Trombone

An outlined course of study designed to follow the elementary and intermediate levels of any instructional method, the Rubank Advanced Methods are considered to be one of the gold standards of advanced instrumental study. The specially designed units provide a a complete pedagogy: Scales and Arpeggios All of the major and minor keys are covered in the complete two-book course Melodic Interpretation Including 20+ contest level duets in each book Solo Preparation Six contest level solos included Articulation Studies Specialized for each instrument Exercises in Fingering (woodwinds), Flexibility (brass) and Sticking (percussion) Ornamentation All types are introduced Generations of musicians have been taught with Rubank methods - join the tradition!

A compilation of two of the most famous methods for brass, re-edited and progressively graded for like-instrument classroom instruction, and including additional material for study of melodic interpretation. Sample units: Arban Foundation Studies Arban Lip Slurs St. Jacome Articulation Studies *Arban Interval Exercises St. Jacome Complete Table of Trills and much more.

Easy to Intermediate Level

Everyone's favorite folio for caroling and virtually any holiday gathering! The flexible instrumentation of these arrangements has made them the top choice of school and community ensembles since their first printing in 1941. Though titled for band or brass choir, the arrangements can be played by any combination of wind and percussion instruments. A full set is still economical with parts priced at $3.95 ($5.95 for conductor) - or if you need replacement copies for the well-worn set in your library.

A top-rated collection of solo literature offering each instrument a variety that is simply superb. A very high percentage of the solos in these books are included on various state contest lists. Piano accompaniments published separately. Now available: Performance/Accompaniment CD (04002499). Students can now perform these acclaimed solos with high quality recordings. Includes full performances by professional players, as well as piano accompaniment tracks.

A top-rated collection of solo literature offering each instrument a variety that is simply superb. A very high percentage of the solos in these books are included on various state contest lists. Piano accompaniments published separately. Now available: Performance/Accompaniment CD (04002499). Students can now perform these acclaimed solos with high quality recordings. Includes full performances by professional players, as well as piano accompaniment tracks.

NEW from Rubank - The Concert and Contest Collection Accompaniment CD Features: High quality studio recordings by professional soloists Each title includes a full performance track as well as an accompaniment only track Tempo adjustment software allows students to learn at their own pace

One of the most widely used series of methods for individual or like-instrument class instruction. Using a very well-rounded approach including scales, arpeggios, technical studies, studies for musicianship, articulation studies, solos, duets, and studies devoted to the special needs of each instrument, this series provides a fantastic wealth of material for all student musicians.