{"product_id":"gia-g-11290","title":"Habits of a Successful Intermediate Band Musician - 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\u003eHabits 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\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":"Alto Saxophone","offer_id":46103064445119,"sku":"GIA G11290 9781622779079","price":12.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Baritone Saxophone","offer_id":46103064477887,"sku":"GIA G11292 9781622779093","price":12.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Baritone TC","offer_id":46103064510655,"sku":"GIA G11297 9781622779147","price":12.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bass Clarinet","offer_id":46103064543423,"sku":"GIA G11289 9781622779062","price":12.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bassoon","offer_id":46103064576191,"sku":"GIA G11287 9781622779048","price":12.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Clarinet","offer_id":46103064608959,"sku":"GIA G11288 9781622779055","price":12.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Electric Bass","offer_id":46103064641727,"sku":"GIA G11283 9781622779345","price":12.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Euphonium","offer_id":46103064674495,"sku":"GIA G11296 9781622779130","price":12.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Flute","offer_id":46103064707263,"sku":"GIA G11285 9781622779024","price":12.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"French Horn","offer_id":46103064740031,"sku":"GIA G11294 9781622779116","price":12.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Oboe","offer_id":46103064772799,"sku":"GIA G11286 9781622779031","price":12.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Percussion","offer_id":46103064805567,"sku":"GIA G11299 9781622779161","price":19.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"String Bass","offer_id":46103064838335,"sku":"GIA G11282 9781622779338","price":12.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tenor Saxophone","offer_id":46103064871103,"sku":"GIA G11291 9781622779086","price":12.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Trombone","offer_id":46103064903871,"sku":"GIA G11295 9781622779123","price":12.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Trumpet","offer_id":46103064936639,"sku":"GIA G11293 9781622779109","price":12.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tuba","offer_id":46103064969407,"sku":"GIA G11298 9781622779154","price":12.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1335\/9063\/files\/260409b0af45e6cd7afeb9d0c4872a8aa7af50.png?v=1787871040","url":"https:\/\/www.imaginethismusic.com\/products\/gia-g-11290","provider":"Imagine This Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}