Interesting percussion colors highlight this lively and fun-to-play samba that fits the skills of first and second year players just right.

Strong melodic themes and colorful percussion are featured in this dramatic selection that successfully captures the flavor and moods of Spain. It's sure to add lots of excitement to any program!

This celebrated Ukrainian carol ("Carol of the Bells") has been a favorite for generations! All of its excitement and vitality is expertly presented in Jeff Taylor's colorful and imaginative arrangement.

Spotlighting the percussion section, this dramatic piece is expertly scored by one of today's best writers for young bands.

A unique way to feature a drum set soloist with the modern concert band. This Jay Chattaway original will be a program favorite!

This dynamic piece starts with a marcato, strongly rhythmic character with lots of fine percussion writing. The contrasting middle section features tuneful themes with several meter changes for added interest.

Tradition of Excellence is a flexible performance-centered band method that seamlessly blends classic and contemporary pedagogy, instrument-specific DVD's, and the cutting-edge interactive practice studio technology. Bruce Pearson and Ryan Nowlin present a systematic comprehensive musicianship curriculum that is second-to-none. Time-tested approaches * Three unique starting systems * Differentiated instruction and learning allowing you to customize your teaching * Pedagogically sound two-page lessons * sounds-before-symbol rhythm introduction * Scales, technical studies, chop builders, warm-ups, rhythm studies, and sight-reading * Solos, duets, rounds, band pieces, and ensembles, including three built-in concert programs Today's trends * comprehensive Standards-based curriculum * Color coding connects new concepts with the music * Rhythm introductions adaptable to any counting system * Nine-page Oboe starting system * Expanded Horn book with F and B fingerings * All-in-one Percussion book * Repertoire from across time and around the world * Built-in written and performance assessment * Theory, composition, ear training, improvisation, orchestration, conducting, and history in every student book * Historical and interdisciplinary worksheets and teaching guides * Ready-to-use lesson plans * Multiple -option ensemble scoring * Comprehensive, easy-to-use Conductor Score * Score Companion: Teaching Band with Excellence: a Comprehensive Curricular, Pedagogical, and Administrative Resource-an indispensable aid to the teacher. Tomorrow's Technology * Revolutionary Interactive Practice Studios and Interactive Teacher Studio that offer intuitive virtual student and teacher environments * State-of-the-art accompaniment recordings * Instrument-specific DVDs containing video lessons, accompaniments, and importable audio files * Downloadable lesson plans, worksheets, and editable forms * Interactive whiteboard-ready * Subscription-based SmartMusic support.

Tradition of Excellence is a flexible performance-centered band method that seamlessly blends classic and contemporary pedagogy, instrument-specific DVD's, and the cutting-edge interactive practice studio technology. Bruce Pearson and Ryan Nowlin present a systematic comprehensive musicianship curriculum that is second-to-none. Time-tested approaches * Three unique starting systems * Differentiated instruction and learning allowing you to customize your teaching * Pedagogically sound two-page lessons * sounds-before-symbol rhythm introduction * Scales, technical studies, chop builders, warm-ups, rhythm studies, and sight-reading * Solos, duets, rounds, band pieces, and ensembles, including three built-in concert programs Today's trends * comprehensive Standards-based curriculum * Color coding connects new concepts with the music * Rhythm introductions adaptable to any counting system * Nine-page Oboe starting system * Expanded Horn book with F and B fingerings * All-in-one Percussion book * Repertoire from across time and around the world * Built-in written and performance assessment * Theory, composition, ear training, improvisation, orchestration, conducting, and history in every student book * Historical and interdisciplinary worksheets and teaching guides * Ready-to-use lesson plans * Multiple -option ensemble scoring * Comprehensive, easy-to-use Conductor Score * Score Companion: Teaching Band with Excellence: a Comprehensive Curricular, Pedagogical, and Administrative Resource-an indispensable aid to the teacher. Tomorrow's Technology * Revolutionary Interactive Practice Studios and Interactive Teacher Studio that offer intuitive virtual student and teacher environments * State-of-the-art accompaniment recordings * Instrument-specific DVDs containing video lessons, accompaniments, and importable audio files * Downloadable lesson plans, worksheets, and editable forms * Interactive whiteboard-ready * Subscription-based SmartMusic support.

