Ensemble Development for Advanced Concert Band
About this collection
Ensemble Development for Advanced Concert Band
Sound Innovations for Concert Band: Ensemble Development is a comprehensive method series designed to build musicianship and ensemble skills at the advanced level. Created by Peter Boonshaft and Chris Bernotas, this collection contains 30 titles covering the full concert band instrumentation, from flute and clarinet through trombone and percussion. Each book focuses on technique, tone, and blend while developing the listening and response skills that define a mature ensemble.
Who it's for
- Advanced concert band directors seeking systematic ensemble development
- Section leaders and principal players preparing for challenging literature
- Private instructors working with serious band students
What's inside
- 30 instrument-specific part books by Boonshaft and Bernotas
- Full concert band instrumentation: woodwinds, brass, and percussion
- Advanced-level exercises for tone, technique, and ensemble blend
- One conductor score included in the collection
Things to consider
Since this is an advanced method series, you'll want part books for each chair you're filling. Start with your principal players (flute 1, clarinet 1, trumpet 1) and add second parts as your section depth allows. The single conductor score works for directing all exercises, so you won't need multiples unless you're running split rehearsals.