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Music First:a suite of cloud-based music
software tools for K12 education
www.musicfirst.com
How far have we come?
Many landmarks:• Tape• MIDI• Sampling• Sequencing• Audio• Effects• Mastering
A sixteen year old in 1980 couldn’t dream of what a sixteen year old has in 2014
It seems like everything needs to be:FastFun
SpontaneousEntertaining
CreativeAffordable
Provide access from anywhere
MusicFirst, part ofMusic Sales Group
world’s largest music publisher48 publishing companies
Schirmer, Chester, Novello500,000 music copyrights
30,000 titles in printmany educational titles
New digital education strategyCloud licensing
Access from anywhereAffordable – one price for school/districtGreat software tools – better than apps
Content & much more coming!!
Ideal for 1:1 inititiatives, or BYODEngage the students
The real“flipped” classroomChange the way you teach
168 hours a week
Music DeltaFocus on Sound
Soundation4EducationNoteflight
Inside MusicAuralia & Musition (3 versions)
Naxos Music LibraryO-Generator LTC & WMCharanga Music World
more tools soon – including GROOVY MUSIC
Music DeltaMusic Appreciation
Music TheoryMusic History
Classical/pop/rock/jazz/bluesRe-compose music
Primary School focusHighly interactive!
Encyclopedia of 130 Instruments500 musical terms explained
Go-to resource for all studentsInteractive and fun
Tests and record keepingSupports all music curriculum
Revolutionary online sequencerRecord audio & MIDI
Great loops libraryEffects/automation
Great virtual instruments
Online music notationEquivalent to Sibelius or Finale
Secure, sealed classroom environmentStudents share work easily
Print, play back & embed scores
Sequential lessons for compositionTrue tested curriculum
Accent on critique & reflectionIncludes Noteflight
21 great lessons
Best ear-training resource available41 topics
Cloud or regular softwareUnparalleled syllabus/courses
Practice or test modeGreat record keeping/assessment
Brother program to AuraliaFantastic drill & practice for music theory
34 topicsPractice & test modeGreat record-keeping
Huge streaming audio library1.3 million tracks/91,000 CDs
Classical, Jazz, World, Classic Rock, Nostalgia
Educational content includedHuge database of composers/performers
Pre-sequencer for rhythmic compositionUnique circle style design
Lessons built inGreat for “non-traditional” students
Export work into regular DAWs
African & Latin percussion instrumentsVideos and performance tutorials
Compose & performUnique design, like Learn to Compose
Export student work
Music Practice for beginnersAll major band instruments
Engaging practice backing tracksIntroductory Music Theory
Fun, game-like environmentStudents can record themselves
Coming next…..
Which of these is important to you?
1: Lesson plans2: Pool of teaching content & assets3: Digital sheet music/ method books4: Student digital portfolio5: Streaming audio/video6: Built-in grade book7: Tests/assessment for every student built in8: Software tools for creativity & learning9: For everyone – students & teachers K-1210: Sign in 24/7 to use it from anywhere11: Work on any device12: Secure classroom in cyberspace13: Custom look & feel for each school
Questions?
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