Tradition of Excellence is a flexible performance-centered band method that seamlessly blends classic and contemporary pedagogy, instrument-specific DVD's, and the cutting-edge interactive practice studio technology. Bruce Pearson and Ryan Nowlin present a systematic comprehensive musicianship curriculum that is second-to-none.   Time-tested approaches Three unique starting systems Differentiated instruction and learning allowing you to customize your teaching Pedagogically sound two-page lessons sounds-before-symbol rhythm introduction Scales, technical studies, chop builders, warm-ups, rhythm studies, and sight-reading Solos, duets, rounds, band pieces, and ensembles, including three built-in concert programs     Today's trends comprehensive Standards-based curriculum Color coding connects new concepts with the music Rhythm introductions adaptable to any counting system Nine-page Oboe starting system Expanded Horn book with F and B fingerings All-in-one Percussion book Repertoire from across time and around the world Built-in written and performance assessment Theory, composition, ear training, improvisation, orchestration, conducting, and history in every student book Historical and interdisciplinary worksheets and teaching guides Ready-to-use lesson plans Multiple -option ensemble scoring Comprehensive, easy-to-use Conductor Score Score Companion: Teaching Band with Excellence: a Comprehensive Curricular, Pedagogical, and Administrative Resource-an indispensable aid to the teacher. Tomorrow's Technology Revolutionary Interactive Practice Studios and Interactive Teacher Studio that offer intuitive virtual student and teacher environments State-of-the-art accompaniment recordings Instrument-specific DVDs containing video lessons, accompaniments, and importable audio files Downloadable lesson plans, worksheets, and editable forms Interactive whiteboard-ready Subscription-based SmartMusic support.

Tradition of Excellence is a flexible performance-centered band method that seamlessly blends classic and contemporary pedagogy, instrument-specific DVD's, and the cutting-edge interactive practice studio technology. Bruce Pearson and Ryan Nowlin present a systematic comprehensive musicianship curriculum that is second-to-none.   Time-tested approaches Three unique starting systems Differentiated instruction and learning allowing you to customize your teaching Pedagogically sound two-page lessons sounds-before-symbol rhythm introduction Scales, technical studies, chop builders, warm-ups, rhythm studies, and sight-reading Solos, duets, rounds, band pieces, and ensembles, including three built-in concert programs     Today's trends comprehensive Standards-based curriculum Color coding connects new concepts with the music Rhythm introductions adaptable to any counting system Nine-page Oboe starting system Expanded Horn book with F and B fingerings All-in-one Percussion book Repertoire from across time and around the world Built-in written and performance assessment Theory, composition, ear training, improvisation, orchestration, conducting, and history in every student book Historical and interdisciplinary worksheets and teaching guides Ready-to-use lesson plans Multiple -option ensemble scoring Comprehensive, easy-to-use Conductor Score Score Companion: Teaching Band with Excellence: a Comprehensive Curricular, Pedagogical, and Administrative Resource-an indispensable aid to the teacher. Tomorrow's Technology Revolutionary Interactive Practice Studios and Interactive Teacher Studio that offer intuitive virtual student and teacher environments State-of-the-art accompaniment recordings Instrument-specific DVDs containing video lessons, accompaniments, and importable audio files Downloadable lesson plans, worksheets, and editable forms Interactive whiteboard-ready Subscription-based SmartMusic support.

