This text covers every possible style appropriate to an intermediate book for woodwinds. It includes music from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Twentieth Century eras while representing more than a dozen countries. Original compositions are included to strengthen young artist skills in developing both facility and tone. The musical collection provides a diverse selection of quality repertoire each presenting composer information, nationality, and music terminology. Includes: challenging and rewarding music in a range that explores both the high and low register - musical exercises to teach phrasing - long tone exercises - articulation patterns - variety of tempos, dynamics, time and key signatures - fun, quality music that motivates practicing and performance. / Basson