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3 | 1. Audio Software for Rehearsal and Recording: Row 13 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4 | 2. Instructional Aids for Classroom Instruction/Music Theory: Row 24 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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7 | 5. Instructional Aids for Music Preparation/Pre-made Learning Tracks: Row 51 - 56 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8 | 6. Instructional Aids for Classroom Instruction/Non-Music Tools: Row 60 - 69 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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11 | 1. Audio Software for Rehearsal and Recording | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12 | Title/Website | Description | Usage | Costs | Platform | Requirements | Product in action/Youtube info | ||||||||||||||||||||
13 | Real Time Rehearsal | David Newman has experimented with real-time, physically distanced rehearsals using wireless mics/headphones and an FM Transmitter sending sound to car speakers, and variations on that theme. His experiments and lists of required equipment are described. | LINK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
14 | CleanFeed.net | Live Audio in High Definition | Used for Podcasting, Interviews, and recording live audio, Can be used in conjuction with video conferencing software to provide better quality sound than what most video conferencing software offers. This could be good to get better level recordings in Zoom meetings or better quality audio recordings for virtual choirs or other mixing purposes. CleanFeed does not recommend that you use this for rehearsal as they cannot guarantee solutions for latency issues. | Free. $22/month for Pro Features (multitrack recording; clips player for audio indents, bumper music; extra microphones on local devices; higher bitrates; more editing features) | Windows, Mac, or Android. Iphone can be used to record from but cannot host a session. | Computer with Chrome Browser or android device with Chrome Browser, microphone (internal or external - quality of sound will vary based on what you use) | Getting started with CleanFeed | ||||||||||||||||||||
15 | Jamulus | Enables musicians to perform real-time jam sessions over the internet. | This is a way to get as close to actual live rehearsal while still not being in one location. You will still need a video conferencing app to see your ensemble but can then be used to replace the audio and lessen (or eliminate) the latency in performance. | Free | Windows, Mac, Linux | For usable results, you will need a high speed-wired connection to your computer. You should also have a good microphone running though an audio interface and a good set of headphones. | Jamulus Chamber Choir | ||||||||||||||||||||
16 | Soundjack | Soundjack is a realtime communication system providing any quality- and latency- relevant parameter to the user. | Another software option to provide low-latency rehearsal options. This runs on much of the same principles that Jamulus does with a slightly different interface. | Free (donation optional) | Windows, Mac, Linux | For usable results, you will need a high speed-wired connection to your computer. You should also have a good microphone running though an audio interface and a good set of headphones. | Soundjack Basics, Ian Howell demonstration of using SoundJack | ||||||||||||||||||||
17 | JackTrip | A System for High-Quality Audio Network Performance over the Internet | High quality audio option for ensembles to hear audio for rehearsal at low latency levels. This could work for large group, small group, and individual rehearsal environments | Free | Windows, Mac, Linux | For usable results, you will need a high speed-wired connection to your computer. You should also have a good microphone running though an audio interface and a good set of headphones. | JackTrip Basics | ||||||||||||||||||||
18 | LOLA | A low latency, high quality audio/video transmission system for network musical performances and interaction developed by Conservatorio di Musica "Giuseppe Tartini" from Trieste (Italy) in collaboration with GARR, the Italian Research and Academic Network. | High quality audio option for ensembles to hear audio for rehearsal at low latency levels. This could work for large group, small group, and individual rehearsal environments | Free to educational and non-profit organizations | LOLA suggested hardware | LOLA suggested hardware | LOLA Demo Video | ||||||||||||||||||||
19 | JamKazam | JamKazam is an innovative live music platform and social network, enabling musicians to play music together in real time from different locations over the internet as if they are sitting in the same room. | High quality audio option for ensembles to hear audio for rehearsal at low latency levels. This also adds a social media aspect to connect over Facebook and to join other jams. This could work well for sectionals or large group rehearsals | Free | Windows or Mac | Windows Requirements, Mac requirements can be found on the same page | JamKazam Demo | ||||||||||||||||||||
