Main Features of My Favourite Band

  • Use in beginner band.
  • Arrangements work in full band or in separate instrument families.
  • Perfect for woodwind class, brass class or percussion class.

Introduction Page

  • Posture, embouchure and general set up and care of the instrument are outlined on this page to get the students set up for a great start.

Rhythm pages

  • The rhtyhm pages can be referred to at any time that a new rhythm is introduced to the band. The score is clearly marked each a new rhythm is introduced and the conductor can quickly direct the students to the right excercise.
  • These exercises can be clapped or played on the instruments to work on tuning and developing a good balance within the band.
  • A second page of rhythms is found at the end of the book. This is a collection of the different rhythmic concepts that are introduced through the tunes used. This is useful to take the students away from the music and purely focus on rhythm.
  • Rhythmic layering exercises can also be created with combinations of these rhythms together.

Play-along tracks

  • Our play-along tracks feature a full live wind symphony playing so that the student can develop their aural awareness of this unique and exciting sound. Use our CD or download free mp3 tracks of the entire CD.

Harmony

  • Every tune is harmonised for full band. Listen to the play-along tracks.
  • Harmony makes these tunes rewarding to play for the students as well as perfect for concerts.
  • It also allows all instruments to begin learning within a comfortable range.
    (eg. flutes and oboe begin on C, Bb and A)
  • see features of each part for detailed information of each instrument.

General knowledge

  • A thorough list of all general knowledge introduced in this book is conveniently located within the back cover of each students books.

Scales

  • A page of useful scales is located at the back of every book.
  • These scales match popular beginning exam requirements for each instrument as well as providing a useful resource as the students progress.
  • The key signatures that are introduced in this book are conveniently numbered for rehearsal purposes. This allows the teacher to simply say ‘play scale number 1’ leaving no confusion with key signatures.

Christmas carols

  • Band arrangements and duets are placed at the end of the book to suit Australian school year.

Private lessons

  • The excercises and melodies contained in the B section of each page are perfect for use as an individual tutor book.