Essential elements for band : comprehensive band method. Conductor, Book 1
Tim Lautzenheiser (Author), Will Rapp (Consultant, Editor)
This exciting band method is based on a sequential-learning curriculum certain to bring success to you and your students. Essential Elements features the time-tested cornerstones of its predecessor, the popular Essential Elements for Band, plus an abundance of new material, all designed to develop a foundation for the positive growth of your band program. Essential Elements for Band offers beginning students sound pedagogy and engaging music, all carefully paced to successfully start young players on their musical journey. EE features both familiar songs and specially designed exercises, created and arranged for the classroom in a unison-learning environment, as well as instrument-specific exercises to focus each student on the unique characteristics of their own instrument. EE provides both teachers and students with a wealth of materials to develop total musicianship, even at the beginning stages. Music theory, history, conducting, and improvisation are integrated throughout the book in support of the National Standards for Arts Education. - Publisher
Musical Score, English, 2004
Hal Leonard, Milwaukee, WI, 2004