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