20 | NinJam | NINJAM is open source (GPL) software to allow people to make real music together via the Internet. Every participant can hear every other participant. Each user can also tweak their personal mix to his or her liking. NINJAM is cross-platform, with clients available for Mac OS X, Linux, and Windows. REAPER (our digital audio workstation software for Windows and OS X) also includes NINJAM support (ReaNINJAM plug-in). | A different take on latency by extending the latency out to normalize latency for all participants (have not tested this so I don’t know how it works yet). This mainly uses “loop-based” melodies. The latency is synced with how many counts the loop is, then people can connect their instrument with a variety of servers (anybody in the world jamming) and perform if they keep with the click track. This might be good for improvisation practice, but would be difficult for choral rehearsal. | Free (Works best with Reaper DAW, which has a 30 day trial, $60 discounted license, $225 institutional license), there is an option for a temporary license for Covid reflief | Windows, Mac, Linux | Preferred client REAPER, NinJam server installation instructions HERE | NinJam Server Setup | ||||||||||||||||||||
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22 | 2. Instructional Aids for Classroom Instruction/Music Theory | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
23 | Title/Website | Description | Usage | Costs | Platform | Requirements | Product in action/Youtube | ||||||||||||||||||||
24 | MusicFirst | MusicFirst Classroom is the only comprehensive learning management system (LMS) for K-12 music education. | This can serve as a one-stop shop for online instruction in any K-12 environment. Comes with PracticeFirst, a real-time feedback practice software that is similar to SmartMusic. Has built in curriculum or you can design your own, link to standards, and share through Google Classroom. Fully integrated gradebook that can export to major LMS systems in most school districts. | MusicFirst Price Sheet | Works in Chrome browser. Any device that can run Chrome. There is also a dedicated iPhone app. | Devices with Chrome browser, microphone (built-in or standalone), speakers or headphones, reliable internet connection, accounts for all your students. | YouTube Channel | ||||||||||||||||||||
25 | Breezin' Thru Theory | Comprehensive Music Theory and Composition software for grades 4-12. | This is a well paced delivery of music theory, from beginning concepts up to AP music theory prep. Students can work through activities at own pace. Lab Package is for use only at school, All other packages can be used by students on any device at any time. | Lab Package (when not 1 to 1): $450, Jr. Performer (Elem & MS), Chapters 1-7 (1 to 1): $6 per student, Full Performer, 24 chapters, (1 to 1): $10 per student, Full Performer, 24 chapters, (1 to 1): $10 per student | Works with most desktops and mobile devices that support HTML5 with audio, and have JavaScript enabled | Device with reliable internet connection | YouTube Channel | ||||||||||||||||||||
26 | uTheory | Online instructional resource for teaching music theory. Lessons are interactive and have a level of difficulty to prepare students for College level entrance exams in music theory. | This is another well conceived online option to teaching music theory. The developer is working to add integration with Google Classroom, Uses a point system to monitor students development and progress. Extensive teacher feedback tools to monitor student development. Very open with development and implementing teacher input for improvements to software. | Approx $10/student per year, Pricing guide, Take an additional $50 off for every 50 students on licenses purchased by Aug. 1st! | Fully cloud based, works on any device with a browser | Device with reliable internet connection | YouTube Channel | ||||||||||||||||||||
27 | musictheory.net | Online instructional resource for teaching music theory. A truly free resource that allows teachers to create their own exercises in music theory and ear training. | This is a great free resource that has good lessons to take you through most of the basic concepts in music theory. Students can work at their own pace or you can develop your own lessons and quizzes to pace your students. Example of a note naming unit using musictheory.net lessons and quizzes. | Free, $2.99 for iphone app | Works on any device with a chrome browser. There is a dedicated iphone app. | Device with reliable internet connection | Query on Youtube, Facebook page | ||||||||||||||||||||
28 | teoria.com | Online instructional resource for teaching music theory. A free resource that allows teachers to create their own exercises in music theory and ear training. For a membership fee, teachers can create classes, assign work, and monitor progress. | This website is very similar to musictheory.net but has a more robust set of exercises and lessons that can be used. The could work for higher level students. The UI is not as clean but offers a wider variety of exercises and covers more material. | Free to use online. Teacher cost $20/year. If a teacher wants to use the teacher functions, students need to become a member with a cost of $20/year, Special Pricing with groups of 5 or more students | Works in Chrome browser. Any device that can run Chrome. | Device with reliable internet connection | |||||||||||||||||||||
29 | musicca | Online exercises and learning tools in music theory, music notation, and ear training. Musicca makes learning easy and effective, and help you get better at music. | Nice, clean interface that has lessons and exercises that teach basic music theory concepts. Has interactive instrument apps to learn about piano, guitar, bass, drums. You can create an account to save and share your progress. Does not currently have rhythm lessons. | Free | Works on devices that support Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Microsoft Edge | Device with reliable internet connection | Musicca Facebook Page | ||||||||||||||||||||
