Resources

 Resources 

**Rent or Buy?**
Includes a list of recognized, quality instruments.


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 * [[file:marklyons-music/Buy or Rent.pdf|Download]]
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=Music Stores=

[|Boogie Music] Cactus & 36th Ave.
[|Milano Music] in Mesa. Rent an instrument on-line! Music & Arts Bell Road and 53 Ave. (Mr. Lyons' 1st choice) Allegro Music 83rd Ave and Deer Valley

On-line Instruments & Accessories
[|The Woodwind/Brasswind] [|Frederick Weiner] (specializes in woodwinds) [|Music 123] [|The Musician's Friend]

On-line Printed Music
[|J.W. Pepper] [|Hal Leonard] [|Curnow Music] [|Alfred Music Search Site]

On-line Music Notation Software Noteflight

Instrument Repair
Mike Nye Repair (Tempe) 480 752-3260 Plumb Perfect Instrument Repair (Dale Plumb) 602 375-3920 Sharon Brown (Specializes in woodwinds) 480 236-9586 Local music stores have their own repair contacts

Other Musical Organizations
ProMusica Youth Ensembles ProMusica Orchestra (Adult) Phoenix Youth Symphony (The top band and orchestra opportunity in the state) Young Sounds (The Top Jazz opportunity in the state) Brian J. Harris (Percussion and Mallet Percussion) United States Marine Corp Band (WOW! Lisen to them!) Music Games to Help Kids Learn ALL About Music (Name it it's in there!) Brass Notation and Fingerings (Ricci Adams' Website)

** Private Lessons ** (Call or visit a local music store: Music & Arts on Bell & 53rd Ave.) Joy Elaine 480 205-3431 (cell) Cave Creek & the 101 (Saturdays) Cindy Sparks 602 980-2768 or cindysparks57@yahoo.com (Anthem) Christina Johnson 602 931-3740 Holly Stokes (North Valley) Joy Elaine 480 205-3431 (cell) Cave Creek & the 101 (Saturdays) Cindy Sparks 602 980-2768 or cindysparks57@yahoo.com (Anthem) Joy Elaine 480 205-3431 (cell) Cave Creek & the 101 (Saturdays) Corinne Grant 623 326-1246 David Duarte 623 866-9601 (may not be taking any more students) Cindy Sparks 602 980-2768 or cindysparks57@yahoo.com (Anthem) Corinne Grant 623 326-1246 Allyn Swanson 480 577-6116 Cindy Sparks 602 980-2768 or cindysparks57@yahoo.com (Anthem) Jared Engstrom 623 556-3706 jared_engstrom@yahoo.com Cindy Sparks 602 980-2768 or cindysparks57@yahoo.com (Anthem) Michael Eastin 602-615-6190 Cindy Sparks 602 980-2768 or cindysparks57@yahoo.com (Anthem) Corey Spanko 602 486-5189 cory@covenantcre.com Cindy Sparks 602 980-2768 or cindysparks57@yahoo.com (Anthem) Vic Firth Resources & Lessons
 * Piano**: Linda Rittmer 623-434-2740 (Carefree Hwy & 27 th Ave.)
 * Flute**: Rebecca Brand 623 551-9166-h (Anthem)
 * Clarinet**: Kim Gray 623 445-4576
 * Saxophone**: David Duarte 623 866-9601 (may not be taking any more students)
 * Bassoon:** Ben Yingst 480 239-0622 bywoodwind@prodigy.net
 * Trumpet**: Donna Davis 602 739-1790 or 480 948-7490
 * Horn**: Cindy Sparks 602 98-2768 or cindysparks57@yahoo.com (Anthem)
 * Trombone**: Michael Eastin 602-615-6190, Ian Peterson 623 986-9524
 * Baritone/Euphonium/Tuba**: Ian Peterson 623 986-9524 ian.peterson@dvusd.org,
 * Percussion**: Mike Rebb 623 551-9736 -home (Tramonto - Carefree Hwy)

**Grades link:**
[|PowerSchool]

**Communication:**
[|Charms Office]

=Required Band Curriculum (Books)= **5th Grade Beginning Band AND 6th Grade Intermediate Band** Tradition of Excellence Book 1 by Bruce Pearson and Ryan Nowlin ($9.95) Available at Dave Janssen School of Music, Music and Arts, or Milano Music Also available at kjos.com
 * Ms. Meiss does NOT sell books.

**JH Band** Tradition of Excellence Book 2 by Bruce Pearson and Ryan Nowlin ($9.95) Available at Dave Janssen School of Music, Music and Arts, or Milano Music Also available at kjos.com
 * Ms. Meiss does NOT sell books.

**Jazz Band** ||
 * Standard of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method ||
 * Standard of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method ||

This excellent book is available for Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Bari Sax, Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Tuba, Piano, Bass, Drums, Vibes & Auxiliary Percussion, and Guitar. It includes a CD with dozens of tracks recorded by a professional rhythm section for students to play with to develop their skills and confidence in three styles: Rock, Swing, and Latin. It is a modern day treasure for learning jazz.

Scales For JH

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 * [[file:marklyons-music/Flute major scales.pdf|Download]]
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 * [[file:marklyons-music/Clarinet major scales..pdf|Download]]
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 * [[file:marklyons-music/Saxophone major scales.pdf|Download]]
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 * [[file:marklyons-music/Trumpet major scales.pdf|Download]]
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 * [[file:marklyons-music/Horn major scales.pdf|Download]]
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 * [[file:marklyons-music/Trombone major scales.pdf|Download]]
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 * [[file:marklyons-music/Baritone B.C. major scales.pdf|Download]]
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 * [[file:marklyons-music/Baritone T.C. major scales.pdf|Download]]
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 * [[file:marklyons-music/Mallet major scales.pdf|Download]]
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Other Just-for-Fun, "Play-along" Books
Books that include a dozen or so songs, and a CD for any instrument. The CD includes demonstration and performance tracks. __Hundreds__ of other play-along books are available from J.W. Pepper Music Company and local music stores (scroll back up to view them).

**Jazz**

 * [[image:marklyons-music/ChopMonsters.jpg align="left" caption="ChopMonsters.jpg"]] ||
 * Playing by ear & improv. for 6th & JH ||


 * [[image:marklyons-music/NutinButJazz1.jpg align="left" caption="NutinButJazz1.jpg"]] ||
 * Various styles for JH ||


 * [[image:marklyons-music/LocoforLatin.jpg align="left" caption="LocoforLatin.jpg"]] ||
 * Many JH Latin styles ||


 * [[image:marklyons-music/RetroPopmini.jpg caption="RetroPopmini.jpg"]] ||
 * '60's-80's Pop tunes for JH ||

Church

 * [[image:marklyons-music/GreatHymns2.jpg align="left" caption="GreatHymns2.jpg"]] ||
 * 10 Classical Hymns for 8th Grade ||


 * [[image:marklyons-music/Gloria.jpg align="left" caption="Gloria.jpg"]] ||
 * Solos for Easter ||


 * [[image:marklyons-music/EasyGreatHymns.jpg caption="EasyGreatHymns.jpg"]] ||
 * 6th grade ||

**Summer Music Programs** Deer Valley Summer Music Camp!


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 * [[file:marklyons-music/Instrument Agreement Form.pdf|Download]]
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