Sound Innovations for Concert Band, Book 2: E-flat Alto Saxophone Book & Online Media
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Sound Innovations for Concert Band, Book 2: E-flat Alto Saxophone Book & Online Media
A Revolutionary Method for Early-Intermediate Musicians
By Robert Sheldon, Peter Boonshaft, Dave Black, and Bob Phillips
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Sound Innovations for Concert Band, Book 2 continues your student's musical journey by teaching with a complete review of Book 1, and a segmented presentation of new concepts while introducing ensemble playing. Following the unique Sound Innovations organization, the band method contains levels, each of which is divided into several sections that introduces concepts separately, providing benchmarks, assessment, and intermediate goals. The isolation of new concepts helps facilitate the understanding of more advanced material. Sound Advice sections throughout the Teacher's Score assist with quick and easy-to-use tips and suggestions. Plenty of practice and performance opportunities are also provided in order to reinforce each lesson. MasterClass lessons with woodwind and brass ensemble videos and accompaniment recordings are available streaming at www.alfred.com/SIOnline from anywhere with internet access. Learn more at www.alfred.com/SIOnline.
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"Sound Innovations by Alfred Music is a dream-come-true method for beginning concert band and string orchestra. Its infusion of technology provides an open-ended architecture of the first order. This unique blend of time-tested strategies and technology offer a great foundation for a successful learning experience."
---John Kuzmich, Jr., BandDirector.com
This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
"Sound Innovations by Alfred Music is a dream-come-true method for beginning concert band and string orchestra. Its infusion of technology provides an open-ended architecture of the first order. This unique blend of time-tested strategies and technology offer a great foundation for a successful learning experience."
---John Kuzmich, Jr., BandDirector.com
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Robert Sheldon stands among today's most widely performed composers for wind band. He serves as lead author of Sound Innovations for Concert Band and has created a substantial catalog of works that captivate both performers and listeners through their expressive depth. His compositions appear regularly on international concert and contest programs worldwide.
Sheldon's achievements have earned him recognition from the American School Band Director's Association, Phi Beta Mu, and the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. He maintains an active commission schedule and releases numerous concert band publications annually. In 2020, VanderCook College of Music granted him an honorary doctorate in recognition of his contributions to music.
His professional engagement extends across the globe through guest conducting appearances with All-State and Regional Honor Bands, music education clinics, and presentations at colleges, universities, and state music education conferences. Sheldon has conducted throughout the United States and internationally in Japan, Canada, Italy, Germany, Australia, and China. His works have been performed at prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall, Orchestra Hall, Boston Symphony Hall, the Sydney Opera House, and the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Sheldon's achievements have earned him recognition from the American School Band Director's Association, Phi Beta Mu, and the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. He maintains an active commission schedule and releases numerous concert band publications annually. In 2020, VanderCook College of Music granted him an honorary doctorate in recognition of his contributions to music.
His professional engagement extends across the globe through guest conducting appearances with All-State and Regional Honor Bands, music education clinics, and presentations at colleges, universities, and state music education conferences. Sheldon has conducted throughout the United States and internationally in Japan, Canada, Italy, Germany, Australia, and China. His works have been performed at prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall, Orchestra Hall, Boston Symphony Hall, the Sydney Opera House, and the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Peter Loel Boonshaft stands as one of today's most dynamic voices in music education. As Director of Education for Jupiter Band Instruments, he has established himself through speaking and conducting engagements across all fifty states and internationally. His weekly "Boonshaft's Blog" continues to reach and inspire music educators globally.
His contributions to the field have earned him extraordinary recognition. Boonshaft received the inaugural "George M. Parks Award for Leadership in Music Education" from the National Association for Music Education and Music For All. He holds membership in Pi Kappa Lambda and Alpha Chi honor societies and has been named a National Endowment for the Arts "Artist in Residence" three times. Additional honors include the Al G. Wright Award of Distinction from Women Band Directors International, honorary life membership in the Tri-M Music Honor Society (three times), and selection for the Center for Scholarly Research and Academic Excellence at Hofstra University, where he is Professor Emeritus of Music.
Boonshaft's academic credentials include a Bachelor of Music (Summa Cum Laude), Master of Music Education in Conducting, and Doctor of Musical Arts degree, along with a Certificate from the Kodály Musical Training Institute. He previously taught at Moravian College and the University of Hartford, where he earned the Regent's Award twice and the Outstanding Music Educator Award. He founded and directed both the Pennsylvania Youth Honors Concert Band and the Connecticut Valley Youth Wind Ensemble. His career has also included performances for former Presidents George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton, as well as Margaret Thatcher, and he has received official proclamations from five state governors.
His contributions to the field have earned him extraordinary recognition. Boonshaft received the inaugural "George M. Parks Award for Leadership in Music Education" from the National Association for Music Education and Music For All. He holds membership in Pi Kappa Lambda and Alpha Chi honor societies and has been named a National Endowment for the Arts "Artist in Residence" three times. Additional honors include the Al G. Wright Award of Distinction from Women Band Directors International, honorary life membership in the Tri-M Music Honor Society (three times), and selection for the Center for Scholarly Research and Academic Excellence at Hofstra University, where he is Professor Emeritus of Music.
