An outlined course of study designed to follow the elementary and intermediate levels of any instructional method the Rubank Advanced Methods are considered to be one of the gold standards of advanced instrumental study. Thespecially designed units provide a a complete pedagogy:? Scales and Arpeggios All of the major and minor keys are covered in the complete two-book course? Melodic Interpretation Including20 contest level duets in each book? Solo Preparation Six contest level solos included? Articulation Studies Specialized for each instrument? Exercises in Fingering(woodwinds) Flexibility (brass) and Sticking (percussion)? Ornamentation All types are introducedGenerations of musicians have been taught with Rubank methods ? join the tradition!

The 'Boosey Woodwind & Brass Method' is a series of books by Chris Morgan designed to be used during lessons & practise sessions. To get the most out of the book work through it with your teacher playing the music & doing the activities. The CDs provided will help you between lessons - they contain performances & backing tracks of most of the pieces in the book as well as listening activities. Boosey Wind Method Oboe (Book 2) is a further addition to this comprehensive series of wind tutors. Includes performance and backing CDs.

The exercises presented in this method will help the elementary oboist to develop a strong tone and to practice good posture. The studies and scales will help to develop your technical control and awareness of style.

Starting System for All Band Methods-A starting system for all band methods-over 97% of a test-market group of students chose to stay in band after using Instant Success! The 16-page books can be used before or with any Book 1 band method. Students begin with unmeasured long tones and learn to read music systematically. The Practice Chart includes weekly goal setting and time management suggestions.

A fantastic collection of well-known tunes from traditional to classical. The pieces have been ordered by level of difficulty and are designed to correspond with the Look Listen and Learn method book 1. These melodies are also suitable for use with any method book as additional solo material.

Comprehensive band method-(Essential Elements for Band and Essential Elements Interactive are fully compatible with Essential Elements 2000)Essential Elements for Band offers beginning students sound pedagogy andengaging music all carefully paced to successfully start young players on their musical journey. EE features both familiar songs and specially designed exercises created and arranged for the classroom in a unison-learningenvironment as well as instrument-specific exercises to focus each student on the unique characteristics of their own instrument. EE provides both teachers and students with a wealth of materials to develop total musicianship even at the beginning stages.Books 1 and 2 also include access to Essential Elements Interactive (EEi) the ultimate online music education resource - anywhere anytime and on any device. Go to www.essentialelementsinteractive.com to learn more! Method features: ? Enhanced Learning System? Optimum Reinforced Learning? Theory History Cross-Curriculum

Written by Ferdinand Gillet a brilliant Oboe professor this Twenty-minute study is a set of daily exercises for Oboe players. Each exercise is a bit less than a page length and focuses on fundamentals such as trills arpeggios register changes in major and minor keys velocity and most difficult intervals. This set of exercises would definitely benefit upper intermediate/advanced Oboists and is a really good method to increase technical skills. Ferdinand Gillet (1882-1980) was also the main soloist at the Boston Symphony Orchestra. He also wrote a method called studies for the advanced teachingof the Oboe and Exercises for advanced Oboe technique

Method for Oboe-Edited by acclaimed educator Philip Sparke these exciting method book/CD packs for beginners contain songs music puzzles games to increase your understanding of music information about your instrument and lots of fun pieces to play - either with the CD provided or with other students. Books include helpful diagrams and fun illustrations throughout.

C. Paul Herfurth. Effective method for individual or group study. Begins with basics such as holding the instrument and includes fingering chart.

60 Progressive Duets for Oboes-The early stages of learning any instrument are undoubtedly the most important. A good teacher is of course essential but it is also vital to have stimulating pieces to play which complement your choice of teaching method and are carefully tailored to introduce learning and playing skills in a structured manner. As in the book of Starter Studies the duets in Starter Duets introduce new musical elements in a logical order to facilitate the speedy growth of the ?complete musician? with the obvious benefit of allowing teacher and student (or two students) to play together and therefore experience the benefits of ensemble playing in the learning process.

comprehensive band method-(Essential Elements for Band and Essential Elements Interactive are fully compatible with Essential Elements 2000)Essential Elements for Band offers beginning students sound pedagogy andengaging music all carefully paced to successfully start young players on their musical journey. EE features both familiar songs and specially designed exercises created and arranged for the classroom in a unison-learningenvironment as well as instrument-specific exercises to focus each student on the unique characteristics of their own instrument. EE provides both teachers and students with a wealth of materials to develop total musicianship even at the beginning stages.Books 1 and 2 also include access to Essential Elements Interactive (EEi) the ultimate online music education resource - anywhere anytime and on any device. Go to www.essentialelementsinteractive.com to learn more! Book 2 features: ? Book 1 review section? Daily Warm-ups? Rhythm Raps sight-reading and improvisation?Theory history and multicultural music? Creativity and assessment? Instrument-specific etudes? Rubank Studies and solo? 12 full band arrangements including a plannedconcert Book also includes My EE Library* (www.myeelibrary.com) - Instant Stream/Download/CD*...with Play-along mp3 tracks for ALL exercises*Internet access required for My EELibrary. Book includes instructions to order free optional CD.

Part of the Anglo Music Play-along Series Philip Sparke's 15 Easy Classical Solos is aimed at the young instrumentalist who can play just over an octave. Specifically tailored to suit the individual instrument this book introduces the beginning player to the world of the classics by using simple yet attractive melodies that fit their limited range.The carefully selected pieces include music from the 16th to the 20th century and cover a wide variety of styles from Bach to Grieg and from Purcell to Satie.This book will provide invaluable additional material to complement any teaching method and includes both piano accompaniment and a demo/play-along CD.

New Edition-Peter Wastall's award-winning series of tutor books for woodwind and brass instruments now available in revised and refreshed editions to instruct and inspire the next generation of musicians guiding them from beginner level to Grade 3 standard.Divided into units that provide clear explanations of each new stage of learning alongside plentiful exercises and graded concert pieces the 'Learn As You Play' method is simple to understand and easy to use.Packaged for the first time with a newly-recorded CD of demonstration and backing tracks this book also affords access to downloadable piano accompaniments.

20 Progressive Pieces with Piano Accompaniment-Philip Sparkeâ??s Starter Solos is the first volume of a progressive series of books that takes the young wind player from beginner to accomplished musician. Specifically tailored for each instrument this collection of 20 solos starts with pieces based on only a handful of notes and carefully introduces new musical elements such as articulation dynamics and key signatures in a structured progression to speed the learning process. The books provide invaluable additional material to complement any teaching method. Starter Solos comes with a play-along CD. The advantages of playing either with piano or CD accompaniment are that the beginning player can now experience theimportant aspects of ensemble playing from their earliest lessons thus developing the essential skills of listening while they play and maintaining strict tempo which is not always a factor when playing alone.