Written by Bruce Pearson and Ryan Nowlin, Tradition of Excellence is a flexible, performance-based band method blending classic and contemporary pedagogy, downloadable online audio examples, and cutting-edge interactive practice studio technology. It is a systematic and comprehensive music curriculum that is second-to-none.

FEATURES

• 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
• Comprehensive Standards-based curriculum
• Color coding connects new concepts with the music
• Rhythm introductions adaptable to any counting system
• 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.
• Revolutionary Interactive Practice Studios and Interactive Teacher Studio that offer intuitive virtual student and teacher environments
• State-of-the-art accompaniment recordings
• Instrument-specific downloadable audio files