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SmartNotes – The SmartMusic e-newsletter

Keep up with what’s new and learn more about SmartMusic.

SmartNotes is e-mailed to educators in the USA 5-6 times during the school year. Our most recent edition is below and previous editions are archived in PDF format.

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Band Director Ron Sikes
Ron Sikes describes what led him to SmartMusic, how he implemented it in his program, his favorite features, and the results and benefits he's enjoyed: "I just love that I have input on every stage of the kids' development." More.
 
Tips & Tricks

The SmartMusic Blog is a tremendous resource for all kinds of tips and tricks, with suggestions for everything from Installation and Activation at Home to Finding Repertoire and Developing Independent Playing with SmartMusic.

See more recent blog posts.

 
Author Spotlight: Dean Sorenson

Jeff KingDean Sorenson is the Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Minnesota and an acclaimed composer, arranger, educator, clinician, author, and Yamaha performing artist. Along with Bruce Pearson, he co-authored Standard of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method, which has recently been added to SmartMusic. Dean talked to us about the creation of this acclaimed jazz method and its integration with SmartMusic. More.

 
Meet the Team
Lindsay SchieicherA member of the MakeMusic Team since 1994, Patrick O'Melia has performed a wide variety of roles here prior to his current position as a senior music production engineer. His rich musical life is even more varied. More.
Just Released
Easy Rock Solos, Standard of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method, and advanced level Concert Band titles, including Holst’s “Second Suite in F,” Hindemith's "Symphony in Bb," and More.
Announcements

Have you updated to SmartMusic 2010? 
SmartMusic 2010 is required to use the latest repertoire and is a free update to current subscribers.

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SmartMusic for your Entire School or District
Volume pricing is available for a minimum of 100 subscriptions. More.

Upcoming Events
Come see SmartMusic at the Texas MEA Convention, Minnesota Midwinter In-service Clinic, ASTA 2010 National Conference, California MEA Convention, and more.

 
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Previous Editions are archived in PDF format