Accent on Achievement, Book 1

Teachers return consistently to the clarinet and trumpet books by John O'Reilly, which anchor beginning band programs across the country. The flute edition is equally solid, and the saxophone, trombone, and percussion books round out a complete ensemble foundation. All versions pair printed instruction with online audio and interactive software, which means your students get both the written page and sound reference they need to track their own progress.

John O'Reilly authored all 24 titles in this collection and created the pedagogical framework that has made Accent on Achievement a standard in beginning band curricula. His approach prioritizes clear, achievable steps and immediate musical success, which keeps beginning players motivated through the first year.

Mark Williams co-authored the Accent on Achievement Band Method alongside O'Reilly and brought decades of classroom experience to the series. Williams was a prolific composer for school bands with over 200 published works and spent his career teaching elementary band in Washington, traveling as a clinician to 34 states, five Canadian provinces, and Australia. His fingerprints are on the musical choices throughout this method, ensuring the exercises and progressions reflect what actually works in the rehearsal room.