Tradition of Excellence is a flexible performance-centered band method that seamlessly blends classic and contemporary pedagogy, instrument-specific DVD's, and the cutting-edge interactive practice studio technology. Bruce Pearson and Ryan Nowlin present a systematic comprehensive musicianship curriculum that is second-to-none.   Time-tested approaches Three unique starting systems Differentiated instruction and learning allowing you to customize your teaching Pedagogically sound two-page lessons sounds-before-symbol rhythm introduction Scales, technical studies, chop builders, warm-ups, rhythm studies, and sight-reading Solos, duets, rounds, band pieces, and ensembles, including three built-in concert programs     Today's trends comprehensive Standards-based curriculum Color coding connects new concepts with the music Rhythm introductions adaptable to any counting system Nine-page Oboe starting system Expanded Horn book with F and B fingerings All-in-one Percussion book Repertoire from across time and around the world Built-in written and performance assessment Theory, composition, ear training, improvisation, orchestration, conducting, and history in every student book Historical and interdisciplinary worksheets and teaching guides Ready-to-use lesson plans Multiple -option ensemble scoring Comprehensive, easy-to-use Conductor Score Score Companion: Teaching Band with Excellence: a Comprehensive Curricular, Pedagogical, and Administrative Resource-an indispensable aid to the teacher. Tomorrow's Technology Revolutionary Interactive Practice Studios and Interactive Teacher Studio that offer intuitive virtual student and teacher environments State-of-the-art accompaniment recordings Instrument-specific DVDs containing video lessons, accompaniments, and importable audio files Downloadable lesson plans, worksheets, and editable forms Interactive whiteboard-ready Subscription-based SmartMusic support.

Tradition of Excellence is a flexible performance-centered band method that seamlessly blends classic and contemporary pedagogy, instrument-specific DVD's, and the cutting-edge interactive practice studio technology. Bruce Pearson and Ryan Nowlin present a systematic comprehensive musicianship curriculum that is second-to-none.   Time-tested approaches Three unique starting systems Differentiated instruction and learning allowing you to customize your teaching Pedagogically sound two-page lessons sounds-before-symbol rhythm introduction Scales, technical studies, chop builders, warm-ups, rhythm studies, and sight-reading Solos, duets, rounds, band pieces, and ensembles, including three built-in concert programs     Today's trends comprehensive Standards-based curriculum Color coding connects new concepts with the music Rhythm introductions adaptable to any counting system Nine-page Oboe starting system Expanded Horn book with F and B fingerings All-in-one Percussion book Repertoire from across time and around the world Built-in written and performance assessment Theory, composition, ear training, improvisation, orchestration, conducting, and history in every student book Historical and interdisciplinary worksheets and teaching guides Ready-to-use lesson plans Multiple -option ensemble scoring Comprehensive, easy-to-use Conductor Score Score Companion: Teaching Band with Excellence: a Comprehensive Curricular, Pedagogical, and Administrative Resource-an indispensable aid to the teacher. Tomorrow's Technology Revolutionary Interactive Practice Studios and Interactive Teacher Studio that offer intuitive virtual student and teacher environments State-of-the-art accompaniment recordings Instrument-specific DVDs containing video lessons, accompaniments, and importable audio files Downloadable lesson plans, worksheets, and editable forms Interactive whiteboard-ready Subscription-based SmartMusic support.

