Music Fun Books · School & District Adoption Center

Beginning Orchestra & Band Methods for School and District Adoption

Explore two elementary instrumental music methods designed for school programs. Review the curriculum and teaching resources, and learn how to recommend a series for adoption at your school or across your district.

Four smiling elementary students holding The Violin, Viola, Cello, and Bass Fun Books with their string instruments

Violin · Viola · Cello · Bass

School Orchestra Adoption

Grades K–5

The Violin Fun Book Series for Strings

Evaluate a coordinated beginning string method for your elementary orchestra program and explore resources to support a school or district adoption decision.

Explore Orchestra Adoption ↓ Download Orchestra Adoption Guide (PDF)

Five smiling elementary students holding The Beginning Band Fun Book for flute, clarinet, alto sax, trumpet, and trombone

Woodwinds · Brass · Percussion

School Band Adoption

Grades 2–5

The Beginning Band Fun Book for Elementary Students

Evaluate a coordinated beginning band method for elementary students and explore resources to support a school or district adoption decision.

Explore Band Adoption ↓ Download Band Adoption Guide (PDF)

For orchestra teachers, band directors, music supervisors & district curriculum decision-makers · Created by music educator Larry Newman