30 | Theta Music Trainer | Theta Music Trainer is a complete system of online courses and games for ear training and music theory. Ideal for classrooms and studios, it will help students get up to speed quickly with key music skills. | This is software that can be used on a computer but is geared towards an app on your phone. Music Theory and ear training are taught through games that can be played. As students score higher, the difficulty increases. This covers many different areas and does have the ability to test in tune singing in the ear training exercises. Classes can be set up and assignments can be given through the teacher interface. | Limited access for free. Teacher only plan $49/year, Studio subscription (up to 50 users) $99/year, School subscription (up to 200 users) $199/year. | Works on devices that support Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Microsoft Edge. Also works on app for Android or iPhone | Device with reliable internet connection | Facebook Page, Twitter Page, YouTube Channel | ||||||||||||||||||||
31 | ToneSavvy | This site offers automated exercises on music theory and ear training. Teachers can select and assign exercises to students and manage their student progress through the website. | This has a good series of tests and has the abilty to have higher difficulty exercise for your most advanced students (i.e. perfirct pitch test, species counterpoint composition). The user interface is clean and easy to navigate | Up to 25 students: $19/month ($228/year), Up to 75 students: $39/month ($468/year), Up to 150 students: $59/month ($708/year), Up to 300 students: $99/month ($1188/year), Over 300 students: Contact us | Fully cloud based, works on any device with a browser | Device with reliable internet connection | Example of ToneSavvy in practice, tutorial video for students. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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35 | Finale | Produce the music of your imagination without compromise. No other music notation software offers Finale’s level of control, letting you decide both what and how you create. At every rehearsal, know that your score will sound great, your parts are ready, and you have clearly communicated your musical vision. | For those that compose music, make learning tracks, accompaniments, or teaching materials, Finale is the workhorse that has dominated the market since the early 1990's. The learning curve can be as long or as short as your needs. There are also a number of Finale options that have trimmed down functionality at lower price points. These can be researched HERE | Academic Version $349, Upgrade version $149, US college/university students $99 | Windows or Mac | Windows or Mac computer | YouTube Channel | ||||||||||||||||||||
36 | NoteFlight | Online compostion software that allows you to compose and share music. Noteflight has a premium version for individuals and composers and an educational version (Noteflight Learn) that allows you recording, performance, and assessment tools. | The education version of the software has many opportunities for application in the educational setting, from learning tracks, to realtime assessment (using Match My Sound technology found in My Choral Coach and Practice First. This will also serve as a great tool for students to learn theory concepts and work on theory tasks online instead of paper worksheets that would be much harder to turn in. Noteflight integrates with Google Classroom as well as other Learning Management Systems that use the Basic LTI standard, including: Canvas, Schoology, PowerSchool, Moodle, and Blackboard. Noteflight also integrates with the MusicFirst Online Classroom. For more information, please contact MusicFirst. | Annual subscription price is $69 for 10 users, and each additional user is only $2. This includes all composition features and access to the included Noteflight Learn Library of over 500 lessons and musical scores. SoundCheck assessment tool add $3 per user. Content Libraries of published scores may be added for $3 per user. | Cloud based, will work on any device | Device with reliable internet connection. Will need a Windows computer, a mac, or a chromebook to usitlize the recording and assessment features. | Youtube Channel | ||||||||||||||||||||
37 | MuseScore | Professional level composition software that is open source, free, and files can be exported to work through MusicXML, Midi, or the MuseScore file format (the preferred file format for all Match My Sound software applications (My Choral Coach and PracticeFirst). Large online sharing community that has over 1,000,000 score available to the public. | This is great for composition of learning tracks, background accompaniment, or composing your own music. As mentioned, it is the preferred format (.mcsz) works well in other learning tools that integrate Match My Sound software. You can also upload your music and share it with other colleagues or students. With a PRO account, you also have the ability to export your music to a YouTube file to have scrolling score playback. This can be another useful option for making learning tracks with music for students that can't print their music at home. MuseScore has Android and iPhone apps that will allow you to play your scores from your phone. Additionally, MuseScore is working openscore.cc to provide interactive online version of Public Domain sheet music, including classical work as well. | Free download. Pro Account $6/month, $29.99/year (subscription), $49.99/year one time purchase. Pro account features over standard. | Windows or Mac, Andorid or iPhone (playback only, export to pdf from phone for PRO account. | Comupter for composing/playback, phone for playback | YouTube Channel | ||||||||||||||||||||
