Standard of Excellence (SOE) method books combine a strong performance-centered approach with music theory, music history, ear training, listening composition, improvisation, and interdisciplinary and multicultural studies. The result is the most complete band method available anywhere.
Each method book features full color drawings and color-coding of important text and music motivate and inform, three starting systems help ensure positive results in any beginning situation, Excellerators (advanced supplemental exercises) reinforce and enrich performance basics, FOR ... ONLY exercises (i.e. FOR FLUTES ONLY) offer idiomatic solutions to the unique challenges of each instrument and a built-in reward system motivates students and encourages musical growth.
