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===[|Zeswitz Music Store] - A representative from Zeswitz visits Parkland elementary schools every Thurs. during the academic year to pick up repairs and other supplies ordered by Parkland staff and families. The phone number for the store is 877-480-8224. The school rep from Zeswitz to Parkland School District is Mr. Dan Magan (email: dmagan@zeswitzmusicpa.com; phone: 484-554-3110).===

**Instrument Care/Maintenance Videos** - Ever wonder how to clean your flute? How to oil your trumpet valves or your trombone slide? These brief videos explain!

===Nazareth Music Store - Although the district has chosen to use Zeswitz (see above) for our rental program and repairs, Nazareth is in fact the quality full service instrumental music store that is nearest-in-proximity to the Parkland School District. We think much of their quality instruments, pricing, and repair service and encourage Parkland families to check them out. Their store phone number is: 610-759-3072.===

===Menchy Music - This large, full-service music store has a main location in the Lancaster, PA area as well as a satellite facility in Pottstown, PA. Their rep, Glen Phillips, is happy to make the trip to any of our Parkland schools to pick up or drop off repairs and supplies. You can reach Glen at 610-334-4881 or gphillips@menchey.com.===

===Instrument Closet - Buy used/refurbished instruments online and have them shipped to you. The fellow who runs this site is a public school band director in the Scranton/Wilkes Barre, PA himself.===

===Loser's Music - This family-owned and operated music store in Lebanon, PA has some great deals on quality used instruments. Consider calling them at 800-522-2600, or visiting their website (www.losersmusic.com), for a bargain in the late summer.===

Parent Instrument Buying Guide - Avoid the hassle of buying a poor quality band instrument for your child....read this!
===Private Lesson Instructors - Although getting lessons outside of school for your child is not required, it is always recommend! Struggling instrumentalist gain confidence when they get one-on-one lessons from an instrument specialist. Promising, high-performing instrumentalists get the challenge and interest they need in private lessons. Click this link for a list of teachers (with contact info) in our area.===

===http://www.noteflight.com - A great, FREE, web-based (online) music notation program. You don't need to download anything; just log on and start writing music. You do need to establish a (free) account with an email address. KIDS: Be sure you get your parent's permission and help with this.===

===SmartMusic - A fantastic program for use with our lesson book in 4th and 5th grade, especially if you need extra help or want to "go further" and work ahead. SmartMusic plays accompaniment tracks for student assignments, but it does MUCH more, including scrolling on-screen music and feedback on which notes were played right/wrong. It also comes with a tuner, metronome, and audio recorder. Follow the instructions on the inside cover of the SOUND INNOVATIONS lesson book to download the program for FREE!===

===Fingering Charts - Can't remember how to finger that new note you just learned? Or maybe you're exploring new music with notes you've never seen before. Among the band resources on this page are fingering charts for all band instruments (thanks to the fine folks at Alfred Publishing).===

Music Flash Cards, Etc. (Linkwire) - Lots of downloadable teaching aids at this Linkwire site. Check it out.
===[|Woodwind Fingering Charts] -Here is a great collection of woodwind instrument fingering charts. Thanks to Parkland High School band director, Jason Lerew, for submitting this site! Related: Fingering Diagram Builder (for making woodwind fingering diagrams).===

===Online Metronome - Need a steady beat while rehearsing? Use the metronome at metronomeonline.com! To hear the metronome better, connect the output of your computer to a sound system and/or powered speakers.===

===[|Free-Scores.com] - Download hundreds of pieces of sheet music for all instruments at all levels. Young players will have to look carefully to find something of an appropriate difficulty level, but this is definitely worth checking out!===

===musictheory.net - This is a really well-done website for learning and drilling the basics of music theory. Use it to learn how to read notes on the staff, understand the various rhythms, and much more.===

Parkland School District Website - The main portal for Parkland School District families, with links to district happenings, calendar, and information.
===Kratzer Elementary School Classroom Music Website - This is the site of Mrs. Louise Feher with info, accompaniment tracks, and much more related to classroom music at Kratzer School.===

===Elementary Band WIKI - Looking for free downloadable music (i.e. fun songs, holiday carols, and more), fingering review flash cards, videos that explain how to assemble and/or clean your instrument, informative podcasts, or links to free music programs? Many of the WARM-UPS and SONG SHEETS we use can be downloaded from this WIKI. Check out elementaryinstrumental.wikispaces.com for all this and more. Especially be sure to check out the LINKS PAGE on this WIKI!===