38 | flat.io | Cloud based composition and notation software. Whether you're a beginner or a professional composer, our user-friendly music composition software gives you all the tools that you need to make your own sheet music. You can write, listen, share and discover music scores right in your web browser on any device. | Flat has an easy to use format and can make high quality scores for your uses. The big advantage of this software is the education model that is fully integrated with Google classroom and other LMS systems like Canvas and Schoology. Yo ucan create interactive assignments that students can complete and turn in online. Flat also has add-ons in Google Docs and Slides to add musical examples. A great way to add musical excerpts in documents or create exercises for students to complete and turn in. | Free (flat individual), $6.99/month, $49.99/year, $149 one-time lifetime; Flat for Education &75/year (up to 50 users, additional users at $1.50 per user | Cloud based, Will work on any computer or device Dedicated iPhone app and Android app (andoird app is a Beta). | Devide with reliable internet connection | YouTube Channel | ||||||||||||||||||||
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42 | SIght Reading Factory | Sight reading program for just about any instrument. Works with single students or ensembles | This software can be used in the classroom, on most devices (iPhone has a dedicated app), and can be a great tool for assessment and improving sight reading skills. You can choose pre-selected levels, levels by some state standards, or create your own levels. SRF has the ability to send assessments to students that they record and you provide feedback. | Teacher $34.99/year, Students $2/year (minimum 50 students) | Chrome Browser (Windows, Apple, Android), iPhone (dedicated app) | If used solely in classroom, you will only need a teacher account. If you wish to have student accounts, a viable email for the student and access to a compatible device will be needed. | SRF Demo | ||||||||||||||||||||
43 | MusicProdigy | Provides a software solution for music assessment. Can provide real-time assessment for multiple parts for vocalists. | This is an application that is similar to PracticeFirst (from MusicFirst), Smart Music, or My Choral Coach. This software package is more labor intensive in that you need to convert to musicXML and save the score in png files, then upload to MusicProdigy. It works well but has more steps to prepare music. | $329/year. Unlimited students | Windows, iOS, Android, Chrome | Devices with Chrome browser, microphone (built-in or standalone), speakers or headphones, reliable internet connection, accounts for all your students. | Music Prodigy in action | ||||||||||||||||||||
44 | SmartMusic | SmartMusic is an online teaching resource from the makers of Finale composition software | Students can practice and assess their performance through composed music. MakeMusic provides a large library of method and song titles you also have the ability to create your own accompaniments through composition software and export via MusicXML or compose within SmartMusic. | Teacher Subscription: $80 year, Academic Teacher (when buying more than one teacher or multiple classes): $40 year (3 teacher $40 and 25 student minimum $10), Performer Subscription: $40 year | Windows, iOS, Android, Chrome | Devices with Chrome browser, microphone (built-in or standalone), speakers or headphones, reliable internet connection, accounts for all your students. | YouTube Channel | ||||||||||||||||||||
45 | Harmony Helper | Phone application that allows you to upload music via pdf, MusicXML, or by taking a photo of your music. Harmony Helper finds your parts and creates a part track. It also comes with real time assessment so you can see your singing in real time and improve your singing and harmonizing skills. | This can be a great app for quickly making learning tracks, especially when you are not at a computer. You can hand music out to your students and they can make their own learning tracks. Scanning and pdf recognition are not perfect but are improving with developer uspates. Dveloper will be releasing the ability later this summer to have a teacher account where you can upload music for your students to access. | $4.99/month, $49.99/year, Contact for group rates | Android, iPhone | Compatible phone with data connection, suggested to use headphones with built in mic for best results | YouTube Channel | ||||||||||||||||||||
46 | My Choral Coach | American Choral Directors Association in collaboration with MatchMySound™ and GIA Publications has created a highly innovative and user friendly web app for the choral community that aids in choral rehearsing and part-learning: My Choral Coach. My Choral Coach is a simple guided practice and choral management system that will keep choirs engaged and reaching their goals during this time of physical distancing and isolation. | This software works like the software in PracticeFirst by MusicFirst. The audio algorithm is very good for assessment and provides excellent feedback to the singer. If your music in not available in the subscription, you will need to enter it via MusicXML file. The UI is easy to use, you can set goals for your singers and they can get more immediate and specific feedback than most live rehearsal environments. This version is currently only for community, church, and university choirs. A K-12 version is being developed through two MatchMySound partners: MusicFirst (PracticeFirst) and Noteflight (Noteflight Learn). Their basic music educator package of MatchMySound is available now through those partners. The specialized choral version that will include the features of My Choral Coach is planned to be released in time for the fall 2020 semester. | Option 1: Annual seat license fee paid by the organization or choir: $250 – 25 to 49 seats, $350 – 50 to 99 seats, $400 – 100 to 500 seats. Option 2: Annual seat license fee paid by choir members at $10 per seat license. | Any device that can run the chrome browser. Dedicated Andorid and iPhone apps coming in late June. | Device with reliable internet connection | Informational Video | ||||||||||||||||||||
