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Accent on Achievement, Book 3: Baritone T.C. 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: 00-18066

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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: 0-7390-0635-5
ISBN13: 978-0-7390-0635-1
UPC: 038081175102
SKU: 00-18066
Instrumentation: Baritone T.C.

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About the Authors

John O'Reilly

Mark Williams
Mark Williams is a distinguished composer who has made significant contributions to school band and orchestra repertoire. A Chicago native who established his career in Spokane, Washington, he spent many years teaching music in the state, with particular emphasis on elementary band instruction. Williams holds degrees in music education from Eastern Washington University, including both a Bachelor of Arts in Education and a Master of Education.

His catalog includes over 200 published compositions across band, orchestra, and choral settings. Williams is perhaps best known as co-author of the Accent on Achievement Band Method, an influential educational resource. His awards include the Gralia Competition from the Western International Band Clinic and multiple ASCAP Special Awards, recognizing his impact on the field.

Beyond composing and teaching, Williams has maintained an active schedule as a clinician and guest conductor, presenting to audiences across 34 states, five Canadian provinces, and Australia. He served as a woodwind performer and arranger with the 560th Air Force Band and continues to perform as a bassoon player. Additionally, Williams has led the Spokane British Brass Band in his capacity as conductor and artistic director.

Why we love this

Book 3 demands real musicianship from your baritones while remaining solidly playable for intermediate players. The systematic key study and lip slur work prepare students for more sophisticated repertoire without feeling like drill work, and the full band arrangements keep motivation high as technical demands increase.

What to expect

Progressive but purposeful. Each page builds systematically on previous work, and the inclusion of real band arrangements reminds you that all this technical work connects to actual music-making. The variety keeps engagement high; one page asks for precision in scalar technique, the next asks for musicality in a chorale.

Who it's for

Baritone players in grades 5-8 who have completed Accent on Achievement Books 1 and 2 and are ready to deepen their technical foundation. This book serves students making the transition from basic reading and instrument control to more expressive and flexible playing across a wider range.

How to get the most out of it

  • Work the lip slur exercises slowly and deliberately before rehearsal to build range and flexibility without fatigue; these exercises pay dividends across all repertoire.
  • Tackle the chromatic and key-specific scale exercises as daily warm-up material rather than one-time assignments; consistent exposure to all 12 major and minor keys solidifies tonality and intonation across the ensemble.
  • Use the chorales as ensemble balance checks during sectional rehearsals, focusing on matching tone quality and dynamic control with other brass voices.
  • Approach the technical studies rhythmically; these passages often appear in real band music, so treating them as mini-repertoire builds confidence when you encounter similar writing in concert pieces.

How to use it

Assign Book 3 during the second year of instruction or when students demonstrate solid fundamentals from Books 1 and 2. Use the full band arrangements as mid-year or spring concert material while students work through the technical and key-study pages, creating a natural partnership between method work and performance repertoire.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and playing in all 12 major and minor keys
  • Brass-specific range and flexibility through systematic lip slur work
  • Rhythmic reading across intermediate technical studies
  • Ensemble balance and intonation in mixed-key chorale contexts
  • Confidence with chromatic passages and accidental-heavy passages

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