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Centerville Graduate, Legendary Music Educator: Himie Voxman Has Passed Away |
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Written by Administrator
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Saturday, 26 November 2011 02:52 |
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We have received recent news of the passing of Himie Voxman, Professor Emeritus of University of Iowa School of Music and graduate of Centerville High School.
Himie Voxman actually went to the University of Iowa to study science but found success as a clarinetist and composer of music education literature. Many Centerville students today still use lesson books written by Voxman (some of which were even written with a former band director of Centerville, William Gower). Himie Voxman is recognized as one of the most influential American music educators of the last century.
Voxman, who enjoyed a long career at the University of Iowa as a student then a full-time faculty member before achieving professor emeritus status, died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011. He was 99.
Please do take a moment to check out the following articles to read more about Voxman's life and career.
Des Moines Register article
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Iowa City Press Citizen Article |
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Astronaut Plays Flute on the International Space Station |
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Written by Administrator
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Monday, 14 February 2011 02:33 |
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This is a neat video in which an astronaut plays a flute aboard the International Space Station. Please click read more at the bottom of this article to view the video. I guess when we say that the sky is the limit for your musical performances that might be a little too short of a goal! Enjoy!
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Last Updated on Saturday, 26 November 2011 02:52 |
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Free SmartMusic For Fifth Grade Band Book |
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Written by Administrator
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Sunday, 23 January 2011 03:42 |
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Portions of the Sound Innovations Method that we are using with the 5th grade band this year are available for free on the SmartMusic accompaniment program. The free subscription allows you to try out SmartMusic through the first 100 lines of the book. All of the normal SmartMusic features are activated with this trial. You can also access a metronome and tuner through the Help menu at the top of the SmartMusic program homepage and can import mp3 files and play them at any tempo. This would be a good way to try out the SmartMusic program to see if it is effective for your child in his or her practicing.
To get the free SmartMusic lines on your computer, go to www.smartmusic.com and follow the directions to download the program. When activating, put in the code listed on the first page of your child's Sound Innovations book. If you have trouble and would like help with this process, feel free to email Mr. Taylor at
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Happy practicing! |
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Last Updated on Sunday, 23 January 2011 04:32 |
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Written by Robert Coe
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Tuesday, 12 April 2011 13:56 |
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Here is a video on how a King Tuba is made. Click read more to view the video.
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Last Updated on Thursday, 14 April 2011 12:27 |
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Written by Administrator
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Friday, 14 January 2011 15:25 |
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There are a number of excellent resources available on the Internet to enhance student practicing. Many of these resources are free tools. Below I have listed a few of the great tools that are out there and can help your child to grow as a musician.
Metronome Online
Every musician needs to use a metronome from time to time to help them to practice a difficult passage. This free tool provides the musician with a metronome to use anywhere they have internet access. To view the online metronome visit: http://www.metronomeonline.com/
Music Terms Dictionary
There is nothing more frustrating to a young musician than looking at a piece of music and finding that they don't understand the instructions on the page from the composer. This tool allows students to look up the definitions of musical terms in their music. http://www.practicespot.com/dictionary.phtml?t=74
SmartMusic
One of the most useful tools available to enhance home practice is SmartMusic.This interactive music software allows students to practice their method books, solos, and band music at home with on-screen visual aides, recordings, and an assessment tool that can help them to know if they are playing the music correctly. To learn more about SmartMusic, check out www.smartmusic.com. |
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Last Updated on Saturday, 15 January 2011 04:59 |
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