47 | The Choral Window | The Choral Window is an online resource that engages, educates, and inspires directors to connect with each other and share innovative or learned choral and music literacy techniques that will energize and enhance your rehearsal environment. | This website offers video lessons in warmups, sight reading, ear training, music theory, and choral rehearsal techniques that you can integrate into lessons and/or have students use in their own vocal development. | Free, but you can donate to their cause | Any device with an internet browser | Device with reliable internet connection | Facebook Page | ||||||||||||||||||||
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51 | ChoralTracks | Website dedicated to professional learning track recordings sung by real people. A searchable database with over 15,000 pieces of music and the ability to request new pieces. Available as a single download for one title or a yearly fee for unlimited access. | If your singers don't like computer generated tracks, if you don't like inputting your own music into software to make tracks, then this is the place for you. These tracks are great audio quality and encomapss the tone, expression, dynamics, and ensemble shading from the beginning. Having singers with something close to your idea finished product will allow them to be more prepared than ever. Matthew Curtis if very rersponsive and provides a great service for those that want a turnkey solution to your learning track library. Turnaround time for new music is 4-6 weeks, so proper planning for the school year is important. | Single piece $49.99 approx (up to 50 singer access), Single singer access $12.99/month, Unlimited access for ensembles to full library and ability to add new repertoire, $995.00/year | Any device that can play mp3 audio files. Dedicated Android and iphone (in development) apps | Any device that can play mp3 audio files | Youtube Channel | ||||||||||||||||||||
52 | Choraline | Website with learning tracks. Most are in computer playback format with an instrument as the voice. Some are acutal singers. Webstie has many classical composers and major works. Pronunciation guides, Hard copy CD's and dedicated apps for Android and iPhone. All pieces are by purchase only. Company based in England. | This site offers lots of music for larger works. If you plan on a major work then this could be a large help. For those singers that don't like learning with just and instrument sound for their part they have actual singer part tracks for some of their works. The site is a little confusing to navigate as they have so many different options and versions of their tracks. They are affiliated with Cyberbass for those of you who have used their site before. | Range of $12-20 per work. | Any device that can play mp3 audio files. Dedicated Android and iPhone apps | Any device that can play audio files | Choraline App on YouTube | ||||||||||||||||||||
53 | CyberBass | Large respository of choral learning tracks from public domain music | Site similar to Choraline but all music is free and is a great resource. Files are easy to find and there is a plethora of options for download. | Free | Any device that can play mp3 audio files. | Any device that can play audio files | |||||||||||||||||||||
54 | PPR | PPR Part Study Recordings provide you with a proven tool to help vocalists not only study their part, but to increase their musical comprehension, demonstrate correct pronunciation, dynamics, phrasing and much more. | So, how do they work? Each CD features a complete choral production (what we call the "full mix") performed by professional choral singers. Then, separate tracks are provided for each voice part; Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass, etc. Each track 'highlights' a section of the choir, for example: on the Alto version, the Alto part is 'predominant', with the rest of the chorus in the background. This helps the vocalist easily identify their part, allowing them to better follow their music, and to hear how their part fits into the composition. | Average is $19.95 for each piece | Any device that can play mp3 audio files. CD's can also be purchased | Any device that can play audio files | YouTube Channel | ||||||||||||||||||||
55 | Rehearsal Aids | Rehearsal Aids makes at-home choral practicing easy by providing visual rehearsal tracks for singers who wish to learn and rehearse their music in preparation for rehearsals and concerts. | Rehearsal Aid music tracks go beyond sound-only practice tracks (such as MIDI or MP3). Our tracks display video of the score and lyrics dynamically on the screen with a marker scrolling showing the location of the playback. Each track emphasizes (plays louder) one voice while the rest of the voices and accompaniments are lower in volume, making it easy to focus on your part but still see where you are with the rest of the ensemble. | Up to four parts are included in the price, which is US$1.00/page, for up to 20 pages a song or a movement. Pages from 21 and on will be charged US$ 0.50/page. | Any device that can play mp3 audio files. CD's can also be purchased | Any device that can play audio files | |||||||||||||||||||||