Tradition of Excellence is a flexible performance-centered band method that seamlessly blends classic and contemporary pedagogy, instrument-specific DVD's, and the cutting-edge interactive practice studio technology. Bruce Pearson and Ryan Nowlin present a systematic comprehensive musicianship curriculum that is second-to-none.   Time-tested approaches Three unique starting systems Differentiated instruction and learning allowing you to customize your teaching Pedagogically sound two-page lessons sounds-before-symbol rhythm introduction Scales, technical studies, chop builders, warm-ups, rhythm studies, and sight-reading Solos, duets, rounds, band pieces, and ensembles, including three built-in concert programs     Today's trends comprehensive Standards-based curriculum Color coding connects new concepts with the music Rhythm introductions adaptable to any counting system Nine-page Oboe starting system Expanded Horn book with F and B fingerings All-in-one Percussion book Repertoire from across time and around the world Built-in written and performance assessment Theory, composition, ear training, improvisation, orchestration, conducting, and history in every student book Historical and interdisciplinary worksheets and teaching guides Ready-to-use lesson plans Multiple -option ensemble scoring Comprehensive, easy-to-use Conductor Score Score Companion: Teaching Band with Excellence: a Comprehensive Curricular, Pedagogical, and Administrative Resource-an indispensable aid to the teacher. Tomorrow's Technology Revolutionary Interactive Practice Studios and Interactive Teacher Studio that offer intuitive virtual student and teacher environments State-of-the-art accompaniment recordings Instrument-specific DVDs containing video lessons, accompaniments, and importable audio files Downloadable lesson plans, worksheets, and editable forms Interactive whiteboard-ready Subscription-based SmartMusic support.

Tradition of Excellence is a flexible performance-centered band method that seamlessly blends classic and contemporary pedagogy, instrument-specific DVD's, and the cutting-edge interactive practice studio technology. Bruce Pearson and Ryan Nowlin present a systematic comprehensive musicianship curriculum that is second-to-none.   Time-tested approaches Three unique starting systems Differentiated instruction and learning allowing you to customize your teaching Pedagogically sound two-page lessons sounds-before-symbol rhythm introduction Scales, technical studies, chop builders, warm-ups, rhythm studies, and sight-reading Solos, duets, rounds, band pieces, and ensembles, including three built-in concert programs     Today's trends comprehensive Standards-based curriculum Color coding connects new concepts with the music Rhythm introductions adaptable to any counting system Nine-page Oboe starting system Expanded Horn book with F and B fingerings All-in-one Percussion book Repertoire from across time and around the world Built-in written and performance assessment Theory, composition, ear training, improvisation, orchestration, conducting, and history in every student book Historical and interdisciplinary worksheets and teaching guides Ready-to-use lesson plans Multiple -option ensemble scoring Comprehensive, easy-to-use Conductor Score Score Companion: Teaching Band with Excellence: a Comprehensive Curricular, Pedagogical, and Administrative Resource-an indispensable aid to the teacher. Tomorrow's Technology Revolutionary Interactive Practice Studios and Interactive Teacher Studio that offer intuitive virtual student and teacher environments State-of-the-art accompaniment recordings Instrument-specific DVDs containing video lessons, accompaniments, and importable audio files Downloadable lesson plans, worksheets, and editable forms Interactive whiteboard-ready Subscription-based SmartMusic support.

Tradition of Excellence is a flexible performance-centered band method that seamlessly blends classic and contemporary pedagogy, instrument-specific DVD's, and the cutting-edge interactive practice studio technology. Bruce Pearson and Ryan Nowlin present a systematic comprehensive musicianship curriculum that is second-to-none.   Time-tested approaches Three unique starting systems Differentiated instruction and learning allowing you to customize your teaching Pedagogically sound two-page lessons sounds-before-symbol rhythm introduction Scales, technical studies, chop builders, warm-ups, rhythm studies, and sight-reading Solos, duets, rounds, band pieces, and ensembles, including three built-in concert programs     Today's trends comprehensive Standards-based curriculum Color coding connects new concepts with the music Rhythm introductions adaptable to any counting system Nine-page Oboe starting system Expanded Horn book with F and B fingerings All-in-one Percussion book Repertoire from across time and around the world Built-in written and performance assessment Theory, composition, ear training, improvisation, orchestration, conducting, and history in every student book Historical and interdisciplinary worksheets and teaching guides Ready-to-use lesson plans Multiple -option ensemble scoring Comprehensive, easy-to-use Conductor Score Score Companion: Teaching Band with Excellence: a Comprehensive Curricular, Pedagogical, and Administrative Resource-an indispensable aid to the teacher. Tomorrow's Technology Revolutionary Interactive Practice Studios and Interactive Teacher Studio that offer intuitive virtual student and teacher environments State-of-the-art accompaniment recordings Instrument-specific DVDs containing video lessons, accompaniments, and importable audio files Downloadable lesson plans, worksheets, and editable forms Interactive whiteboard-ready Subscription-based SmartMusic support.

