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Beginner Band Method

Posted by MS on 7/15/2025, 3:18 pm

Best beginner band method books? I know there's a set that is tailored to each instrument but can't remember the name.

Anyone have any reviews?

Re: Beginner Band Method

Posted by msband on 7/31/2025, 12:22 pm, in reply to "Beginner Band Method"

I highly recommend Musical Mastery for instrument specific skills and their new Playlists for Band that is similar to lines from a method book. Both are one time purchases that included a school license to copy as much as needed for the rest of time. There are background tracks for students to play along with as well as director books that offer helpful information. Absolutely worth the money!

Re: Beginner Band Method

Posted by Chris Conway on 7/22/2025, 3:22 pm, in reply to "Beginner Band Method"

We use Measures of Success

Re: Beginner Band Method

Posted by STx on 7/16/2025, 2:57 pm, in reply to "Beginner Band Method"

I used the old (ancient) Sueta books. They are pretty systematic and really let you concentrate on tone production.

Re: Beginner Band Method

Posted by xbdxbd on 7/16/2025, 8:20 am, in reply to "Beginner Band Method"

Check with the textbook administrator on your campus and get a set of the state-adopted books. Even if you don't use it as much as a different method book, it isn't purchased with band funds.

Re: Beginner Band Method

Posted by Um on 7/16/2025, 9:54 pm, in reply to "Re: Beginner Band Method"

"There's no budget for that" has been the response every single time I've tried to do this. The books aren't sent for free, and textbook budgets are tight.

OP: Once you decide on a method book, find your closest Half Price Books and stock up. They'll be used, but they'll be a dollar or two instead of twelve.

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