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Here in Indiana, children are required to take a standardized test called the ISTEP test (Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress). My principal at our elementary school asked me to write a song about this test, encouraging children to do prepare well and do their best. (I am the music teacher at our school).

So I whipped up this little ditty.

GB2, Synthogy Ivory, drum loops from Sonic Boom Box. MIDI controller is Yamaha P-120. MidiSport 2 x 2 USB midi interface.

Shure 5655D mic, Behringer MX 602A mixer (as mic preamp).

Also check out the New England version of this song, called "The NECAP Test Song."
http://www.macjams.com/song/55880
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Hits: 4640
Comments: 8
Fans: 1
Plays: 2623
Downloads: 301
Votes: 8
Uploaded: Aug 29, 2005 - 04:34:17 AM
Last Updated: Sep 26, 2009 - 11:05:42 PM Last Played: Nov 18, 2009 - 12:27:54 PM
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Hardware:
MIDI controller is Yamaha P-120. MidiSport 2 x 2 USB midi interface. eMac 1.25ghz 768mb ram.

Shure 5655D mic, Behringer MX 602A mixer (as mic preamp).
Software:
GB2, Synthogy Ivory, drum loops from Sonic Boom Box.
Comments
said 1546 days ago (August 29th, 2005)
LOL
I know how I would have reacted to this in 1970 - but I
wasn't a model student.
I like the sprightly feel, the melody. Your playing and singing
are very good, as is the recording.
Scorpjammer said 1546 days ago (August 29th, 2005)
Hey!
Great voice, John! More! More!
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thetiler said 1546 days ago (August 29th, 2005)
nice and sweet
Love your playing, nice idea for a tune!


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koolpaw said 1546 days ago (August 29th, 2005)
i wish
i wish we have had such musical teacher in the school :(
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perceptualvortex said 1546 days ago (August 29th, 2005)
Elementary
I think I can discern a subtle message in here! Nice little song, I hope it helps motivate those kids.
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diamondvalley said 1494 days ago (October 20th, 2005)
wish I could play like that
Nice piano work and recording. I think it's great when you can use a song to motivate.
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ThatGuy said 1340 days ago (March 22nd, 2006)
John, this may be VERY targeted
But YOU RULE
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John Stebbe said 1338 days ago (March 25th, 2006)
John, this may be VERY targeted
Thanks, TG. Didn't know you were on MJ.



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I am a public elementary school music teacher in Indianapolis. I also direct the children's choirs at our church. I love to play piano. I play solo piano jobs around town, and also lead a jazz trio (piano, bass, drums). I was born in 1959. ... [see more]

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