56 | Choral Practice | This website offers high quality learning tracks with real singers to help your singers learn their parts. In addition, this has a web player that includes a mixer to highlight yoru part against others, or mute your part to sing against the rest of the ensemble. There are tempo and loop functions to assist you with practice. | This site differs from other learning track websites in that is has a scrolling music web player with integrated mixer, tempo, and loop functions. This can be very helpful for singers to practice tougher sections of music, especially if they have limited keyboard skills. There are dedicated Android and iPhone apps so your singers will have access on almost any device, | Approx $10/month (8.99 euro/month) gets unlimited access. Large free library of Public Domain works | Windows or Mac, Android and iPhone apps available (will not run from browser on iOS devices) | Windows or Mac, Android and iPhone apps available (will not run from browser on iOS devices) | YouTube Channel | ||||||||||||||||||||
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60 | Flipgrid | Flipgrid is 100% free for all educators, learners, and families. Engage and empower every voice in your classroom or at home by recording and sharing short, awesome videos...together! | This application can be sued for discussion, assessment, performance, and a myriad of other uses to help engage students in a format that they are familiar with. There is extensive help on the website and there are hours of videos on how Flipgrid can be integrated into music. Allows for integration into major education portals (Google Classroom, Schoology, etc.) Dedicated app for learners to engage on their phones. | Free | Windows or Mac, Android and iPhone apps available | Device with reliable internet connection | YouTube Channel, Flipgrid for choir search on youtube | ||||||||||||||||||||
61 | Edpuzzle | Choose a video, give it your magic touch and track your students' comprehension. Check if students are watching your videos, how many times they're watching each section, and if they're understanding the content. Introduce students to self-paced learning with interactive video lessons. It's easy to add your own voice narration and questions! Use videos from YouTube, Khan Academy, Crash Course and more. If you'd rather record and upload your own video, go for it! | This is a great way to make videos that you share with students more interactive. You choose a video from the available libraries (they make sure they are ok for most K-12 institutions) add questions or discussion topics in the video where you think would be the most impactful for student learning, then share the video and use their analytics to see which students are engaging with the material. | Free with limits on what you can store in your account. Pro Teacher monthly costs $9.50/month. School District adoption is a request for quote cost. Check with your admin/IT to see if you have Pro Teacher access. | Fully cloud based, works on any device with a browser | Device with reliable internet connection | YouTube Channel | ||||||||||||||||||||
62 | Nearpod | Website that allows you to create interactive presentations using a variety of multimedia to engage your students. A unique way to interact and engage your students. Fully inegrates with Google Classroom and Microsoft teams as well as other education plaforms. | There is a library of music lessons that are premade but it is limited in it's scope. These lessons would be good for some k-12 institutions. The strength of this program is in your ability to bring your own presentations, documents, videos, and create an interactive landscape that students can access together in class or study at their own pace. This could be really helpful if you are in mixed meeting environment (some face to face and some online). | Free to create account and make your own lessons (Silver Membership). Premade lessons for purchase ($4.99 avg price), Each tier provides more access to features. Gold membership $120/year, Platinum membership (unlimited access) $349/year. Pricing options for district adoption. | Works on any device | Device with reliable internet connection | YouTube Channel | ||||||||||||||||||||
63 | Plickers | Formative assessment application that allows students to give immediate feedback via answers in class (with scannable code cards) or by answering from their device. This is a great way to get immediate feedback on what students are engaging with in a lesson and what they still need assistance on. | This could be great for music fundamentals, ear training, or music history. If you have used programs like Kahoot! then you get the idea of how this app can work. You create the content and with the paid tier yo have the ability to collaborate and get higher levels of data feedback on how your students are progressing. | Free. Pro membership is $8.99/monthly, $5.99/month for the yearly subscription. | Dedicated app for students on Andoid and iPhone, Windows, Mac, and Chromebook compliant | Device with reliable internet connection | Plickers search on YouTube | ||||||||||||||||||||
