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Belwin 21st Century Band Method, Level 2: Combined Percussion Book

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Belwin 21st Century Band Method, Level 2: Combined Percussion Book

Belwin 21st Century Band Method, Level 2: Combined Percussion Book

By Jack Bullock and Anthony Maiello

Level: 2

Item: 00-B21219
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Level Two, continues at the same pace as Level One, expanding range, scale study, rhythms, technique, and ensemble playing. As well as classical, world music, and patriotic pieces, there are 11 popular standard songs, including: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang * Sleigh Ride * A Trumpeter's Lullaby * The Little Drummer Boy * Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas * I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing * The Syncopated Clock * We're Off to See the Wizard * The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down * Theme from Star Wars. The two commissioned performance pieces are Celtic Air and Dance by Elliot del Borgo, and Destiny by Larry Clark. All exercises, songs, and performance pieces are on one CD accompaniment. In addition, accompaniments are available on MakeMusic Cloud by Coda Music Technology; most of the pieces have multiple choices of different styles of accompaniments. This book combines the percussion book (snare drum, bass drum, and auxiliary percussion) on left hand pages, and keyboard percussion on right hand pages.

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Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 64
ISBN10: 0-7692-8631-3
ISBN13: 978-0-7692-8631-0
UPC: 029156999228
SKU: 00-B21219
Instrumentation: Combined Percussion

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About the Author: Jack Bullock

Jack Bullock

Jack Bullock's foundation in music education runs deep. He earned undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees in Music Education and spent two decades teaching instrumental music in the classroom, including seven years at Ithaca College's School of Music where he served as assistant band director and later chaired the Music Education Department.

As a composer and arranger, Bullock has an expansive catalog of over 600 publications across concert band, orchestra, jazz ensemble, and marching band. His work as co-author of the Belwin 21st Century Band Method reflects his commitment to building comprehensive, playable curricula for young musicians. He has conducted clinics and workshops throughout the United States, Canada, and England, and holds membership in ASCAP since 1980.

Why we love this

Level 2 delivers exactly what percussionists need to progress without overwhelming them. The dual-page layout (snare, bass, and auxiliary on the left; keyboard percussion on the right) lets you teach both sides of the percussion section using one book, and the balance of technique studies, world music, and recognizable songs keeps engagement high across a full year of instruction.

What to expect

A mix of musical substance and pure joy. One moment you're working through scale patterns and technique, the next you're playing Chitty Chitty Bang Bang or the Star Wars theme, which brings immediate satisfaction and reminds percussionists that this work leads somewhere recognizable and fun. The world music and patriotic selections add variety and cultural breadth to rehearsals.

Who it's for

This book is designed for percussion sections transitioning from foundational playing to intermediate technical and ensemble demands. It serves students in a Level 2 concert band curriculum who are ready to tackle expanded range, more complex rhythms, and layered parts that support the full band sound.

How to get the most out of it

  • Rotate students through keyboard and snare/bass parts during ensemble pieces to ensure everyone gains experience across the percussion family.
  • Use the MakeMusic Cloud accompaniments to explore different style choices for the same piece; hearing swing versus straight feels for a popular standard can deepen rhythmic understanding.
  • Break scale and technique work into short daily warm-up segments rather than isolated practice sessions; this integrates preparatory work into rehearsal flow.
  • Feature the two commissioned pieces (Celtic Air and Dance, and Destiny) as performance goals early in the term so students have time to refine details and take ownership of the arrangement.

How to use it

Integrate this as the core method for your second-year percussionists across the academic year. The popular standards and commissioned pieces make natural performance items for holiday concerts, winter pops, and spring recitals, while the technique and scale work builds the foundation for Level 3 advancement. Pair performances of the Larry Clark and Elliot del Borgo pieces with similar-level band repertoire to showcase what thoughtful percussion writing can achieve.

Skills your students will build

  • Expanded range on snare drum, bass drum, and keyboard percussion instruments
  • Reading and executing rhythmic patterns in duple and triple meters
  • Technique on multiple percussion instruments within a single piece
  • Ensemble balance and listening when layering snare, bass, and keyboard parts
  • Sight-reading in different musical styles (classical, world music, popular standards, patriotic)

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