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3-D Band Book: Baritone (T.C.) Book

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3-D Band Book: Baritone (T.C.) Book

3-D Band Book: Baritone (T.C.) Book

A Three-dimensional Approach to a Better Band as Easy as One, Two, Three!

By James D. Ployhar and George B. Zepp

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The 3-D Band Book is a three-dimensional approach to rehearsal preparation. This complete tune up/warm up program will reduce rehearsal stress and permit greater accomplishment with less effort. The overall preparedness that this book provides will make every rehearsal a more rewarding and enjoyable experience. The book is divided into three parts: tune up/warm up, key preparation, and rhythm preparation. In addition, there are three pages of harmony and ear training which will provide the basic knowledge necessary for relating to the exercises and chorales found in the book.

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Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 40
ISBN10: 0-7692-2686-8
ISBN13: 978-0-7692-2686-6
UPC: 029156114201
SKU: 00-EL02867
Instrumentation: Baritone (T.C.)

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About the Author: James D. Ployhar

James D. Ployhar

James D. Ployhar has established himself as a prolific voice in music education, with more than 800 published compositions and arrangements to his name. His pedagogical work spans from the classroom (where he taught public school for over 19 years) to the conference hall, where he has conducted clinics and workshops at colleges and universities across North America and Europe, including appearances in Norway, Germany, and England. He studied composition at California State University-Long Beach under Morris Hutchings Ruger and holds degrees from Valley City State University and Northern Colorado University.

Ployhaar's contributions to band education have been recognized at the highest level. He authored the Contemporary Band Course, now published by Alfred Music and translated into French and Norwegian for international use. His orchestration expertise comes from direct study with Knud Havalde of the Danish Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The National Band Association awarded him their Citation of Excellence, and he has been honored as a Distinguished Alumnus of his undergraduate institution and member of the American Bandmasters Association.

Why we love this

This book cuts through the clutter of disconnected warm-up routines by organizing every minute of rehearsal preparation into a logical sequence that actually builds on itself. Baritone players get targeted exercises that address the specific technical challenges of their instrument while reinforcing the harmonic and rhythmic foundations the whole band needs, making individual practice directly relevant to ensemble success.

What to expect

Structured and purposeful. Unlike random exercises, this three-part approach creates a clear pathway through warm-up, tonality, and rhythmic precision, so players feel prepared rather than scrambling. The inclusion of harmony training lifts the baritone's role beyond note-reading into genuine musicality.

Who it's for

Baritone players in concert band settings who need systematic, instrument-specific preparation. This book serves both students building foundational technique and experienced players maintaining consistency across multiple rehearsals and performance seasons.

How to get the most out of it

  • Start each rehearsal by working through the tune-up section in order; the progression is designed to gradually prepare the embouchure and intonation before tackling more demanding material.
  • Use the harmony and ear training pages regularly, not as standalone exercises, but as reference tools when you encounter the related chorales and progressions later in the book.
  • Rotate through the key preparation section based on the week's repertoire; if your concert piece is in B-flat, emphasize that key's exercises during the warm-up phase.

How to use it

Deploy this as your band's standard pre-rehearsal routine, allocating 10-15 minutes at the start of each session. The modular design also makes it ideal for sectional rehearsals, giving baritone players independent material to build confidence before full ensemble work.

Skills your students will build

  • Long tone control and embouchure stability
  • Sight-reading in all major and minor keys
  • Harmonic awareness and intonation adjustment
  • Rhythmic precision in mixed meters and subdivisions
  • Chord function and harmonic relationships

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