64 | Poll Everywhere | Host interactive remote meetings, anywhere. Capture powerful feedback instantly during virtual meetings, classes, events, and more. Gather live audience feedback wherever you work and watch results fill the screen as participants respond in real time from their devices. | Another platform that you can use for attendance, formative assessment, and engaging your students in real-time from any device. Teachers set up the questions and interactive presentations, students interact during presentation, and teachers get real time feedback on learning. Could be useful for vocal coaching, performacne analysis, standard questions in music theory, music history, etc. | Intro Account Free, Present level is $120 year and adds more functionality, Engage Membership is $2/month, Teams is $84/month. See Plans & Pricing for more details | Works with PowerPoint and Google Slides for production (computer that can run these programs required). Students can interact with the Android or iPhone apps | Device with reliable internet connection | YouTube Channel | ||||||||||||||||||||
65 | Quizlet | Online flashcards website. This site allows you to seach for premade flashcards or create your own to test your knowledge on subjects. Quizlet card sets can be turned into tests and through mobile apps students can take their cards with them wherever they are to review and prepare. Teacher accounts allow you to monitor student progress. | This is a great website for building simple flashcard sets. This could be useful for music fundamentals, music theory,and music history. With the Teacher account you can add audio and video which could be used for ear training or dictation exercises and vocal warmups. | Free to create and share free flashcard sets. $35/year gives you teacher access which gives much greater functionality (create classes, track progress, use live testing feature) | Works with computers and mobile devices. Mobile devices have dedicated app for Android and iPhone | Device with reliable internet connection | Quizlet Facebook Page, Quizlet search on YouTube | ||||||||||||||||||||
66 | Kahoot! | Millions of teachers and students unleash the magic of learning with Kahoot!. Create your own kahoot in minutes or choose from 40+ million ready-to-play games. Engage students who aren’t in school with our distance learning features, play in class, and dive into game reports to assess learning. | You can use this app to play learning based games in the classroom or virtually. You can choose from premade sets or make your own. Most students and teachers are familiar with this program and it is a great way to have engaging formative assessment. With student paced challenges, you could develop summative assessments in music fundamentals, music theory, and even performance evaluations. Pay tiers allow for more advanced levels of questions and more ability to store and analyze data. | Free for basic functions, $39/year perf teacher for PRO access, $78/year for PREMIUM access, SPECIAL $78/year foer PREMIUM+ access. See PRICING for more details. | Works with computers and mobile devices. Mobile devices have dedicated app for Android and iPhone | Device with reliable internet connection | YouTube Channel | ||||||||||||||||||||
67 | Seesaw | Seesaw creates a powerful learning loop between students, teachers, and families. Students use built-in annotation tools to capture what they know in Seesaw’s digital portfolio. Teachers deeply understand student thinking and progress — enabling them to teach better. Families gain a window into their student’s learning and engage with school happenings | This app allows for a different approach to students demonstrating understanding and mastery. Students demonstrate learning through interactive portforlios that allow teachers to see student work. With Seesaw for schools, teachers can gather more data about how students are learning and link it to standards, collaborate with other teachers, and provide a richer learning experience for students and parents. | Free for basic functions, Seesaw Plus Pricing, Seesaw for schools pricing by quote | Works with computers and mobile devices. Mobile devices have dedicated app for Android, iPhone, Chrome WebStore, Amazon Kindle | Device with reliable internet connection | YouTube Channel | ||||||||||||||||||||
68 | Socrative | Immediate feedback is a vital part of the learning process. Socrative gives you just that for the classroom or office – an efficient way to monitor and evaluate learning that saves time for educators while delivering fun and engaging interactions for learners. | Similar app to Kahoot!, Poll Everywhere, and Quizlet. You create questions to use in class. You receive real time feedback about what students are learning. Pro version lets you have more students and run multiple activities at once, creating rooms. This could be good for sectional activities or for small group work on collaborative projects in music theory or composition. Lots of functionality for you to use. | Free Pro plan is $59/year, Pro for enterprise & higher ed is $99/year, Plans and Pricing | Works with computers and mobile devices. Mobile devices have dedicated app for Android, iPhone, Chrome WebStore | Device with reliable internet connection | YouTube Channel | ||||||||||||||||||||
69 | Quizizz | Free tools to teach and learn anything, on any device, in‑person or remotely. You can start with pre-made quizzes or create your own. Students can engage in a live game or engage at their own pace an on their own time. All items are automatically graded and you receive data that you can use to understand student learning and improve instruction. | This program is very similar to Kahoot! but the main difference is that you can allow students to go at their own pace (a function that Kahoot! is adding soon). This way you can use Quizizz for more summative assessments and larger unit tests. This could be a great way to have written exams at the end of thw quarter/semester. Integrates with Google Classroom to assign quizzes from your classroom page. | Free | Works with computers and mobile devices. Mobile devices have dedicated app for Android and iPhone | Device with reliable internet connection | Quizizz search on YouTube | ||||||||||||||||||||
