Belwin Intermediate Band Method: Trombone (B.C.) Book

The Belwin Intermediate series bridges the gap between elementary fundamentals and more demanding repertoire with clarity and confidence. Weber's sequencing respects where students actually are technically while building the stamina and reading skills they need to play meaningful literature alongside their peers.

Straightforward and encouraging. The material respects the trombone's unique voice without pretense, moving through foundational technique with steady purpose and building both confidence and capability.

Trombonists in the second year of band study or transitioning from elementary programs into intermediate concert band. This book works equally well for students continuing with their elementary method or those joining a band program after private instruction.

• Coordinate slide position changes with air support so students maintain consistent tone across registral shifts rather than letting air drop when repositioning
• Work through exercises at a steady tempo first, then gradually increase speed only after the passage sits comfortably in both mind and muscle
• Balance the harmonic function of each part within the full band texture; trombone voices in middle and low registers need clear distinction from other sections

Use this as your primary technical and reading resource during the first year or two of intermediate band, assigning exercises that align with the repertoire your band is learning. The 32-page length makes it practical for weekly assignment cycles without overwhelming students.

• Second and third position flexibility
• Reading in bass clef across treble and staff ranges
• Sustaining longer phrases with consistent tone
• Intonation adjustment in ensemble contexts
• Basic rhythmic precision in mixed meters
• Range extension into the upper register