Yamaha Band Method
About this collection
Yamaha Band Method
The Yamaha Band Method is a comprehensive curriculum designed for beginning and intermediate concert band students learning to read music and play their instruments together. Created by respected educators including Sandy Feldstein and John Kinyon, these books guide students through foundational technique, rhythm, and ensemble skills. You'll find individual student books for every band instrument—flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and more—plus ensemble arrangements that let students perform together from the start. The series combines student books with conductor scores and supplementary materials to support both classroom learning and private practice.
Who it's for
- Band directors launching a beginning ensemble program
- Private instructors teaching individual band instruments
- First-year students picking up their instrument
What's inside
- Individual student books for each band instrument at Beginning and Intermediate levels
- Ensemble arrangements for small and large groups
- Conductor scores and accompaniment materials
- Supplementary exercises and Christmas arrangements
Things to consider
Start with Book 1 if your students are new to reading music and their instrument; move to later books only once they're comfortable with basic rhythm patterns and note reading. Pair student books with the conductor score so you can follow along in rehearsal and track what each section is learning. Ensemble books should supplement individual practice, not replace it.