Tradition of Excellence is a flexible performance-centered band method that seamlessly blends classic and contemporary pedagogy, instrument-specific DVD's, and the cutting-edge interactive practice studio technology. Bruce Pearson and Ryan Nowlin present a systematic comprehensive musicianship curriculum that is second-to-none. Time-tested approaches * Three unique starting systems * Differentiated instruction and learning allowing you to customize your teaching * Pedagogically sound two-page lessons * sounds-before-symbol rhythm introduction * Scales, technical studies, chop builders, warm-ups, rhythm studies, and sight-reading * Solos, duets, rounds, band pieces, and ensembles, including three built-in concert programs Today's trends * comprehensive Standards-based curriculum * Color coding connects new concepts with the music * Rhythm introductions adaptable to any counting system * Nine-page Oboe starting system * Expanded Horn book with F and B fingerings * All-in-one Percussion book * Repertoire from across time and around the world * Built-in written and performance assessment * Theory, composition, ear training, improvisation, orchestration, conducting, and history in every student book * Historical and interdisciplinary worksheets and teaching guides * Ready-to-use lesson plans * Multiple -option ensemble scoring * Comprehensive, easy-to-use Conductor Score * Score Companion: Teaching Band with Excellence: a Comprehensive Curricular, Pedagogical, and Administrative Resource-an indispensable aid to the teacher. Tomorrow's Technology * Revolutionary Interactive Practice Studios and Interactive Teacher Studio that offer intuitive virtual student and teacher environments * State-of-the-art accompaniment recordings * Instrument-specific DVDs containing video lessons, accompaniments, and importable audio files * Downloadable lesson plans, worksheets, and editable forms * Interactive whiteboard-ready * Subscription-based SmartMusic support.

Tradition of Excellence is a flexible performance-centered band method that seamlessly blends classic and contemporary pedagogy, instrument-specific DVD's, and the cutting-edge interactive practice studio technology. Bruce Pearson and Ryan Nowlin present a systematic comprehensive musicianship curriculum that is second-to-none.   Time-tested approaches Three unique starting systems Differentiated instruction and learning allowing you to customize your teaching Pedagogically sound two-page lessons sounds-before-symbol rhythm introduction Scales, technical studies, chop builders, warm-ups, rhythm studies, and sight-reading Solos, duets, rounds, band pieces, and ensembles, including three built-in concert programs     Today's trends comprehensive Standards-based curriculum Color coding connects new concepts with the music Rhythm introductions adaptable to any counting system Nine-page Oboe starting system Expanded Horn book with F and B fingerings All-in-one Percussion book Repertoire from across time and around the world Built-in written and performance assessment Theory, composition, ear training, improvisation, orchestration, conducting, and history in every student book Historical and interdisciplinary worksheets and teaching guides Ready-to-use lesson plans Multiple -option ensemble scoring Comprehensive, easy-to-use Conductor Score Score Companion: Teaching Band with Excellence: a Comprehensive Curricular, Pedagogical, and Administrative Resource-an indispensable aid to the teacher. Tomorrow's Technology Revolutionary Interactive Practice Studios and Interactive Teacher Studio that offer intuitive virtual student and teacher environments State-of-the-art accompaniment recordings Instrument-specific DVDs containing video lessons, accompaniments, and importable audio files Downloadable lesson plans, worksheets, and editable forms Interactive whiteboard-ready Subscription-based SmartMusic support.

