Accent on Achievement, Book 1: Baritone B.C. Book & Online Audio/Software

The comprehensive review cycle keeps baritone players anchored in what they've already mastered while moving forward, reducing the frustration of forgotten concepts. The inclusion of 11 full band arrangements across the first two books means your students hear themselves as part of a genuine ensemble from day one, not just playing isolated exercises.

Opening this book reveals page after page of genuine music, not abstract theory. World music and classical arrangements sit alongside straightforward exercises, creating a landscape where technical work feels purposeful and results in immediate musical payoff.

Beginning baritone players in grades 5-8 who are building foundational skills in note reading, rhythm, and ensemble playing. This book works equally well in full-class band settings and private studio contexts where a structured, comprehensive curriculum is essential.

• Spend time with the scale exercises before moving to new repertoire; they're not filler but the technical foundation that makes the larger pieces accessible.
• Use the recorded accompaniments to keep tempo steady, especially when young baritones are learning to balance their part against the full band sound.
• Return to rhythm and rest exercises whenever accuracy flags; these drills target the specific rhythmic patterns that appear in the band arrangements.
• Work through the chorales slowly, focusing on tone quality and steady airflow rather than rushing to the next page.

Anchor your beginning band program with this book through the first year of instruction, progressing through it at a pace that allows mastery rather than rushing. The full band arrangements create natural performance opportunities for a young ensemble concert, while the comprehensive scope means you won't need to supplement with separate method books or reader collections.

• Reading treble clef and basic rhythms in simple and compound meters
• Establishing consistent tone and breath support on baritone
• Counting and maintaining steady tempo with recorded accompaniments
• Playing sustained notes and half notes with control
• Understanding and executing whole rests, half rests, and quarter rests
• Blending with other voices in simple band textures
• Building sight-reading fluency through daily exposure to varied repertoire