The Belwin Intermediate Band Method is designed for class or full band instruction following any elementary band or individual method.

This method was designed for the development of the individual player, the ensemble, and the complete band. It is published for all band instruments.

The Belwin Band Builder is a beginning band course for class instruction of mixed instruments or full band, published in two parts designed to lead directly into most intermediate band methods. Simple harmonized pieces provide a melody part for every instrument and an alternate band part. This makes it possible to adapt these tunes to any size group with almost any combination of instruments. In this way the student is gradually and painlessly introduced to the problems of full band playing.

This is an updated edition with a new four-color cover and updated text in various places in the book that mention correlated material. The music and songs are the same. The time-honored First Division Band Method retains the same pedagogically-sound sequence of learning that has taught over 12,000,000 students the fundamentals of learning to play a band instrument.

The Belwin Intermediate Band Method is designed for class or full band instruction following any elementary band or individual method.

This method was designed for the development of the individual player, the ensemble, and the complete band. It is published for all band instruments.

This is an updated edition with a new four-color cover and updated text in various places in the book that mention correlated material. The music and songs are the same. The time-honored First Division Band Method retains the same pedagogically-sound sequence of learning that has taught over 12,000,000 students the fundamentals of learning to play a band instrument.

The Belwin Band Builder is a beginning band course for class instruction of mixed instruments or full band, published in two parts designed to lead directly into most intermediate band methods. Simple harmonized pieces provide a melody part for every instrument and an alternate band part. This makes it possible to adapt these tunes to any size group with almost any combination of instruments. In this way the student is gradually and painlessly introduced to the problems of full band playing.

Level One of this method is comprised of books for all the primary band instruments plus electric bass and guitar, videos for each instrument, and an accompaniment CD. The entire method is also available for MakeMusic Cloud(tm) by Coda Music Software. Motivational aspects are emphasized, such as using frequent duets and rounds, popular tunes as well as classical, traditional, folk, and other styles, and Songs Just for the Fun of It, which appear at strategic learning intervals. Most of all, the Level One book can be completed in just one year, which encourages students to want to learn more. Lessons are carefully sequenced, and include in-depth rhythm study, consistent reinforcement of topics newly presented, theory exercises, and points on individual instrument needs. The conductor's score includes lesson plans and teaching suggestions correlated with the National Standards for Arts Education. Three complete concerts are included in Level One. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Intermediate Band Method