Primo Encores is a collection of folk songs classical themes rounds and original compositions arranged in such a way as to be extremely versatile in meeting the need of the beginning level string orchestra. Each instrument has the melody line as well as additional harmony lines. By using all the parts a string orchestra is achieved. With the addition of Piano any size string class can successfully perform these selections. Primo Encores is a collection of folk songs classical themes rounds and original compositions arranged in such a way as to be extremely versatile in meeting the need of the beginning level string orchestra. Eachinstrument has the melody line as well as additional harmony lines. By using all the parts a string orchestra is achieved. With the addition of Piano any size string class can successfully perform these selections.

An exciting innovative and revolutionary approach to teaching vibrato on violin viola cello and string bass in group or private instruction. The techniques and musical examples selected are designed to introduce develop refine or remediate the vibrato skills of string students. Available here is the Teacher’s Manual and Score.

Beginner level Piano solo by Jane Bastien. Beginner level Piano solo by Jane Bastien.

Easy level Piano solo by Jane Bastien. Easy level Piano solo by Jane Bastien.

Beginner level Piano solo by Jane Bastien. Beginner level Piano solo by Jane Bastien.

Intermediate level Piano solo by Jane Bastien. Intermediate level Piano solo by Jane Bastien.

Standard of Excellence-A curriculum for the instruction of beginning and intermediate jazz ensemble students for group or individual instruction. Inclues studies in rhythm and improvisation and compositions in rock swing and latin Jazz styles.

Comprehensive Band Method-This is a comprehensive band method in 3 parts by Bruce Pearson which combines a strong performance-centred approach with music theory music history ear training listening composition improvisation and interdisciplinary andmulticultural studies. With full colour drawings and colour-coding of important text the series helps to motivate and inform across the full range of band instruments. Includes sections on individual sectional and full bandplaying. This volume is Book 2 for Tuba.

Standard of Excellence-For individual or group tuition in jazz ensemble playing. Through introducing rhythms and modes for different jazz band styles students quickly acquire a vocabulary from which to build solos. The accompanying CD provides greatincentive to practise new skills.

Comprehensive Band Method-This is a comprehensive band method in 3 parts which combines a strong performance-centred approach with music theory music history ear training listening composition improvisation and interdisciplinary and multiculturalstudies. With full colour drawings and colour-coding of important text the series helps to motivate and inform across the full range of band instruments.

Comprehensive Band Method-This is a comprehensive band method in 3 parts which combines a strong performance-centred approach with music theory music history ear training listening composition improvisation and interdisciplinary and multicultural studies.

Comprehensive Band Method-This is a comprehensive band method in 3 parts which combines a strong performance-centred approach with music theory music history ear training listening composition improvisation and interdisciplinary and multiculturalstudies. With full colour drawings and colour-coding of important text the series helps to motivate and inform across the full range of band instruments.

Comprehensive Band Method-This is a comprehensive band method in 3 parts which combines a strong performance-centred approach with music theory music history ear training listening composition improvisation and interdisciplinary and multiculturalstudies. With full colour drawings and colour-coding of important text the series helps to motivate and inform across the full range of band instruments.

Advanced Jazz Ensemble Method-The comprehensive tutorial method for all Jazz ensemble instruments reaches the advanced level complete with a full CD of accompaniments. The Standard Of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method is designed to introduce and develop Jazz playing styles either individually or in group instruction. The method combines a strong performance-centred approach with music theory music history ear training and listening but always with the emphasis upon improvisation. The book is divided into three sections covering Swing Rock and Latin Jazz styles. Each section contains improvisation studies advanced improvisations and suggested solos that may be played with other members of the Jazzensemble or with the accompanying CD. Disciplines covered include scale modes articulation understanding Jazz chord harmony and much more. This method is ideal for school-based teaching allowing students to study the tunes and techniques individually before coming together to enjoy the excitement and energy of a full Jazz ensemble! The comprehensive tutorial method for all Jazz ensemble instruments reaches the advanced level complete with a full CD of accompaniments. The Standard Of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method is designed to introduce anddevelop Jazz playing styles either individually or in group instruction. The method combines a strong performance-centred approach with music theory music history ear training and listening but always with the emphasis uponimprovisation. The book is divided into three sections covering Swing Rock and Latin Jazz styles. Each section contains improvisation studies advanced improvisations and suggested solos that may be played with other membersof the Jazz ensemble or with the accompanying CD. Disciplines covered include scale modes articulation understanding Jazz chord harmony and much more. This method is ideal for school-based teaching allowing students tostudy the tunes and techniques individually before coming together to enjoy the excitement and energy of a full Jazz ensemble!

