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Technic Today, Part 2: Trombone Book

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Technic Today, Part 2: Trombone Book

Technic Today, Part 2: Trombone Book

A Supplementary Technic Book

By James D. Ployhar

Item: 00-CBC00183
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Technic Today, Part Two is a companion book designed to reinforce the technical aspect of the basic method Band Today, Part Two, of the Contemporary Band Course. The natural progression of the materials makes Technic Today an ideal supplement to any intermediate band method.

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Additional Details
Series: Contemporary Band Course
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 24
ISBN10: 0-7692-2783-X
ISBN13: 978-0-7692-2783-2
UPC: 029156015010
SKU: 00-CBC00183
Instrumentation: Trombone

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About the Author: James D. Ployhar

James D. Ployhar

James D. Ployhar has shaped band education through more than 800 published works and a teaching career spanning nearly two decades in public schools. His orchestration studies with Knud Havalde of the Danish Royal Philharmonic Orchestra informed a distinctive compositional voice that balances accessibility with musical substance. The Contemporary Band Course, now published by Alfred Music, stands as his signature contribution to the field and has been translated into multiple languages, establishing his methods in classrooms across Europe and beyond.

Plyohar's influence extends through clinics and conducting appearances at universities and festivals throughout North America and Europe. He holds degrees from Valley City State University and Northern Colorado University, with graduate study in composition at California State University-Long Beach. His contributions to music education have earned him the National Band Association Citation of Excellence and the Distinguished Alumnus Award, and he has served as a member of the American Bandmasters Association.

Why we love this

Ployhar understands what intermediate trombonists actually need to develop secure technique without overwhelming them. This book delivers focused, musical exercises that feel like they belong in rehearsal rather than sitting apart from your method, making it easy to weave into your regular warm-up and skill-building routine.

What to expect

These are working exercises crafted by someone who has spent years in band rooms understanding what students struggle with at the intermediate level. The material feels purposeful and direct, without pretense or unnecessary complexity, designed to strengthen the skills your band needs right now.

Who it's for

Intermediate trombonists working through Band Today, Part Two or any comparable intermediate method will find this supplement essential for building the technical foundation their repertoire demands. Directors seeking reinforcement materials that complement rather than duplicate their core method will appreciate the straightforward approach and alignment with contemporary band pedagogy.

How to get the most out of it

  • Isolate passages that expose gaps in range or articulation control; return to them daily until they feel automatic, then move forward.
  • Group related exercises by technical demand rather than page order, clustering all lip flexibility work together or all articulation studies in sequence.
  • Play each exercise with consistent tone and intonation before increasing tempo; speed without control locks in bad habits.

How to use it

Use this as your daily warm-up supplement during the weeks you're covering corresponding units in Band Today, Part Two, rotating through sections to maintain focus on emerging technical needs. Its 24-page scope makes it manageable alongside performance repertoire without requiring additional rehearsal time.

Skills your students will build

  • Long tone control and breath support
  • Slide technique and position accuracy
  • Articulation clarity (single and multiple tonguing)
  • Range extension in the upper register
  • Lip flexibility and flexibility across the harmonic series
  • Rhythmic precision and subdivision reading
  • Intonation stability across dynamic ranges

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