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