Guides to Band Masterworks #1

The second edition of the first volume of this series provides band directors with a ready-made curriculum developed to incorporate comprehensive-musicianship training for the works, Overture for Band by Felix Mendelssohn, Trauersinfonie by Richard Wagner, and First Suite in E-Flat by Gustav Holst. Student workbooks for each work may be downloaded. Each unit study includes: Ear training, Rhythm studies, Essential skills information for teaching the compositional elements of music, Rehearsal strategies for addressing common ensemble issues, creative projects, active listening activities, sample teaching schedule, unit quiz (and answer sheet), student practice plan, and optional band projects.