Accent on Ensembles

About This Collection

Description

Accent on Ensembles is a concert band method series built around flexible, teachable arrangements that work across mixed ability levels. Book 1 titles by John O'Reilly and Mark Williams form the foundation, with separate books for each instrument family so students can progress at their own pace. Teachers rely on this series for warm-ups, technique building, and ensemble repertoire that actually sounds like music from day one.

Highlights

The Flute Book leads adoption across the series, followed closely by the Clarinet and Trumpet books. Teachers keep coming back to Accent on Ensembles, Book 1 because the writing accommodates full sections without sacrificing musicality, and the part books are practical to manage in a mixed-level classroom.

Author Spotlight

Mark Williams was one of the most prolific composers for school bands and orchestras, with over 200 published works to his credit. He co-authored the Accent on Achievement Band Method and spent decades teaching elementary band in Washington while traveling to 34 states, five Canadian provinces, and Australia as a clinician and guest conductor. His work in Accent on Ensembles reflects years of classroom experience writing for real students at real ability levels.