Start the School Year Strong: Win a Free Class Set of Sound Innovations!

As every music educator knows, preparing for a new school year takes incredible energy…and classroom budgets can stretch thin fast. That’s why we want to give back and support the teachers keeping music alive in our schools!

From August 18 through August 31, 2026, enter our Back-to-School Giveaway for a chance to win 1 of 4 complete class sets of Sound Innovations Book 1, 2nd Edition (Band or Strings, English or Spanish). Each grand prize includes a Teacher Manual and up to 35 student books, a nearly $600 value for your program.

Why a Full Class Set Matters

We sat down with Marianne from our Alfred Music Education Team to talk about what having brand-new, matching materials means for a beginner ensemble on day one:

"When every student in the room has their own book from day one, the energy is electric. It eliminates the stress of shared or missing materials, builds immediate confidence, and sets a standard of pride for the whole ensemble. A complete class set isn't just paper and print; it’s the foundation for a seamless, joyful learning environment all year long."

— Marianne White, Alfred Music Education Team

Bonus: Instant Free Resources Just for Entering!

We know your time is precious, so we made entering quick and rewarding. Every teacher who signs up instantly receives free downloadable PDF warmups and exercises for band and strings to use with students right away. Even if you aren't drawn for a grand prize, you’re still a winner!

How to Enter

1. Visit our giveaway page.

2. Provide a few details, like which prize you’d like to win (takes under 60 seconds!).

3. Sit back and relax! Your free warmup PDFs are on the way to your inbox.

👉 Click Here to Enter the Giveaway & Claim Your Free Warmups!

Entries close August 31, 2026. Open to K-12 Band and Orchestra Directors in the U.S. and Canada. Good luck, and have a fantastic start to the school year!