Intermediate Focused, with a Western Music Primer
The Standard of Excellence Comprehensive Band Method, Book 3 is the third installment in the series, offering a detailed approach that’s specialized for more intermediate performing. Developed by band guru Bruce Pearson, Book 3 not only raises the intensity, but it also serves as a fantastic introduction to Western music history! Covering musical time periods like the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and the 20th century, it provides the necessary skills and techniques to enhance students’ playing in each area while exploring a comprehensive history of the craft. Sweetwater Academy of Music & Technology instructors are big fans of Book 3, as it reinforces major and minor key signatures, scale-related technique development, advanced rhythms and time signatures, and trill/extended range fingering charts, in addition to providing 12 full band arrangements.
Kjos Standard of Excellence Comprehensive Band Method Book 3 Features:
- Provides a performance-oriented approach for an immersive band learning experience
- Developed by band guru Bruce Pearson
- Intermediate-level focus on major/minor keys, scale technique development, advanced rhythm/time signatures, and trilling
- 12 included full band arrangements from different musical eras
- Comprehensive history of Western music from the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th century time periods
- Superior choice for band directors and educators nationwide!
- Available in a wide range of instrument types for use by any performer
