CHECK IT OUT was written for my 6 grade beginning band to use as an instructional aide to assist my students as they were learning the first notes as well as eighth note rhythms in their band method book. The title was chosen because the words “Check it out” corresponded with the rhythm of the first three notes of the melody.

CHECK IT OUT is

CHECK IT OUT was written for my 6 grade beginning band to use as an instructional aide to assist my students as they were learning the first notes as well as eighth note rhythms in their band method book. The title was chosen because the words “Check it out” corresponded with the rhythm of the first three notes of the melody.

CHECK IT OUT is dedicated to the Madison County Central School 6 Grade Band, 2011-2012.