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Belwin 21st Century Band Method, Level 1: Trombone Book

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Belwin 21st Century Band Method, Level 1: Trombone Book

Belwin 21st Century Band Method, Level 1: Trombone Book

By Jack Bullock and Anthony Maiello

Level: 1

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Level One of this method is comprised of books for all the primary band instruments plus electric bass and guitar, videos for each instrument, and an accompaniment CD. Motivational aspects are emphasized, such as using frequent duets and rounds, popular tunes as well as classical, traditional, folk, and other styles, and "Songs Just for the Fun of It," which appear at strategic learning intervals. Most of all, the Level One book can be completed in just one year, which encourages students to want to learn more. Lessons are carefully sequenced, and include in-depth rhythm study, consistent reinforcement of topics newly presented, theory exercises, and points on individual instrument needs. The conductor's score includes lesson plans and teaching suggestions correlated with the National Standards for Arts Education. Three complete concerts are included in Level One.

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Additional Details
Series: Belwin 21st Century Band Method
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 32
ISBN10: 1-57623-418-5
ISBN13: 978-1-57623-418-1
UPC: 029156211900
SKU: 00-B21111
Instrumentation: Trombone

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About the Author: Jack Bullock

Jack Bullock

Jack Bullock brings three decades of hands-on experience as a performer, composer, and educator to the design of this method. He earned degrees at multiple levels in music education and performed professionally with the Miami Philharmonic Orchestra and Miami Opera Company, as well as with regional and national touring ensembles. His work as a composer and arranger spans more than 600 publications across concert band, orchestra, jazz ensemble, and marching band.

Bullock taught instrumental music in school settings for 20 years, including seven years as an assistant band director at the Ithaca College School of Music, where he also chaired the Music Education Department. His extensive clinic and workshop experience across the United States and internationally informed his approach to method design. He has been an ASCAP member since 1980 and is recognized in major music industry reference works.

Why we love this

This method respects what young trombonists need without padding the learning process. By condensing Level 1 to a single year of material, students actually finish something and feel momentum to continue, rather than slogging through a bloated book that drags into year two. The careful sequencing, frequent duets, and variety of musical styles keep the instrument itself from becoming boring while rhythm fundamentals develop solidly.

What to expect

Purposeful and encouraging. You move through rhythm fundamentals and position study without filler, then get rewarded with folk tunes, classical excerpts, and pieces written purely for enjoyment. The frequent duets create a social aspect to daily practice, and the promise of three full concerts waiting at the end gives the work real artistic meaning.

Who it's for

Beginning trombonists in a school band program who need a structured, efficient pathway through foundational skills. The 32-page format and one-year completion timeline work well for students who benefit from finishing a level and moving on, building confidence through achievement rather than endless repetition.

How to get the most out of it

  • Build slide security before increasing tempo; use duets to maintain a steady beat while focusing on smooth position changes.
  • Approach rounds as a chance to refine tone control in an ensemble context; they reveal tuning issues that solo playing can mask.
  • Select pieces from the three concert options early so students see a complete performance goal and stay motivated through the dry theory sections.

How to use it

Pair this with the accompaniment CD and corresponding books from other instruments to build your first-year concert band program from the ground up. The three concert options give you flexibility in choosing when to perform and which pieces suit your ensemble's strengths. If your program emphasizes fast progression, this method's one-year design aligns naturally with students who will advance to Level 2 the following fall.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading treble clef and basic rhythmic patterns (whole notes through eighth notes)
  • Slide position accuracy and legit slide transitions
  • Tone production and breath control appropriate to register
  • Counting and intonation in ensemble duet contexts
  • Rhythmic independence in rounds and call-and-response figures
  • Music literacy and theory fundamentals correlated to performance

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