org/ (Atlanta Symphony)
Southwest MS Orchestra
Check out some of our performances on YouTube!
2017 Blumenthal Performance
2016 Disney Performance
2015 Spring Concert
Whitewater Middle School Orchestra strives to give students the best opportunities to learn to play a musical instrument in a quality music program.