A conservatory-style approach to the various brass methods, utilizing Beeler's own teaching techniques.

Accent on Achievement is a revolutionary, best-selling band method that will excite and stimulate your students through full-color pages and the most complete collection of classics and world music in any band method. The comprehensive review cycle in books 1 & 2 will ensure that students remember what they learn and progress quickly. Also included are rhythm and rest exercises, chorales, scale exercises, and 11 full band arrangements among the first two books. Book 3 includes progressive technical, rhythmic studies and chorales in all 12 major and minor keys. Also included are lip slur exercises for increasing brass instrument range and flexibility. Accent on Achievement meets and exceeds the USA National Standards for music education, grades five through eight.

John Cacavas has cleverly arranged an assortment of folk tunes, holiday favorites and original melodies in a wide range of styles. Each collection features 22 well-crafted arrangements specifically chosen for each instrument.

The Suzuki Method(R) of Talent Education is based on Dr. Shinichi Suzuki's view that every child is born with ability, and that people are the product of their environment. According to Dr. Suzuki, a world-renowned violinist and teacher, the greatest joy an adult can know comes from developing a child's potential so he/she can express all that is harmonious and best in human beings. Students are taught using the "mother-tongue" approach. Titles: Minuet from Orfee et Eurydice (C. W. Gluck) * Theme from Sonata in B Major for Piano and Flute, ANH. 4 (L. van Beethoven) * Minuet, BWV Anh. II 115 (J. S. Bach) * March, BWV Anh. II 122 (J. S. Bach) * Minuet from Orchestra Suite in B Minor, BWV 1067 (J. S. Bach) * The Last Rose of Summer (Irish Air) * Theme from Melancholic Fantasy (M. A. Reichert) * Allegretto from Carnaval de Venice (P. A. Genin) * Minuet (G. P. Telemann) * Gavotte (J. S. Bach) * Polonaise (J. S. Bach) * On Wings of Song from Six Songs, Op. 34, No. 2 (F. Mendelssohn).

Yamaha Band Student will appeal to teachers looking for a well-paced lesson sequence that keeps students motivated to continue past the first critical year. It is affordably priced, attractively presented and meets the needs of today's students and educators. Each level includes numerous songs, duets, trios and four full-band arrangements right in the method itself---perfect for first-year concerts.

Una guia ilustrada que la muestra los conceptos basicos del fascinate mundo del saxofon alto! Los ejemplos se presentan en forma de diagramas y fotografias que se demuestran en el disco compacto de acompanamieto.

Expertly arranged B-Flat Clarinet Solo by Claude Debussy from the Kalmus Edition series. This is from the Impressionistic era.

Each arrangement is designed to appropriately fit the indicated levels; key signatures, note ranges, phrasing and articulations were carefully considered and clearly marked. The arrangements in this series are completely compatible with each other, and can be played together or as solos. The included CD contains both performance tracks and accompaniment tracks. Titles are: Hedwig's Theme (from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone) * Across the Stars (from Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones) * Duel of the Fates (from Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace) * Fawkes the Phoenix (from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets) * Gollum's Song (from The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers) * October Sky (from October Sky) * Soul Bossa Nova (from Austin Powers) * There You'll Be (from Pearl Harbor) * James Bond Theme (from Die Another Day) * In Dreams (from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring).

This book is part of an instrumental series arranged for flute, clarinet, alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, horn in F, and trombone. The arrangements are completely compatible with each other and can be played together or as solos. Each book contains a carefully edited part that is appropriate for the Level 2-3 player and a fully orchestrated accompaniment CD. Each song on the CD includes a DEMO track, which features a live instrumental performance, followed by the PLAY-ALONG track itself. Titles: Augie's Great Municipal Band * Duel of the Fates * Qui-Gon's Funeral * Star Wars (Main Title) * Across the Stars * The Imperial March * May the Force Be with You * The Meadow Picnic * Battle of the Heroes * Princess Leia's Theme * The Throne Room.