Summer Packets

On the last day of small groups, students receive their summer packets.  The first page gives some ideas of how to stay involved with music over the summer, a few dates of orchestra concerts in the area that families could attend, as well as suggested books to check out at local music stores for additional repertoire.  (I've kept the first page pretty blank on these templates so you can customize it for your students.)

Then, the rest of the packet is all music in the public domain.  I was sure to include a few duets and rounds that students could play with their friends when they get together over the summer.  I play Devil's Dream for the beginners and encourage students to try that piece (slowly first!) if they would like a challenge for the summer.  The packet for second-year students includes a few patriotic tunes just in time for the Fourth of July.


Summer packet (for first-year string players):

• Word document
• PDF

Contents:

1. Morning Song
2. Alouette
3. Come Follow Me (round)
4. Scotland's Burning (round)
5. A Mountain View
6. Trumpet Tune
7. Rondeau
8. Everybody Loves Saturday Night
9. Chichipapa: The Sparrow Song
10. Zum Gali Gali
11. The Arkansas Traveler
12. When the Saints Go Marching In
13. Les Toreadors
14. Devil's Dream

Summer packet (for second-year players):

• Word document
• PDF

Contents:

1. Now Is the Month of Maying
2. You're a Grand Old Flag
3. Shalom Chaverim (round)
4. March
5. Waltz
6. This Little Light of Mine (duet)
7. Ahrirang
8. America (My Country 'Tis of Thee)
9. Flop-Eared Mule
10. Finale from Serenade for Strings
11. On, Wisconsin!

Enjoy, and happy summer!