Sound Innovations, Book 1 | Southwest Strings

About this Item

Sound Innovations for String Orchestra, Book 1. By Bob Philips, Peter Boonshaft, and Robert Sheldon. Published by Alfred.

Sound Innovations for String Orchestra is a revolutionary, flexible, and comprehensive method that combines time-tested educational concepts, input from thousands of teachers, and advances in modern technology. A logical sequence, clean page layouts, clear goals for each exercise, and uncomplicated explanations combined with instrument-specific MasterClass videos and varied accompaniments will foster better comprehension and improved execution of technique. The content is organized into six short levels, providing benchmarks, assessment indicators, and intermediate goals.

Features of Sound Innovations for String Orchestra:

Simple, structured approach to teaching and learning
Meets state and national music education standards
Concepts are isolated and taught individually for better retention
Organized into structured, concise levels
Numerous ensemble-playing and performance oppotunities
Video MasterClasses cover the entire method - from beginning to end

Included with each book is access to a wealth of free online media:

Play-along tracks for every line of music
Video lessons from expert musicians and teachers
Supplemental content (covering rhythm, history, theory, and more) as well as additional repertoire

Note: For teachers who would prefer to use CD's or DVD's in the classroom, the score is available with a CD/DVD set which contains most of the same audio/video content to which all Sound Innovations users have digital access.

Other titles from the Sound Innovations series:

Sound Innovations, Book 2

Sound Development for Intermediate Strings

Sound Development for Advanced Strings

Creative-Warm Ups for Intermediate Strings

Sound Innovations for Guitar, Book 1