Introducing the first-ever curriculum for high school band! ' Essential Musicianship for Band' is the perfect tool to assist your ensemble in developing the skills needed to read, rehearse, and perform band repertoirewith precision and artistry. Using proven methods for superior sound production and ensemble technique, your students will transform printed notes into a meaningful musical experience. Fits easily into the traditional concert bandsetting.

Masterwork Studies focuses on six landmark compositions for band (score/parts not included). Two CD-ROMs are included, featuring:

1. Exemplary recordings of each work, performed by some of theworld's finest ensembles

2. Practice 'loops' on the more difficult passages 'for each individual instrument', including tempo adjustment software, on-screen assessment, and a built-in metronome

3. Scale, arpeggio, and articulation studies in all keys

Also available in the ' Essential Musicianship' curriculum:

- Ensemble Concepts (HL00960059 - 00960077). Designed to helpensembles to acquire maximum performance skills while increasing overall musicianship. Every aspect of ensemble development is introduced individually, in developmental order, then combined for more advancedpractice.

- Ensemble Concepts - Fundamental Level (HL00960110 - 00960127)

- Ensemble Concepts - Intermediate Level (HL00960129 - 00960146)