Tradition of Excellence is a flexible performance-centered band method that seamlessly blends classic and contemporary pedagogy, instrument-specific DVD's, and the cutting-edge interactive practice studio technology. Bruce Pearson and Ryan Nowlin present a systematic comprehensive musicianship curriculum that is second-to-none.   Time-tested approaches Three unique starting systems Differentiated instruction and learning allowing you to customize your teaching Pedagogically sound two-page lessons sounds-before-symbol rhythm introduction Scales, technical studies, chop builders, warm-ups, rhythm studies, and sight-reading Solos, duets, rounds, band pieces, and ensembles, including three built-in concert programs     Today's trends comprehensive Standards-based curriculum Color coding connects new concepts with the music Rhythm introductions adaptable to any counting system Nine-page Oboe starting system Expanded Horn book with F and B fingerings All-in-one Percussion book Repertoire from across time and around the world Built-in written and performance assessment Theory, composition, ear training, improvisation, orchestration, conducting, and history in every student book Historical and interdisciplinary worksheets and teaching guides Ready-to-use lesson plans Multiple -option ensemble scoring Comprehensive, easy-to-use Conductor Score Score Companion: Teaching Band with Excellence: a Comprehensive Curricular, Pedagogical, and Administrative Resource-an indispensable aid to the teacher. Tomorrow's Technology Revolutionary Interactive Practice Studios and Interactive Teacher Studio that offer intuitive virtual student and teacher environments State-of-the-art accompaniment recordings Instrument-specific DVDs containing video lessons, accompaniments, and importable audio files Downloadable lesson plans, worksheets, and editable forms Interactive whiteboard-ready Subscription-based SmartMusic support.

Tradition of Excellence is a flexible performance-centered band method that seamlessly blends classic and contemporary pedagogy, instrument-specific DVD's, and the cutting-edge interactive practice studio technology. Bruce Pearson and Ryan Nowlin present a systematic comprehensive musicianship curriculum that is second-to-none. Time-tested approaches * Three unique starting systems * Differentiated instruction and learning allowing you to customize your teaching * Pedagogically sound two-page lessons * sounds-before-symbol rhythm introduction * Scales, technical studies, chop builders, warm-ups, rhythm studies, and sight-reading * Solos, duets, rounds, band pieces, and ensembles, including three built-in concert programs Today's trends * comprehensive Standards-based curriculum * Color coding connects new concepts with the music * Rhythm introductions adaptable to any counting system * Nine-page Oboe starting system * Expanded Horn book with F and B fingerings * All-in-one Percussion book * Repertoire from across time and around the world * Built-in written and performance assessment * Theory, composition, ear training, improvisation, orchestration, conducting, and history in every student book * Historical and interdisciplinary worksheets and teaching guides * Ready-to-use lesson plans * Multiple -option ensemble scoring * Comprehensive, easy-to-use Conductor Score * Score Companion: Teaching Band with Excellence: a Comprehensive Curricular, Pedagogical, and Administrative Resource-an indispensable aid to the teacher. Tomorrow's Technology * Revolutionary Interactive Practice Studios and Interactive Teacher Studio that offer intuitive virtual student and teacher environments * State-of-the-art accompaniment recordings * Instrument-specific DVDs containing video lessons, accompaniments, and importable audio files * Downloadable lesson plans, worksheets, and editable forms * Interactive whiteboard-ready * Subscription-based SmartMusic support.

