Books published by publisher Kjos Music Company

This Primer series for young beginners (ages-5-6) begins with pre-staff notation, and proceeds to reading on the grand staff. The combination of original, folk, and seasonal songs, and full-color artwork makes learning a treat. Students who complete both Primers A & B are ready for study in Level 1 of Bastien Piano Basics.Primer A is for beginners ages 5-6; traditional middle C approach begins with pre-staff notation; grand staff is introduced on page 28

One-Minute Theory for the Choral Classroom teaches the essentials of music theory without cutting into valuable rehearsal time. The curriculum, structured as a collection of one-minute lessons, is designed to target issues of music literacy specific to the choral classroom. The series provides simple and convenient assessment through the use of the Test Bank. The Student Edition provides self-explanatory lessons, but can also be used as a great jumping-off point for teaching theory in the context of performance.Doubles as a textbook and a workbook. Students are presented with information that is then reinforced through exercises on the same page. Quiz reviews are included for each Unit, as well as a thorough review for the Final Exam.

Performance level of the ensemble. From as little as five minutes a day to forty-five minutes a day, this book offers the flexibility and options to fit any particular band situation for year two throughout high school. It also provides the director with the resources to meet each student on his or her own level while challenging them to reach the next level.Foundations For Superior Performance includes:Warm-Ups articulation exercises, long tones, and progressive brass lip slurs and woodwind exercises to be played simultaneously.Chorales and Tuning Exercises interval tuning, chord tuning, and chorales in the eight main concert band keys.Technique major and minor scales, mini-scales, scale patterns, scales in thirds, interval studies, and triad and chord studies in all 12 keysPlus one octave scales and arpeggios, full range scales, chromatic scales, major arpeggios and inversions, and advanced fingering charts.Percussion Book Practical exercises for mallets, snare drum, auxiliary percussion, and timpani. 96 pages. By using Foundations For Superior Performance, the following areas can be improved: Sound (tone production).Articulation (styles and concepts).Greater flexibility, agility, and endurance.Increased range.Individual and ensemble listening skillsTechnique in all twelve major and minor keys.Basic understanding of music theory.

Performance level of the ensemble. From as little as five minutes a day to forty-five minutes a day, this book offers the flexibility and options to fit any particular band situation for year two throughout high school. It also provides the director with the resources to meet each student on his or her own level while challenging them to reach the next level.Foundations For Superior Performance includes:Warm-Ups articulation exercises, long tones, and progressive brass lip slurs and woodwind exercises to be played simultaneously.Chorales and Tuning Exercises interval tuning, chord tuning, and chorales in the eight main concert band keys.Technique major and minor scales, mini-scales, scale patterns, scales in thirds, interval studies, and triad and chord studies in all 12 keysPlus one octave scales and arpeggios, full range scales, chromatic scales, major arpeggios and inversions, and advanced fingering charts.Percussion Book Practical exercises for mallets, snare drum, auxiliary percussion, and timpani. 96 pages. By using Foundations For Superior Performance, the following areas can be improved: Sound (tone production).Articulation (styles and concepts).Greater flexibility, agility, and endurance.Increased range.Individual and ensemble listening skillsTechnique in all twelve major and minor keys.Basic understanding of music theory.

Performance level of the ensemble. From as little as five minutes a day to forty-five minutes a day, this book offers the flexibility and options to fit any particular band situation for year two throughout high school. It also provides the director with the resources to meet each student on his or her own level while challenging them to reach the next level.Foundations For Superior Performance includes:Warm-Ups articulation exercises, long tones, and progressive brass lip slurs and woodwind exercises to be played simultaneously.Chorales and Tuning Exercises interval tuning, chord tuning, and chorales in the eight main concert band keys.Technique major and minor scales, mini-scales, scale patterns, scales in thirds, interval studies, and triad and chord studies in all 12 keysPlus one octave scales and arpeggios, full range scales, chromatic scales, major arpeggios and inversions, and advanced fingering charts.Percussion Book Practical exercises for mallets, snare drum, auxiliary percussion, and timpani. 96 pages. By using Foundations For Superior Performance, the following areas can be improved: Sound (tone production).Articulation (styles and concepts).Greater flexibility, agility, and endurance.Increased range.Individual and ensemble listening skillsTechnique in all twelve major and minor keys.Basic understanding of music theory.

