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