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Written by Bruce Pearson and Ryan Nowlin, Tradition of Excellence is a flexible, performance-based band method blending classic and contemporary pedagogy, downloadable online audio examples, and cutting-edge interactive practice studio technology. It is a systematic and comprehensive music curriculum that is second-to-none.
KJOS Tradition Of Excellence Book 1 for Percussion
KJOS Tradition Of Excellence Book 1 for Percussion

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  • Three unique starting systems
  • Differentiated instruction and learning allowing you to customize your teaching
  • Pedagogically sound two-page lessons
  • Sounds-before-symbol rhythm introduction
  • Scales, technical studies, chop builders, warm-ups, rhythm studies, and sight-reading
  • Solos, duets, rounds, band pieces, and ensembles, including three built-in concert programs
  • Comprehensive Standards-based curriculum
  • Color coding connects new concepts with the music
  • Rhythm introductions adaptable to any counting system
  • Repertoire from across time and around the world
  • Built-in written and performance assessment
  • Theory, composition, ear training, improvisation, orchestration, conducting, and history in every student book
  • Historical and interdisciplinary worksheets and teaching guides
  • Ready-to-use lesson plans
  • Multiple-option ensemble scoring
  • Comprehensive, easy-to-use Conductor Score
  • Score Companion: Teaching Band with Excellence: a Comprehensive Curricular, Pedagogical, and Administrative Resource-an indispensable aid to the teacher.
  • Revolutionary Interactive Practice Studios and Interactive Teacher Studio that offer intuitive virtual student and teacher environments
  • State-of-the-art accompaniment recordings
  • Instrument-specific downloadable audio files