Tradition of Excellence is a flexible performance-centered band method that seamlessly blends classic and contemporary pedagogy, instrument-specific DVD's, and the cutting-edge interactive practice studio technology. Bruce Pearson and Ryan Nowlin present a systematic comprehensive musicianship curriculum that is second-to-none. Time-tested approaches * Three unique starting systems * Differentiated instruction and learning allowing you to customize your teaching * Pedagogically sound two-page lessons * sounds-before-symbol rhythm introduction * Scales, technical studies, chop builders, warm-ups, rhythm studies, and sight-reading * Solos, duets, rounds, band pieces, and ensembles, including three built-in concert programs Today's trends * comprehensive Standards-based curriculum * Color coding connects new concepts with the music * Rhythm introductions adaptable to any counting system * Nine-page Oboe starting system * Expanded Horn book with F and B fingerings * All-in-one Percussion book * Repertoire from across time and around the world * Built-in written and performance assessment * Theory, composition, ear training, improvisation, orchestration, conducting, and history in every student book * Historical and interdisciplinary worksheets and teaching guides * Ready-to-use lesson plans * Multiple -option ensemble scoring * Comprehensive, easy-to-use Conductor Score * Score Companion: Teaching Band with Excellence: a Comprehensive Curricular, Pedagogical, and Administrative Resource-an indispensable aid to the teacher. Tomorrow's Technology * Revolutionary Interactive Practice Studios and Interactive Teacher Studio that offer intuitive virtual student and teacher environments * State-of-the-art accompaniment recordings * Instrument-specific DVDs containing video lessons, accompaniments, and importable audio files * Downloadable lesson plans, worksheets, and editable forms * Interactive whiteboard-ready * Subscription-based SmartMusic support.

Tradition of Excellence is a flexible performance-centered band method that seamlessly blends classic and contemporary pedagogy, instrument-specific DVD's, and the cutting-edge interactive practice studio technology. Bruce Pearson and Ryan Nowlin present a systematic comprehensive musicianship curriculum that is second-to-none.   Time-tested approaches Three unique starting systems Differentiated instruction and learning allowing you to customize your teaching Pedagogically sound two-page lessons sounds-before-symbol rhythm introduction Scales, technical studies, chop builders, warm-ups, rhythm studies, and sight-reading Solos, duets, rounds, band pieces, and ensembles, including three built-in concert programs     Today's trends comprehensive Standards-based curriculum Color coding connects new concepts with the music Rhythm introductions adaptable to any counting system Nine-page Oboe starting system Expanded Horn book with F and B fingerings All-in-one Percussion book Repertoire from across time and around the world Built-in written and performance assessment Theory, composition, ear training, improvisation, orchestration, conducting, and history in every student book Historical and interdisciplinary worksheets and teaching guides Ready-to-use lesson plans Multiple -option ensemble scoring Comprehensive, easy-to-use Conductor Score Score Companion: Teaching Band with Excellence: a Comprehensive Curricular, Pedagogical, and Administrative Resource-an indispensable aid to the teacher. Tomorrow's Technology Revolutionary Interactive Practice Studios and Interactive Teacher Studio that offer intuitive virtual student and teacher environments State-of-the-art accompaniment recordings Instrument-specific DVDs containing video lessons, accompaniments, and importable audio files Downloadable lesson plans, worksheets, and editable forms Interactive whiteboard-ready Subscription-based SmartMusic support.

Tradition of Excellence is a flexible performance-centered band method that seamlessly blends classic and contemporary pedagogy, instrument-specific DVD's, and the cutting-edge interactive practice studio technology. Bruce Pearson and Ryan Nowlin present a systematic comprehensive musicianship curriculum that is second-to-none. Time-tested approaches * Three unique starting systems * Differentiated instruction and learning allowing you to customize your teaching * Pedagogically sound two-page lessons * sounds-before-symbol rhythm introduction * Scales, technical studies, chop builders, warm-ups, rhythm studies, and sight-reading * Solos, duets, rounds, band pieces, and ensembles, including three built-in concert programs Today's trends * comprehensive Standards-based curriculum * Color coding connects new concepts with the music * Rhythm introductions adaptable to any counting system * Nine-page Oboe starting system * Expanded Horn book with F and B fingerings * All-in-one Percussion book * Repertoire from across time and around the world * Built-in written and performance assessment * Theory, composition, ear training, improvisation, orchestration, conducting, and history in every student book * Historical and interdisciplinary worksheets and teaching guides * Ready-to-use lesson plans * Multiple -option ensemble scoring * Comprehensive, easy-to-use Conductor Score * Score Companion: Teaching Band with Excellence: a Comprehensive Curricular, Pedagogical, and Administrative Resource-an indispensable aid to the teacher. Tomorrow's Technology * Revolutionary Interactive Practice Studios and Interactive Teacher Studio that offer intuitive virtual student and teacher environments * State-of-the-art accompaniment recordings * Instrument-specific DVDs containing video lessons, accompaniments, and importable audio files * Downloadable lesson plans, worksheets, and editable forms * Interactive whiteboard-ready * Subscription-based SmartMusic support.

