Habits of a Successful Intermediate Band Musician - Baritone Saxophone

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Habits of a Successful Intermediate Band Musician is a field-tested, vital, and—most important—musical collection of 172 sequenced exercises for the intermediate band student. Features include:_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Melodic contouring to shape phrases and develop expression._x000D_ A focus on range development and timing exercises with more rests._x000D_ Teacher tips for each exercise._x000D_ More work in Concert C, D-flat, and G._x000D_ More sequenced diatonic solfege that begins on the first day of instruction._x000D_ One-octave scale studies in twelve keys._x000D_ Sequential rhythm charts embedded in the book. These same rhythms are then presented with pitches for a seamless transfer to the music students are performing._x000D_ Slower pacing of scaffolded concepts._x000D_ An emphasis on rhythm vocabulary, aural literacy, and the components of playing (the “three buckets”)._x000D_ An introductory exercise for developing vibrato._x000D_ Expanded whole tone scales._x000D_ Left (L) and right (R) indicators for woodwinds, along with appropriate chromatic alternate fingering indicators._x000D_ Rhythm charts in simultaneous coordinating lines to promote part independence._x000D_ Guided questions to encourage student-centered instruction._x000D_ Rhythm vocabulary that progresses through dotted quarter–eighth, sixteenth-note denominations, cut time, and 6/8 time._x000D_ New supplemental exercises with an expanded rhythm curriculum._x000D_ Technique and skill-building exercises embedded within the method, which help to prepare students for future Habits exercises._x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_  _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Habits of a Successful Intermediate Band Musician is a must for middle school bands. This comprehensive series includes everything directors need to develop student skills, including technique-building exercises and scale studies in all major keys, and rhythm charts with coordinating melodic studies. It even introduces melodic contouring to assist students with developing musical expression. The teacher tips are perfect for directors looking for innovative ideas on how to approach teaching these concepts._x000D_ _x000D_ —Dr. Jennifer Compton Lambert_x000D_     Director of Bands, River Trail Middle School_x000D_     Johns Creek, Georgia_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Habits of a Successful Intermediate Band Musician is an excellent addition to any band program’s curriculum. The warm-ups, rhythm studies, and songs are meticulously sequenced to develop the individual skills of students. We have witnessed this firsthand as students have successfully prepared for all-district and all-region auditions._x000D_ _x000D_ —Gregory Denson_x000D_     Director of Bands, Cheek Middle School_x000D_     Aubrey, Texas_x000D_