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Accent on Achievement, Book 3: E-flat Alto Saxophone Book

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Accent on Achievement, Book 3: E-flat Alto Saxophone Book

The "Keys" to Success - Progressive Technical & Rhythmic Studies in all 12 Major and 12 Minor Keys

By John O'Reilly and Mark Williams

Level: Intermediate

Item: 00-18059

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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.

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Series: Accent on Achievement
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 40
ISBN10: 0-7390-0628-2
ISBN13: 978-0-7390-0628-3
UPC: 038081175034
SKU: 00-18059
Instrumentation: E-flat Alto Saxophone

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About the Authors

John O'Reilly

Mark Williams
Mark Williams established himself as a leading composer specializing in works for school bands and orchestras. A Chicago native who spent his formative years in Spokane, Washington, he built an extensive catalog of more than 200 published compositions. He is perhaps best known as co-author of the Accent on Achievement Band Method, a foundational resource in music education.

Throughout his career, Williams earned recognition for his compositional talents and contributions to the field. His honors include the Gralia Competition from the Western International Band Clinic and multiple ASCAP Special Awards. He holds degrees from Eastern Washington University, including a Bachelor of Arts in Education and a Master of Education, and previously served as a woodwind performer and arranger with the 560th Air Force Band.

Williams maintained an active presence in American music education as both clinician and guest conductor, visiting 34 states, five Canadian provinces, and Australia. Based in Washington, where he taught music for many years with a focus on elementary band, he also performed regularly as a bassoon player and served as conductor and artistic director of the Spokane British Brass Band.

Why we love this

Book 3 demands serious musicianship without sacrificing the joy that keeps students invested. The systematic exploration of all 12 major and minor keys transforms technical study into real compositional context, and the balance between etudes and performance pieces means your ensemble will have repertoire ready to perform while building foundational skills.

What to expect

Moving through these pages feels like unlocking new creative territory. The progression from focused technical work to fully realized band arrangements builds confidence, and the variety of musical styles keeps the practice session fresh across the entire 40 pages.

Who it's for

Intermediate alto saxophonists ready to deepen their technical foundation and tackle music in all keys. This book serves students in grades 6-8 or those in their second or third year of study who need structured progression beyond foundational material.

How to get the most out of it

  • Work through the lip slur exercises consistently before rehearsals to build range and tone flexibility; these transfers directly to how your students shape longer melodic phrases in the band arrangements.
  • Use the chorale studies as sectional warm-ups to establish intonation and vibrato consistency across your saxophone section before full ensemble work.
  • Tackle the rhythm studies in isolation first, then layer them into the full band material so students understand both the technical demand and its musical purpose.

How to use it

Integrate Book 3 into your second- or third-year curriculum as the primary vehicle for technical and rhythmic development while simultaneously building your concert band's performance library. The 11 full band arrangements included across the series give you ready-made literature that your students have thoroughly prepared through the method itself.

Skills your students will build

  • Sight-reading in all 12 major and minor keys
  • Rhythmic independence and subdivision accuracy
  • Lip slur technique for improved range and tone quality
  • Intonation and blend within a section using chorale studies
  • Stylistic interpretation across classical and world music contexts
  • Technical facility with progressive difficulty in scale and arpeggio studies

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