Beginner band method for young musicians
Beginning Concert Band Series
What Is This Series?
Beginning Concert Band Series is a structured, step-by-step introduction to playing in a concert band for new musicians. It focuses on building solid fundamentals, ensemble skills, and musical confidence through carefully graded material. The series supports both classroom band programs and individual study.
What’s included in the series?
Progressive lessons aligned with early band curricula
Carefully graded exercises for all concert band instruments
Full concert band arrangements suitable for first-year players
Rhythm, notation, and music reading development
Technical studies for tone, intonation, and articulation
Teacher-friendly pacing for group rehearsal settings
Playable concert pieces for performances and festivals
Reproducible or coordinated parts for each instrument section
Who is this series for?
This series is designed for elementary and middle school students in their first 1–3 years of band, typically ages 9–14. It works well for school concert band programs, beginning band classes, private lesson studios, and home learners studying flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, percussion, and other concert band instruments. Directors can use it to introduce ensemble skills, while students can use it independently to strengthen reading, rhythm, and performance confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much playing experience is needed to start this series?
The series is designed for complete beginners and early-stage players with up to a few years of experience.
Can this be used with a full mixed-instrument band?
Yes. The materials are written for standard concert band instrumentation and work in full ensemble settings.
Is this series suitable for private lessons as well as band class?
Yes. The structured progression and clear exercises make it ideal for private instruction, sectional rehearsals, and at-home practice.
What concert band instruments are covered?
The series supports flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba, and percussion, with parts coordinated across the band.
Does this series include performance-ready music?
Yes. It includes concert-ready pieces that can be used for school concerts, contests, and community performances.
What books are included in this series?
Where to get it
Available now on Amazon.