Because a fine orchestra depends on fine players, Solo Time for Strings emphasizes individual accomplishment, progress, and achievement while preparing young students for participation in a school orchestra. The series teaches reading in conjunction with note learning, enabling students to start playing melodies as soon as possible, and is appropriate for class or individual instruction. The solos assist in a progressive technical development from 'twinkle, twinkle' in Book 1 to music by Vivaldi in Book 5. / Formation Musicale

A Practical Rhythm Reading Course-Designed for choirs bands orchestras and general music classes 'The Rhythm Reader' promotes quick comprehension with solid rhythm reading resulting in only a few minutes of use each rehearsal. Assuming no prior music readingexperience on the students' part rhythm concepts are introduced logically and sequentially throughout more than 90 challenging exercises. Optional Accompaniment Trax promote high motivation and success for all students. Theserecordings feature a wide variety of styles and timbres from classical to reggae string quartet to rock making learning to sight-read FUN!Available: Teacher Edition Student Edition Reproducible Pak (includesreproducible rhythm patterns) and Accompaniment CD. For all ages.