Description

Sound Innovations for Concert Band, Book 1 stands out as a meticulously crafted method book tailored for novice band students. Developed with insights from a multitude of educators, it boasts a clear and organized layout alongside a thoughtfully sequenced skill progression. Each exercise is designed with specific objectives, reinforcing new concepts while offering diverse musical styles and performance opportunities. Notably, the absence of note names within the note heads accelerates the development of musical literacy, with concert D as the starting pitch to facilitate easier ranges and fingerings. The book is divided into six concise levels, complete with benchmarks and assessment indicators to assist both students and teachers in tracking progress.

Included with every book is complimentary access to SI Online, a comprehensive platform that provides supplemental worksheets, practice tracks, alternate tunes, and instructional videos tailored to specific instruments, all without requiring a login. The platform allows users to adjust accompaniment tracks for varying tempos and loop challenging sections. Additionally, the provided PDFs encompass music theory, history, scale exercises, and rhythm pages, serving as valuable resources for both classroom and home reinforcement. This extensive support system guides students from their initial notes to their final solo, while offering educators the flexibility to customize instruction according to the unique dynamics of their ensemble.

Book 1 is also available for free through MakeMusic Cloud, an interactive tool that enhances student engagement and simplifies assessment. For those with a paid subscription, students can enjoy SI Extras, which includes exercises accompanied by immersive soundtracks from popular superhero films such as Wonder Woman, Batman, Superman, and Black Adam, enriching the learning experience.