The first in a new series from Hal Leonard Europe. Ten great tracks with a play-along CD that lets instrumentalists play as part of a big band. Great for students, teachers and musicians of a variety of ability levels.

A comprehensive band method in 3 parts, by Bruce Pearson which combines a strong performance-centred approach with music theory, music history, ear training, listening, composition, improvisation and interdisciplinary and multicultural studies. With full colour drawings and colour-coding of important text the series helps to motivate and inform, across the full range of band instruments. Includes sections on individual, sectional and full band playing.

Written for B flat instruments.

This is a comprehensive band method in 3 parts, which combines a strong performance-centred approach with music theory, music history, ear training, listening, composition, improvisation and interdisciplinary and multicultural studies. With full colour drawings and colour-coding of important text the series helps to motivate and inform, across the full range of band instruments. This accompaniment book contains all the supporting material for book 2 of the series.

A fully comprehensive method that combines the traditional elements of book-based learning with the possibilities of DVD. Learn all the basic techniques, notes, theory and music-reading you need to get on the right track. Everything is covered, right from how to hold the instrument, up to full pieces and even improvisation!An enhanced CD is included, allowing you to hear each example before you play it, and providing accompaniments with full tempo-adjusting software for your PC.A DVD is also included with a host of features to make your learning experience easier and more comprehensive, including: Tempo-adjustment softwareSmartMusic Software for practice, recording and even on-screen assessmentNotation software for learning basic music writingA start-up video presentation to get you going with the basicsPlay-along tracks for every exerciseDuets and trios with printable parts for friendsMusic listening library with examples of the greatest orchestral music every written!

This book contains 6 big band styles recorded by Demo Morselli Big Band Orchestra for trumpet, trombone and alo sax. The included CD contains backing tracks.

Essential Elements is a fully comprehensive string method that combines the traditional elements of book-based learning with the possibilities of DVD. Learn all the basic techniques, notes, theory and music-reading you need to get on the right track with the Cello. Everything is covered, right from how to hold the instrument and its bow, up to full pieces and even improvisation! An enhanced, play-along CD is included, allowing you to hear each example before you play it, and providing accompaniments with full tempo-adjusting software for your PC. A DVD is also included with a host of features to make your learning experience easier and more comprehensive, including: Tempo-adjustment softwareSmartMusic Software for practice, recording and even on-screen assessmentNotation software for learning basic music writingA start-up video presentation to get you going with the basicsPlay-along tracks for every exerciseDuets and trios with printable parts for friendsMusic listening library with examples of the greatest orchestral music ever written!

A fully comprehensive method that combines the traditional elements of book-based learning with the possibilities of DVD. Learn all the basic techniques, notes, theory and music-reading you need to get on the right track. Everything is covered, right from how to hold the instrument, up to full pieces and even improvisation!An enhanced CD is included, allowing you to hear each example before you play it, and providing accompaniments with full tempo-adjusting software for your PC.A DVD is also included with a host of features to make your learning experience easier and more comprehensive, including: Tempo-adjustment softwareSmartMusic Software for practice, recording and even on-screen assessmentNotation software for learning basic music writingA start-up video presentation to get you going with the basicsPlay-along tracks for every exerciseDuets and trios with printable parts for friendsMusic listening library with examples of the greatest orchestral music every written!

A fully comprehensive method that combines the traditional elements of book-based learning with the possibilities of DVD. Learn all the basic techniques, notes, theory and music-reading you need to get on the right track. Everything is covered, right from how to hold the instrument, up to full pieces and even improvisation!An enhanced CD is included, allowing you to hear each example before you play it, and providing accompaniments with full tempo-adjusting software for your PC.A DVD is also included with a host of features to make your learning experience easier and more comprehensive, including: Tempo-adjustment softwareSmartMusic Software for practice, recording and even on-screen assessmentNotation software for learning basic music writingA start-up video presentation to get you going with the basicsPlay-along tracks for every exerciseDuets and trios with printable parts for friendsMusic listening library with examples of the greatest orchestral music every written! For B Flat Tuba.

First Trumpet part for a selection of recorded charts by Thad Jones.