Comprehensive band method-Now the best-selling band method is even better! Book 1 for absolute beginners includes a start-up video and much much more all on CD-ROM.Features:Same great Essential Elements 2000 method!15-minute video/?super lesson? for learning the basicsPlay-along mp3* tracks for all 185 exercises (featuring a professional player on your instrument)Tempo Adjustment SoftwareDuets and TriosMusic Listening LibrarySmartMusic® Software for Exercises 1-100 (for use on PC/Mac) - practice record and email a performance with on-screen assessment

Comprehensive Band Method-The enhanced version of the world's leading instrumental method book Standard Of Excellence. This is a comprehensive band method in 3 parts which combines a strong performance-centred approach with music theory musichistory 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 fullrange of band instruments. Enhanced CD features include 2 CDs of audio accompaniment recordings for all band exercises Interactive iPAS software for Windows or Mac takes students through the entire book andprovides numeric performance scores. Tuner and Metronome included with iPAS.

Alto Clarinet-Introducing the first-ever curriculum for high school band! Essential Musicianship for Band is the perfect tool to assist your ensemble in developing the skills needed to read rehearse and perform band repertoirewith precision and artistry. Using proven methods for superior sound production and ensemble technique your students will transform printed notes into a meaningful musical experience. Fits easily into the traditional concert bandsetting. Masterwork Studies focuses on six landmark compositions for band (score/parts not included). Two CD-ROMs are included featuring: 1. Exemplary recordings of each work performed by some of theworld's finest ensembles 2. Practice ?loops? on the more difficult passages for each individual instrument including tempo adjustment software on-screen assessment and a built-in metronome3. Scale arpeggio and articulation studies in all keysAlso available in the Essential Musicianship curriculum: ? Ensemble Concepts (HL00960059 ? 00960077). Designed to helpensembles to acquire maximum performance skills while increasing overall musicianship. Every aspect of ensemble development is introduced individually in developmental order then combined for more advancedpractice.? Ensemble Concepts - Fundamental Level (HL00960110 ? 00960127)? Ensemble Concepts ? Intermediate Level (HL00960129 ? 00960146)