PrivateVocalMusicTechnology

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Below: Teaching Tips, Lesson Plans,
Technology Files, Useful Links, Demonstration Videos

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Finale Home Page	Home of the world's most powerful notation software.	SmartMusic Home Page	Home of the complete music practice system.
Finale Showcase	Select from thousands of free Finale files. Or submit your own.	The SmartMusic Teacher's Site	Read stories about teachers using SmartMusic.
Composer to Composer	An idea sharing forum sponsored by Finale and the American Composer's Forum.	SmartMusic Teacher Resources	Central location for many information pages that can guide music educators in their use of SmartMusic.
Free Finale NotePad Download	This free program reads and is compatible with Finale versions through 2006.	SmartMusic Parent Resources	Source of information about SmartMusic for parents or for educators to share with parents.
Finale Resource Center	Updated regularly, find extra materials
MakeMusic Foru m	SmartMusic and Finale users discuss uses and share ideas.	The Technology Institute for Music Educators	Sponsored by TI:ME. Source for ideas, techniques and concepts for integrating technology into music education
Getting the Most From SmartMusic	A free download, a guide to the best practices created by teachers for teachers.	MENC Technology Page	Music Educators National Conference home for technology ideas and sources
The Mutopia Project	Free downloadable music, copyright friendly, public domain. Can be accessed by Finale 04 and later.

Teaching Tips

"Rhythm Clapping Opener"	Laura Vaughan	PDF	MSWord
"Using SmartMusic and Finale for Concert and Contest" Accompanying Materials for Above-Demonstration Videos -Finale Warm-up File -SmartMusic Warm-up File	Laura Vaughan	PDF	MSWord Finale S martMusic	Demo Video French Diction Hi-Speed Connection Dial-up Connection	Demo Video German Diction Hi-Speed Connection Dial-up Connection
"Recording With SmartMusic" Accompanying Materials for Above-Demonstration Videos	Laura Vaughan	PDF	MSWord	Hi-Speed Connection	Dial-up Connection
"Sequential Rhythm Reading With SmartMusic"	Laura Vaughan	PDF	MSWord
"Using SmartMusic and Finale in Teaching Sightreading" Accompanying Materials for Above - Finale Files - SmartMusic files	Laura Vaughan	PDF	MSWord	Finale Files: S ATB SR 1 SATB SR 2 SATB SR 3 SATB SR 4 Melodic SR 1 Melodic SR 2 Melodic SR 3 1A-3A Schools SATB SR 4A-5A Schools SATB SR	SmartMusic Files: Soprano SATB On-Screen Alto SATB SR 2 Tenor SATB SR 2 Bass SATB SR 2 Melodic SR 3 Sop. SATB SR 3 Sop. SATB SR 4
"Using SmartMusic With A Substitute Teacher" - A Success Story	Ray Benton	PDF	MSWord
"In Finale, Separating Parts from a Two Layer Score"	Laura Vaughan	PDF	MSWord	Finale Files: Trpt Pt 1 Trpt Pt 2 Trpts 2 Staves	Finale Files: Trpt Step 2 Copied 2 Layers/1 staff

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""Rhythm Clapping Opener"	Laura Vaughan	PDF	MSWord
"Using SmartMusic and Finale for Concert and Contest" Accompanying Materials for Above-Demonstration Videos -Finale Warm-up File -SmartMusic Warm-up File	Laura Vaughan	PDF	MSWord Finale S martMusic	Demo Video French Diction Hi-Speed Connection Dial-up Connection	Demo Video German Diction Hi-Speed Connection Dial-up Connection
"Recording With SmartMusic" Accompanying Materials for Above-Demonstration Videos	Laura Vaughan	PDF	MSWord	Hi-Speed Connection	Dial-up Connection
"Sequential Rhythm Reading With SmartMusic"	Laura Vaughan	PDF	MSWord
"Using SmartMusic and Finale in Teaching Sightreading" Accompanying Materials for Above - Finale Files - SmartMusic files	Laura Vaughan	PDF	MSWord	Finale Files: S ATB SR 1 SATB SR 2 SATB SR 3 SATB SR 4 Melodic SR 1 Melodic SR 2 Melodic SR 3 1A-3A Schools SATB SR 4A-5A Schools SATB SR	SmartMusic Files: Soprano SATB On-Screen Alto SATB SR 2 Tenor SATB SR 2 Bass SATB SR 2 Melodic SR 3 Sop. SATB SR 3 Sop. SATB SR 4
"Finale and Public Domain Melodies: Student or Instructor Created Arrangements"	Laura Vaughan	PDF	MSWord	"Oh When the Saints" FInale Files: Lead Sheet w/Rhythm Sect. w/SATB&DG

Miscellaneous Files
Midi, Finale, SmartMusic, Videos, etc.

Demo Video-"Using SmartMusic To Teach Rhythmic Precision #1"	Laura Vaughan	Hi-Speed Connection	Dial-up Connection
Demo Video-"Using SmartMusic To Teach Rhythmic Precision #2"	Laura Vaughan	Hi-Speed Connection	Dial-up Connection
Demo Video-"Using SmartMusic to Teach Pitch"	Laura Vaughan	Hi Speed Connection	Dial-up
Demo Video-"Using SmartMusic to Improve Pitch"	Laura Vaughan	Hi-Speed Connection	Dial-up