{"product_id":"gia-g-11284","title":"Habits of a Successful Intermediate Band Musician - Conductor's Edition - The Second Book in the HABITS Band Series","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eComposer(s): \u003c\/b\u003eScott Rush; Jeff Scott\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClick here to preview the Clarinet book.\n\n\n\nClick here to preview the Trumpet book.\n\n\n\nClick here to preview the Percussion book.\n\n\n\nHabits of a Successful Intermediate Band Musician is a field-tested, vital, and—most important—musical collection of 172 sequenced exercises for the intermediate band student. Features include:\n\n\n\n\n\n\tMelodic contouring to shape phrases and develop expression.\n\n\tA focus on range development and timing exercises with more rests.\n\n\tTeacher tips for each exercise.\n\n\tMore work in Concert C, D-flat, and G.\n\n\tMore sequenced diatonic solfege that begins on the first day of instruction.\n\n\tOne-octave scale studies in twelve keys.\n\n\tSequential rhythm charts embedded in the book. These same rhythms are then presented with pitches for a seamless transfer to the music students are performing.\n\n\tSlower pacing of scaffolded concepts.\n\n\tAn emphasis on rhythm vocabulary, aural literacy, and the components of playing (the “three buckets”).\n\n\tAn introductory exercise for developing vibrato.\n\n\tExpanded whole tone scales.\n\n\tLeft (L) and right (R) indicators for woodwinds, along with appropriate chromatic alternate fingering indicators.\n\n\tRhythm charts in simultaneous coordinating lines to promote part independence.\n\n\tGuided questions to encourage student-centered instruction.\n\n\tRhythm vocabulary that progresses through dotted quarter–eighth, sixteenth-note denominations, cut time, and 6\/8 time.\n\n\tNew supplemental exercises with an expanded rhythm curriculum.\n\n\tTechnique and skill-building exercises embedded within the method, which help to prepare students for future Habits exercises.\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nHabits of a Successful Intermediate Band Musician is a must for middle school bands. This comprehensive series includes everything directors need to develop student skills, including technique-building exercises and scale studies in all major keys, and rhythm charts with coordinating melodic studies. It even introduces melodic contouring to assist students with developing musical expression. The teacher tips are perfect for directors looking for innovative ideas on how to approach teaching these concepts.\n\n\n\n—Dr. Jennifer Compton Lambert\n\n    Director of Bands, River Trail Middle School\n\n    Johns Creek, Georgia\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHabits of a Successful Intermediate Band Musician is an excellent addition to any band program’s curriculum. The warm-ups, rhythm studies, and songs are meticulously sequenced to develop the individual skills of students. We have witnessed this firsthand as students have successfully prepared for all-district and all-region auditions.\n\n\n\n—Gregory Denson\n\n    Director of Bands, Cheek Middle School\n\n    Aubrey, Texas\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e    GIA Music ED\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries:\u003c\/b\u003e    Habits\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/b\u003e    375\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eItem No:\u003c\/b\u003e    G-11284\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cfont size=\"1\"\u003ePrices and product availability are subject to change without notice.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"GIA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46103064379583,"sku":"GIA G11284 9781622779017","price":59.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1335\/9063\/files\/26040928447316126da6478c545ff3ff2b5a16.png?v=1787871036","url":"https:\/\/www.imaginethismusic.com\/products\/gia-g-11284","provider":"Imagine This Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}