Additional Resources

This page offers a wide variety of information for students to learn more about other musical organizations within the community as well as sites that are related to specific instruments. 

**Please note that no endorsement of any particular company, brand, or manufacturer is implied when supplying information for this page.**

 

 

 

The Youth Orchestra of Prince William (YOPW) is an ensemble made up of nearly 375 area students.  Students must audition to be a member and we currently have WMS band students who perform regularly with the Wind Symphony and other YOPW ensembles.

For further help with note reading skills check out this site.

Whether struck or shaken, anything and everything percussion can be found at this location.  Available mallets, sticks, and accessories can also be found at this site. 

This site offers valuable information on intonation (how to play "in tune") for each instrument. 

This site contains a variety of sheet music and band literature.  Some music on this site contains MP3 samples or score viewing.  Students may listen to recordings of music they are currently working on in class.

How does my instrument make sound? Find out the science behind how your instrument creates sound by clicking here.

 This website includes education information on musical eras, composers, and a glossary of musical terms.  Ever wonder what the first trombone was called?  Find out here!  (*Hint...look under the "S" in the glossary)

Information for students who will attend WSHS

Information for students who will attend GFHS

Contains information for students who will attend OPHS

This site (GFHS) provides information for contacting local music supply stores, instrument repair providers, and private instructors.