Guides to Band Masterworks #2

The second edition of volume two of this series provides band directors with a ready-made curriculum developed to incorporate comprehensive-musicianship training through quality band literature. Second Suite in F by Gustav Holst, Chester Overture for Band by William Schuman, and George Washington Bridge also by William Schuman are featured. Student workbooks for each of the featured works 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.