Piano Camp, Book 1: Piano Book

Name: Piano Camp, Book 1: Piano Book
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-14554
Price: 8.95 USD
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Five Sessions of Musical Activities for the Early Elementary Piano Student

By June C. Montgomery

Level: Early Elementary / Elementary

Item: 00-14554

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These unique books provide all of the materials you will need to create piano camps for students in the early levels. They include sections on "How to Schedule Piano Camps" and give a sample schedule for a typical two-hour session. Each book contains five 8-page units, each including note reading, intervals, sight reading, rhythm and note values, ear training, music symbols, terms and a composer page. Three group games are included in each book to provide additional incentives to excel. The books correlate with Alfred's Basic Piano Library, Levels 1A-3, but can be used with any method.

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Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 48

ISBN10: 0-7390-1259-2

ISBN13: 978-0-7390-1259-8

UPC: 038081149868

SKU: 00-14554

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About the Composer: June C. Montgomery

June C. Montgomery earned her degree from Florida State University and spent over two decades teaching private piano lessons while also serving as an elementary music educator. Her work in schools earned her recognition as an Outstanding Elementary Teacher of America and membership in Delta Kappa Gamma, experiences that shaped her understanding of how young students learn music most effectively.

Beyond the classroom, Montgomery has built a substantial catalog of educational piano materials for Alfred Publishing Company, ranging from solo repertoire to comprehensive series like FUNdamental Musicianship Skills, Theory Through the Year, and the Piano Camp books. She has collaborated with respected colleagues including Maurice Hinson and Martha Mier, presented at state and national music teacher conferences, and served as carillonneur at the Stephen Foster Memorial. Her work in church music, directing children's choirs and serving as pianist, continues to inform her writing for young musicians.

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Why we love this

Piano Camp Book 1 takes the guesswork out of running a group piano instruction program by providing a complete framework: scheduling guidelines, lesson structure, and ready-to-use materials that work across multiple method books. The five units systematically build foundational skills while the integrated games create genuine excitement that keeps early-level students invested in their practice.

What to expect

Moving through Piano Camp Book 1 feels like discovering music's building blocks through direct engagement rather than passive instruction. Each unit scaffolds naturally from note reading through intervals, rhythm, ear training, and music symbols, creating moments where students suddenly understand how all the pieces connect.

Who it's for

Piano Camp Book 1 serves teachers who lead group piano instruction for students in early elementary through elementary levels, whether running a formal camp, after-school group class, or supplemental lesson series. It works whether your students are working through Alfred's Basic Piano Library or any other standard method at Levels 1A through 3.

How to get the most out of it

Use the composer pages to spark conversation about style and era before diving into technical work; students retain concepts better when connected to musical context.
Rotate between the ear training and sight-reading sections within a single session to prevent fatigue while maintaining momentum.
Deploy the group games as reward structures tied to specific unit completions rather than saving them all for the final day.

How to use it

Use Piano Camp Book 1 as the backbone for summer piano intensives, winter break group classes, or as a supplemental resource during the school year to reinforce method book instruction. The built-in games and structured two-hour session model make it ideal for community music schools, school district group piano programs, or private studio teachers offering group instruction.