Sound in its pedagogy and written by leading orchestra composers and educators, this orchestra method integrates important pieces from the orchestra repertoire that are both familiar and fun to play. Throughout the book, students will experience music from composers such as Georges Bizet, Ludwig van Beethoven, Aaron Copland, Johann Sebastian Bach, Johann Strauss, Jr. and many other classical composers.

Other notable features include a wonderful variety of melodies that span various styles and periods; a 96-track CD included with each student book; professional accompaniments in diverse styles to keep practice fun; a comprehensive score with related activities and supplementary lesson ideas; and historical notes on some of the most notable composers of orchestral music.