Consider this AWESOME Musical tool to help you in band:

We are using this in school.  

It is a great practice tool which allows me to help you....even when you're at home practicing alone.  You are able to record your practice and send it to me!  You are also able to perform your tests, online, and submit them to me so that you don't have to take them in front of the band!!!

"Smart Music":

Making Practice Fun

Never practice alone. Get instant feedback.

SmartMusic is interactive music learning software that helps students practice music, get better faster, and make practicing more fun. With amazing accompaniments for more than 30,000 titles, challenging exercises, and the ability to interact online with your music teacher, SmartMusic is the future of music learning.

	Definitely better than  practicing by yourself Students play or sing their own part with accompaniment played by SmartMusic. With SmartMusic, you have an instant backup band right in your practice room.
	Get instant feedback When you play with SmartMusic, the software follows what you’re playing and shows you on the computer screen how well you’re doing. Correctly played notes turn green. Notes you miss turn red. It’s easy to figure out where you need more practice.
	Correct fingering If you need a reminder on how to play a note, click the note and SmartMusic will show you the correct fingering.
	Move at your own pace Start practicing slowly until you get the hang of it, and then increase the tempo. SmartMusic puts you in control. If you already submitted the assignment your teacher gave you, you can move ahead to new songs.
	Make a recording  of your performance Record yourself playing with or without your SmartMusic backup band as accompaniment. Be the star of your own CD to share with family or friends! Or send a recording to your teacher for review and grading. For more information go to: www.smartmusic.com