Tenor Saxophone Standard of Excellence Book 1 Kjos Comprehensive Band Method

Standard of Excellence Book 1 for B Tenor Saxophone by Bruce Pearson is a comprehensive band method designed for beginning and intermediate band students. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company, this book offers a structured curriculum to develop fundamental skills on the tenor saxophone. It includes a practice journal to track progress, a history and survival kit section for saxophone care, and detailed finger charts for the B tenor saxophone.

This edition is a book-only format, clearly marked as Book 1 for B Tenor Saxophone, ISBN 0-8497-5933-1. The curriculum features exercises, warm-ups, and band literature excerpts to build musicianship and technique. The book is ideal for band students and private learners seeking a trusted, step-by-step instructional method. The back cover highlights the method's extensive resources including award pins, medals, accompaniment recordings, and workbooks, emphasizing its reputation in music education.

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