Boonshaft's academic credentials include a Bachelor of Music (Summa Cum Laude), Master of Music Education in Conducting, and Doctor of Musical Arts degree, along with a Certificate from the Kodály Musical Training Institute. He previously taught at Moravian College and the University of Hartford, where he earned the Regent's Award twice and the Outstanding Music Educator Award. He founded and directed both the Pennsylvania Youth Honors Concert Band and the Connecticut Valley Youth Wind Ensemble. His career has also included performances for former Presidents George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton, as well as Margaret Thatcher, and he has received official proclamations from five state governors.
Dave Black is a percussionist and composer who holds a Bachelor of Music in percussion performance from California State University, Northridge. Throughout his career, he has performed and recorded internationally with numerous renowned entertainers and productions, establishing himself as a prolific creator in the field.
Black's compositions and arrangements have earned him significant recognition within the music industry. Over 60 of his works have been published by major music publishers and many have been recorded. His accolades include 26 consecutive ASCAP Popular Composer Awards, two GRAMMY Award participation and nomination certificates, the Percussive Arts Society President's Industry Award, and a Modern Drummer Readers Poll award for educational materials. Additionally, his compositions have been featured as source and background music in television shows and films, including the movie Drumline.
As one of the world's most successful percussion education authors, Black has written or co-written more than 30 books. His most notable works include Alfred's Drum Method, recognized as the world's current bestseller, and Sound Innovations for Concert Band. His educational materials have achieved remarkable commercial success, with combined sales exceeding two million units worldwide, and are used by young musicians globally. His drum method book alone earned a certified Gold Record award for selling over 500,000 copies.
Black's compositions and arrangements have earned him significant recognition within the music industry. Over 60 of his works have been published by major music publishers and many have been recorded. His accolades include 26 consecutive ASCAP Popular Composer Awards, two GRAMMY Award participation and nomination certificates, the Percussive Arts Society President's Industry Award, and a Modern Drummer Readers Poll award for educational materials. Additionally, his compositions have been featured as source and background music in television shows and films, including the movie Drumline.
As one of the world's most successful percussion education authors, Black has written or co-written more than 30 books. His most notable works include Alfred's Drum Method, recognized as the world's current bestseller, and Sound Innovations for Concert Band. His educational materials have achieved remarkable commercial success, with combined sales exceeding two million units worldwide, and are used by young musicians globally. His drum method book alone earned a certified Gold Record award for selling over 500,000 copies.
Bob Phillips, born in 1953, is a composer, author, conductor, and music educator who has fundamentally shaped string education through innovative pedagogy. Recognized as a leading figure in large group instruction and eclectic string styles, his teaching materials and compositions reach thousands of student musicians annually across classrooms nationwide.
Phillips has created more than 25 instructional book series, including the complete Sound Innovations curriculum and six groundbreaking eclectic publications: Fiddlers Philharmonic, Jazz Philharmonic, Rock Philharmonic, Mariachi Philharmonic, Latin Philharmonic, and Fiddle and Song. With over 200 published works for orchestras and bands, he holds the distinction of being an award-winning ASCAP composer whose pieces are regularly performed at the prestigious Midwest Clinic. His instructional DVD series, String Clinics to Go, has become a valuable resource for music teachers worldwide.
During his 27 years directing the string program in Saline, Michigan, Phillips built it into a nationally recognized model with more than 700 students studying both classical and eclectic styles. He founded the Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic, which achieved international prominence under his direction while performing over 80 shows annually, including multiple performances at the White House and the Midwest Clinic. Phillips has also worked as assistant music director and arranger for the professional ensemble Barrage 8 and served as resident conductor and arranger for Seattle's Wintergrass Festival for 12 years. He regularly conducts youth orchestras and all-state ensembles across the country, including programs at Interlochen, Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, and various state honor orchestras.
Phillips has created more than 25 instructional book series, including the complete Sound Innovations curriculum and six groundbreaking eclectic publications: Fiddlers Philharmonic, Jazz Philharmonic, Rock Philharmonic, Mariachi Philharmonic, Latin Philharmonic, and Fiddle and Song. With over 200 published works for orchestras and bands, he holds the distinction of being an award-winning ASCAP composer whose pieces are regularly performed at the prestigious Midwest Clinic. His instructional DVD series, String Clinics to Go, has become a valuable resource for music teachers worldwide.
During his 27 years directing the string program in Saline, Michigan, Phillips built it into a nationally recognized model with more than 700 students studying both classical and eclectic styles. He founded the Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic, which achieved international prominence under his direction while performing over 80 shows annually, including multiple performances at the White House and the Midwest Clinic. Phillips has also worked as assistant music director and arranger for the professional ensemble Barrage 8 and served as resident conductor and arranger for Seattle's Wintergrass Festival for 12 years. He regularly conducts youth orchestras and all-state ensembles across the country, including programs at Interlochen, Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, and various state honor orchestras.