Performance level of the ensemble. From as little as five minutes a day to forty-five minutes a day, this book offers the flexibility and options to fit any particular band situation for year two throughout high school. It also provides the director with the resources to meet each student on his or her own level while challenging them to reach the next level.Foundations For Superior Performance includes:Warm-Ups articulation exercises, long tones, and progressive brass lip slurs and woodwind exercises to be played simultaneously.Chorales and Tuning Exercises interval tuning, chord tuning, and chorales in the eight main concert band keys.Technique major and minor scales, mini-scales, scale patterns, scales in thirds, interval studies, and triad and chord studies in all 12 keysPlus one octave scales and arpeggios, full range scales, chromatic scales, major arpeggios and inversions, and advanced fingering charts.Percussion Book Practical exercises for mallets, snare drum, auxiliary percussion, and timpani. 96 pages. By using Foundations For Superior Performance, the following areas can be improved: Sound (tone production).Articulation (styles and concepts).Greater flexibility, agility, and endurance.Increased range.Individual and ensemble listening skillsTechnique in all twelve major and minor keys.Basic understanding of music theory.

Foundations for Superior Performance French Horn. This method book helps to organize the daily rehearsal and improve the overall performance level of the ensemble. From as little as five minutes a day to forty-five minutes a day, this book offers the flexibility and options to fit any particular band situation for year two throughout high school. It also provides the director with the resources to meet each student on his or her own level while challenging them to reach the next level. Foundations For Superior Performance includes: Warm-Ups - articulation exercises, long tones, and progressive brass lip slurs and woodwind exercises to be played simultaneously. Chorales and Tuning Exercises - interval tuning, chord tuning, and chorales in the eight main concert band keys. Technique - major and minor scales, mini-scales, scale patterns, scales in thirds, interval studies, and triad and chord studies in all 12 keys Plus - one octave scales and arpeggios, full range scales, chromatic scale

Bastien Theory Boosters will launch your students to new heights of theory success. Each activity book focuses on a single theory concept using puzzles, mazes, games, riddles, and more to fuel your students' natural love of learning. These make the perfect companion to any method when introducing and reviewing these topics: Lines and Spaces Note Speller

Performance level of the ensemble. From as little as five minutes a day to forty-five minutes a day, this book offers the flexibility and options to fit any particular band situation for year two throughout high school. It also provides the director with the resources to meet each student on his or her own level while challenging them to reach the next level.Foundations For Superior Performance includes:Warm-Ups articulation exercises, long tones, and progressive brass lip slurs and woodwind exercises to be played simultaneously.Chorales and Tuning Exercises interval tuning, chord tuning, and chorales in the eight main concert band keys.Technique major and minor scales, mini-scales, scale patterns, scales in thirds, interval studies, and triad and chord studies in all 12 keysPlus one octave scales and arpeggios, full range scales, chromatic scales, major arpeggios and inversions, and advanced fingering charts.Percussion Book Practical exercises for mallets, snare drum, auxiliary percussion, and timpani. 96 pages. By using Foundations For Superior Performance, the following areas can be improved: Sound (tone production).Articulation (styles and concepts).Greater flexibility, agility, and endurance.Increased range.Individual and ensemble listening skillsTechnique in all twelve major and minor keys.Basic understanding of music theory.

Performance level of the ensemble. From as little as five minutes a day to forty-five minutes a day, this book offers the flexibility and options to fit any particular band situation for year two throughout high school. It also provides the director with the resources to meet each student on his or her own level while challenging them to reach the next level.Foundations For Superior Performance includes:Warm-Ups articulation exercises, long tones, and progressive brass lip slurs and woodwind exercises to be played simultaneously.Chorales and Tuning Exercises interval tuning, chord tuning, and chorales in the eight main concert band keys.Technique major and minor scales, mini-scales, scale patterns, scales in thirds, interval studies, and triad and chord studies in all 12 keysPlus one octave scales and arpeggios, full range scales, chromatic scales, major arpeggios and inversions, and advanced fingering charts.Percussion Book Practical exercises for mallets, snare drum, auxiliary percussion, and timpani. 96 pages. By using Foundations For Superior Performance, the following areas can be improved: Sound (tone production).Articulation (styles and concepts).Greater flexibility, agility, and endurance.Increased range.Individual and ensemble listening skillsTechnique in all twelve major and minor keys.Basic understanding of music theory.