Yamaha Band Method

Teachers return to Sandy Feldstein's Yamaha Band Student, Book 1 across every instrument section. The Trumpet/Cornet, Clarinet, and Flute books are the backbone of beginner programs. John Kinyon's Yamaha Band Ensembles, Book 1 gives you flexible ensemble arrangements for developing ensemble skills once students have mastered the fundamentals.

Sandy Feldstein anchors this collection with his Yamaha Band Student series, the most widely adopted beginner method in the band room. His systematic approach to instrumental instruction has shaped generations of music programs, and his books remain the default choice for teachers starting beginning band.

John Kinyon brings decades of classroom and college teaching experience to his ensemble arrangements. A faculty member at the University of Miami and former music director in multiple school districts, Kinyon understands what developing musicians need to play together successfully. His Yamaha Band Ensembles, Book 1 has become the go-to resource for teachers building ensemble literacy alongside individual technique.