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Accent on Achievement, Book 1: Percussion---Snare Drum, Bass Drum & Accessories Book & Online Audio/Software

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Accent on Achievement, Book 1: Percussion---Snare Drum, Bass Drum & Accessories Book & Online Audio/Software

By John O'Reilly and Mark Williams

Level: Beginning

Item: 00-17097

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Accent on Achievement is a revolutionary, best-selling band method that will excite and stimulate your students through full-color pages and the most complete collection of classics and world music in any band method. The comprehensive review cycle in books 1 & 2 will ensure that students remember what they learn and progress quickly. Also included are rhythm and rest exercises, chorales, scale exercises, and 11 full band arrangements among the first two books. Book 3 includes progressive technical, rhythmic studies and chorales in all 12 major and minor keys. Also included are lip slur exercises for increasing brass instrument range and flexibility. Accent on Achievement meets and exceeds the USA National Standards for music education, grades five through eight. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Don't just read it, hear it, play along with it, and watch your students grow with it. In MakeMusic Cloud, Accent on Achievement, Book 1: Percussion---Snare Drum, Bass Drum & Accessories Book & Online Audio/Software comes alive with professional accompaniment, adjustable tempo, and built-in practice tools that turn solo practice into real progress.

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Series: Accent on Achievement
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 48
ISBN10: 0-7390-0515-4
ISBN13: 978-0-7390-0515-6
UPC: 038081147703
SKU: 00-17097
Instrumentation: Percussion—Snare Drum, Bass Drum & Accessories

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About the Authors

John O'Reilly

Mark Williams
Mark Williams stands among the most celebrated composers for school bands and orchestras. He co-authored the widely used Accent on Achievement Band Method and produced more than 200 published compositions across multiple genres. His expertise in elementary band instruction came through extensive teaching experience throughout Washington state.

Williams's career brought him recognition across North America and beyond. He traveled as a clinician and guest conductor to 34 states, five Canadian provinces, and Australia, sharing his knowledge with music educators and students. His accomplishments earned him the Gralia Competition award from the Western International Band Clinic along with several ASCAP Special Awards for his compositional work.

A native of Chicago who established his career in Spokane, Williams held both a Bachelor of Arts in Education and a Master of Education from Eastern Washington University. Beyond composing, he performed bassoon professionally and served as conductor and artistic director for the Spokane British Brass Band. He also worked as a woodwind performer and arranger for the 560th Air Force Band during his career.

Why we love this

Accent on Achievement Book 1 treats percussion students as full ensemble members from day one, not afterthoughts. The method's comprehensive review cycle means snare and bass drum players retain fundamentals while building confidence alongside their wind and brass peers, and the full-color design keeps early learners genuinely invested in their materials.

What to expect

Engaging and straightforward. The full-color pages and variety of musical styles keep the learning process fresh, while the measured progression in rhythm and technique builds genuine competence without overwhelming early learners.

Who it's for

Beginning percussion students in grades 5-8 who need a method that treats them as integral to the ensemble sound. Band directors building programs where percussion and wind instruments develop together from the start.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance snare drum dynamics with the full band by listening to the overall ensemble sound, not just your own part, during rehearsals and the included online audio playback.
  • Work through the rhythm and rest exercises methodically before moving to arrangements; mastering these patterns prevents stumbling in context later.
  • Use the online audio to hear how your part sits within the band texture, which clarifies whether you're supporting rhythm, carrying melody, or adding color.
  • Practice bass drum entries separately at slow tempos to lock placement and tone before rehearsing with snare.

How to use it

Use this as your core method through the first two years of band, when the comprehensive review cycle and full band arrangements ensure percussion students solidify fundamentals alongside the rest of your ensemble. The included online audio works for sectional rehearsals or independent practice, making it especially useful when you cannot always have a full band available.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading snare drum and bass drum notation in 2/4, 3/4, and 4/4 time
  • Distinguishing between note and rest values in context
  • Dynamic control and tone production on unpitched percussion
  • Rhythm reading in mixed meters
  • Ensemble listening and balance awareness
  • Coordination of snare and bass drum parts

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