Tradition of Excellence is a flexible performance-centered band method that seamlessly blends classic and contemporary pedagogy, instrument-specific DVD's, and the cutting-edge interactive practice studio technology. Bruce Pearson and Ryan Nowlin present a systematic comprehensive musicianship curriculum that is second-to-none. Time-tested approaches * Three unique starting systems * Differentiated instruction and learning allowing you to customize your teaching * Pedagogically sound two-page lessons * sounds-before-symbol rhythm introduction * Scales, technical studies, chop builders, warm-ups, rhythm studies, and sight-reading * Solos, duets, rounds, band pieces, and ensembles, including three built-in concert programs Today's trends * comprehensive Standards-based curriculum * Color coding connects new concepts with the music * Rhythm introductions adaptable to any counting system * Nine-page Oboe starting system * Expanded Horn book with F and B fingerings * All-in-one Percussion book * Repertoire from across time and around the world * Built-in written and performance assessment * Theory, composition, ear training, improvisation, orchestration, conducting, and history in every student book * Historical and interdisciplinary worksheets and teaching guides * Ready-to-use lesson plans * Multiple -option ensemble scoring * Comprehensive, easy-to-use Conductor Score * Score Companion: Teaching Band with Excellence: a Comprehensive Curricular, Pedagogical, and Administrative Resource-an indispensable aid to the teacher. Tomorrow's Technology * Revolutionary Interactive Practice Studios and Interactive Teacher Studio that offer intuitive virtual student and teacher environments * State-of-the-art accompaniment recordings * Instrument-specific DVDs containing video lessons, accompaniments, and importable audio files * Downloadable lesson plans, worksheets, and editable forms * Interactive whiteboard-ready * Subscription-based SmartMusic support.

Tradition of Excellence is a flexible performance-centered band method that seamlessly blends classic and contemporary pedagogy, instrument-specific DVD's, and the cutting-edge interactive practice studio technology. Bruce Pearson and Ryan Nowlin present a systematic comprehensive musicianship curriculum that is second-to-none. Time-tested approaches * Three unique starting systems * Differentiated instruction and learning allowing you to customize your teaching * Pedagogically sound two-page lessons * sounds-before-symbol rhythm introduction * Scales, technical studies, chop builders, warm-ups, rhythm studies, and sight-reading * Solos, duets, rounds, band pieces, and ensembles, including three built-in concert programs Today's trends * comprehensive Standards-based curriculum * Color coding connects new concepts with the music * Rhythm introductions adaptable to any counting system * Nine-page Oboe starting system * Expanded Horn book with F and B fingerings * All-in-one Percussion book * Repertoire from across time and around the world * Built-in written and performance assessment * Theory, composition, ear training, improvisation, orchestration, conducting, and history in every student book * Historical and interdisciplinary worksheets and teaching guides * Ready-to-use lesson plans * Multiple -option ensemble scoring * Comprehensive, easy-to-use Conductor Score * Score Companion: Teaching Band with Excellence: a Comprehensive Curricular, Pedagogical, and Administrative Resource-an indispensable aid to the teacher. Tomorrow's Technology * Revolutionary Interactive Practice Studios and Interactive Teacher Studio that offer intuitive virtual student and teacher environments * State-of-the-art accompaniment recordings * Instrument-specific DVDs containing video lessons, accompaniments, and importable audio files * Downloadable lesson plans, worksheets, and editable forms * Interactive whiteboard-ready * Subscription-based SmartMusic support.