Belwin 21st Century Band Method, Level 2: Flute Book

The progression from Level One feels natural and purposeful here, with new range and technique woven into genuine repertoire rather than isolated exercises. The mix of commissioned contemporary works (del Borgo and Larry Clark) alongside recognizable standards and classical selections gives students real musical payoff while building their fundamentals, and the multiple accompaniment styles available through MakeMusic Cloud let you adapt the book to your ensemble's needs throughout the year.

Opening this book, you move past the basics into real band playing. The familiar melodies from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Star Wars sit alongside folk traditions and new commissions, creating a sense that flute study connects to music students already know while introducing them to contemporary composers and varied musical cultures.

Flute students progressing through their second year of band study who are ready to expand into a larger range and tackle more sophisticated rhythmic material. Teachers building their second-year curriculum will find a method that balances technical development with genuine musical engagement through songs students recognize and new concert pieces worth rehearsing.

• Explore the different accompaniment styles available in MakeMusic Cloud for the same pieces. A swing version of a standard can help students feel how articulation and phrasing shift with style, reinforcing their rhythmic flexibility.
• Use the two commissioned pieces (Celtic Air and Dance and Destiny) as performance goals early in the year. Knowing where they're headed keeps students engaged through the scale studies and technique work.
• Work through the rhythm patterns first without the accompaniment CD. Once students own the notation, the recording becomes a learning tool rather than a crutch.

Anchor your Level Two band's fall concert around the commissioned pieces as centerpieces, using the patriotic and classical selections as supporting program elements. The popular standards work well for winter concert variety and community engagement, while the world music and scale studies support your ongoing technique curriculum across the entire year.

• Expanded range on the instrument
• Scale study and major/minor tonality
• Syncopated rhythms and mixed meters
• Articulation and phrasing in varied musical styles
• Ensemble balance and blend
• Reading and responding to different accompaniment textures