Advanced Jazz Ensemble Method-The comprehensive tutorial method for all Jazz ensemble instruments reaches the advanced level complete with a full CD of accompaniments. The Standard Of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method is designed to introduce and develop Jazz playing styles either individually or in group instruction. The method combines a strong performance-centred approach with music theory music history ear training and listening but always with the emphasis upon improvisation. The book is divided into three sections covering Swing Rock and Latin Jazz styles. Each section contains improvisation studies advanced improvisations and suggested solos that may be played with other members of the Jazzensemble or with the accompanying CD. Disciplines covered include scale modes articulation understanding Jazz chord harmony and much more. This method is ideal for school-based teaching allowing students to study the tunes and techniques individually before coming together to enjoy the excitement and energy of a full Jazz ensemble! The comprehensive tutorial method for all Jazz ensemble instruments reaches the advanced level complete with a full CD of accompaniments. The Standard Of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method is designed to introduce anddevelop Jazz playing styles either individually or in group instruction. The method combines a strong performance-centred approach with music theory music history ear training and listening but always with the emphasis uponimprovisation. The book is divided into three sections covering Swing Rock and Latin Jazz styles. Each section contains improvisation studies advanced improvisations and suggested solos that may be played with other membersof the Jazz ensemble or with the accompanying CD. Disciplines covered include scale modes articulation understanding Jazz chord harmony and much more. This method is ideal for school-based teaching allowing students tostudy the tunes and techniques individually before coming together to enjoy the excitement and energy of a full Jazz ensemble!

Bassoon/Trombone/Bar. BC-Sounds of the Season is a collection of fifteen songs from around the globe representing holiday musical traditions from Africa the British Isles Germany France the Middle East the West Indies and the United States. The versatile Multiple Option Scoring allows each arrangement to be performed solo as an ensemble piece of any size or instrumentation or as a full concert band work. All pieces correlate with SOE Comprehensive Band Method Books 1 and 2. With eight sacred and seven Secular titles Sounds of the Season is ideal for use in schools churches or Community settings. Sounds of the Season is a collection of fifteen songs from around the globe representing holiday musical traditions from Africa the British Isles Germany France the Middle East the West Indies and the United States. The versatile Multiple Option Scoring allows each arrangement to be performed solo as an ensemble piece of any size or instrumentation or as a full concert band work. All pieces correlate with SOE Comprehensive BandMethod Books 1 and 2. With eight sacred and seven Secular titles Sounds of the Season is ideal for use in schools churches or Community settings.

Intermediate Repertoire introduces the student to many factors of each style period: Baroque Classical Romantic and Contemporary. For each period there are descriptions of overall styles (dress art architecture) keyboardinstruments various compositions representative of each period and a list of composers. The music is a combination of master composer works and pieces written by the Bastiens in each style period.

Each book contains an assortment of graded reading material for systematic sight reading development.

Piano Music for Sight Reading and Short Study-The Sight Reading series is a valuable new addition to the Neil A. Kjos Piano Repertoire Library. As they say “You learn to sight read by doing it!” This series includes piano music of various textures and styles to be used to improve student sight reading as well as overall reading skills beginning at the elementary level. The series is useful as a supplement to any course of study and includes original music by Diane Hidy (Prep. to Level 2) and Snell editions of works (Levels 2 to 4) by composers of the 17th through early 20th centuries. The works are brief enough for students to quickly read during their practice. They are also useful as “short study” pieces that can bepracticed but only for a few days or at most a couple of weeks. The music is not intended for performance but rather to improve students’ ability to learn new music quickly and efficiently.

Piano Music for Sight Reading and Short Study-The Sight Reading series is a valuable new addition to the Neil A. Kjos Piano Repertoire Library. As they say “You learn to sight read by doing it!” This series includes piano music of various textures and styles to be used to improve student sight reading as well as overall reading skills beginning at the elementary level. The series is useful as a supplement to any course of study and includes original music by Diane Hidy (Prep. to Level 2) and Snell editions of works (Levels 2 to 4) by composers of the 17th through early 20th centuries. The works are brief enough for students to quickly read during their practice. They are also useful as “short study” pieces that can bepracticed but only for a few days or at most a couple of weeks. The music is not intended for performance but rather to improve students’ ability to learn new music quickly and efficiently.