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73 | Audacity | Audacity is an easy-to-use, multi-track audio editor and recorder for Windows, macOS, GNU/Linux and other operating systems. Developed by a group of volunteers as open source. | This is a standard audio editing workstation that most still use because it is free. this can be sued for part tracks, mixing audio from virtual choir recordings, and creating accompaniment tracks for rehearsals. | Free | Windows, Mac, Linux | Computer running Windows, Mac, or Linux operating systems. Does not require an internet connection. | Audacity Virtual Choir search in YouTube | ||||||||||||||||||||
74 | CakeWalk | Fully functional, robust Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). Comes free with access to the BandLap app. Band Lab is a waterned down DAW that you can use with students to collaborate via computer or mobile device. | Cakewalk is an excellent app that will work for all the usual needs but the companion BandLab app can provide you an unique opportunit for your students to engage with you in musuc production. Files work between the two apps. Students could record virtual choir recordings in BandLab and collaborate to sync them up as they share. The final file can then be sent to you to finish editing and prepare for video mixing or performance. | Free | Windows 7 of higher computer. BandLab apps for Android and iPhone | Computer running Windows 7 or higher for Cakewalk and a mobile device for the BandLab App. | BandLab FaceBook Page, Cakewalk Tutorials, BandLab Tutorials | ||||||||||||||||||||
75 | Soundtrap | This is a free software DAW that is focused on the collaborative element in education. Students are able to work together to create music in an environment where you as the teacher can guide them through the process. | This DAW can be used in much the same way that BandLab can be used but this has been geared towards education. Soundtrap integrates with all major LMS systems. This can be used as a way to develop small ensemble performances, virtual choirs, sectionals, and individual assessments in real time. user interace is very easy to manage and while not as robust as a higher level DAW, this can serve many environments without too much trouble. | 30 day free trial, $249/year for 50 seats (50 seat minimum, $4.98 for each additional seat. NOTE: this program comes in the LMS MusicFirst (additional cost) | Works on any device with a browser. | Device with reliable internet connection | YouTube Channel | ||||||||||||||||||||
76 | GarageBand | GarageBand is a fully equipped music creation studio right inside your Mac — with a complete sound library that includes instruments, presets for guitar and voice, and an incredible selection of session drummers and percussionists. With Touch Bar features for MacBook Pro and an intuitive, modern design, it’s easy to learn, play, record, create, and share your hits worldwide. Now you’re ready to make music like a pro. | If you have a Mac, this is built into your computer and is an extremely powerful DAW. Easy to use and configure, this is a must for someone wanting to get into audio editing for your choirs. | Free download from Apple, companion app for iPhone | Mac | Mac | PinkZebra Virutal Choir Template tutorial video on YouTube | ||||||||||||||||||||
77 | iMovie | With iMovie for iOS and macOS, you can enjoy your videos like never before. It’s easy to browse your clips and create Hollywood-style trailers and stunning 4K-resolution movies. You can even start editing on iPhone or iPad, then finish on your Mac. | Again, if you have a Mac and/or and iPhone, you have access to a powerful video editing tool that will help you create wonderful videos with your students of their performances. Students who have Apple devices may already have this access and can become huge assets in collaboration, making any project a community building experience as well as an educational and artistic endeavor. | Free download from Apple, companion app for iPhone | Mac | Mac | Search query on YouTube for iMovie virtual choir tutorials | ||||||||||||||||||||
78 | Adobe Creative Suite | Adobe provides a complete suite of software programs that can take care of all your Audio/Visual Needs. Details can be read HERE | If your institution can afford this, getting the bundle is the best option. It covers way more than just audio and video editing. | $19.99/month, billed annually | Windows, Mac | Windows or Mac computer | Adobe Virtual Choir query on YouTube | ||||||||||||||||||||
79 | WeVideo | Used by millions of students in every grade and subject area, WeVideo empowers every learner to discover their voice and make an impact in their world. Our platform promotes deeper learning while making it fun and easy for students to express their ideas with creativity and authenticity. | This is an option to make virtual choir videos or videos of performances for your choir. The user interface is easy to use and you can sync both your video and audio with easy to use tools. If you have a group of students that can work on videos for you this may be a cheaper option than buying other full fledged programs (and you don't have/support Apple products. | Free for 30 Days, $299/year (single classroom, up to 30 users), larger numbers are per user or by quote. Pricing Guide | Works in Chrome browser and there is dedicated iPhone and Android | Computer with Chrome browser or mobile device, all with reliable internet connection. | YouTube Channel | ||||||||||||||||||||
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