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SOUNDINNOVATIONS

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STRINGS

BROCHURE & SAMPLER

for STRING ORCHESTRA

BOOK 2

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SI for STRINGS METHOD OVERVIEW

AuthorsThe Sound Innovations authors bring years of extensive teaching, conducting, and composing experience.

Pedagogue, composer, teacher trainer and lead author of SI for String Orchestra, Phillips is renowned as a leader in string education. During his 27 years teaching strings and winds in Michigan, Phillips built a thriving orchestra program that was a national model of excellence. A recognized expert in the use of large-group pedagogy, he has presented clinics throughout the nation and around the world. Phillips has authored over 50 books for use in the string classroom, including the groundbreaking Philharmonic series, and has had over 75 works published for student ensembles. His conducting resume includes professional, all-state, and youth orchestras, and he currently serves as Director of String Publications for Alfred Music and President of the American String Teachers Association.

Well-known composer/music educator and lead author of SI for Band, Robert Sheldon has taught band and orchestra in the Florida and Illinois public schools, was conductor of the Alachua County Youth Orchestra, and has served on the faculty at Florida State University. As the Alfred Music Concert Band Editor, he maintains active composing and conducting schedules, and regularly accepts commissions for new works. An internationally recognized clinician, Sheldon has conducted numerous Regional Festivals and All-States throughout the United States and abroad.

A recognized leader, Dr. Kirk D. Moss holds an appointment as an Associate Professor of Music and Chair of the Music Education Department at the Lawrence University Conservatory of Music in Appleton, WI. He is a past national president of the American String Teachers Association and has appeared as a guest conductor, clinician, or adjudicator in more than thirty states. The University of Florida School of Music awarded him an Alumni Outstanding Achievement Award, and he has received four ASTA National Citation for Leadership & Merit awards. With 12 years of experience teaching elementary, middle, and high school orchestras, school orchestras under his direction earned distinction at state, national, and international events. One of his former high schools honors him by annually awarding a college string scholarship in his name.

Hailed as one of the most exciting and exhilarating voices in music education today, Peter Boonshaft has been a guest clinician all over the world. He is the author of the critically acclaimed books Teaching Music with Passion, Teaching Music with Purpose, and Teaching Music with Promise. Having taught for 29 years, he is currently on the faculty of Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. Dr. Boonshaft has received honors from political leaders around the world and has been selected three times as a National Endowment for the Arts “Artist in Residence.”

Bob Phillips

Robert Sheldon Dr. Kirk D. Moss

Peter Boonshaft

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Revolutionary Methods for Musicians

METHOD OVERVIEW SI for STRINGS

Sound Innovations for String Orchestra is a revolutionary method that combines time-tested educational concepts, input from thousands of teachers, and advances in modern technology. Using solid pedagogy that follows state and national music education standards, Book 1 of the method can even be customized to use your own experiences in creating the best approach for your classroom.

WHICH LEVEL IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

BOOK 1Great for beginners Pages 4–13

Also for beginners, Director’s Choice Customizable Edition Pages 12–13

SOUND DEVELOPMENT FOR INTERMEDIATE ORCHESTRAPerfect for Middle or High School Pages 21–25

BOOK 2

Flexible follow-up for any beginning method Pages 14–20

SOUND DEVELOPMENT FOR ADVANCED ORCHESTRAIdeal for High School Pages 26–30

Method FeaturesNo matter what level you’re working through, all Sound Innovations books feature the following:

Solid pedagogy written to comply with state and national music education standards Straightforward approach to introducing and reinforcing concepts Availability in SmartMusic

Content organized in levels to provide benchmarks and intermediate goals Many performance opportunities, including solos, duets, and orchestra arrangements Clean, clear, and uncluttered page layout Introduction to various musical styles

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A Revolutionary Method for Beginning Musicians

SI for STRINGS BOOK 1 INTRODUCTION

Sound Innovations for String Orchestra, Book 1 breaks the material down into six levels while using a modern, clean page layout. Pages have been left uncluttered and goals clearly defined in order to allow students to easily identify and focus on important concepts. All rhythms are introduced with subdivided counting and a reinforcement exercise.

Sound Innovations, Book 1 is available in two versions:Standard Edition: Available at your local retailer. This version contains the pedagogical choices that most teachers preferred when asked in focus groups. Director’s Choice Customizable Edition: Available to order at alfred.com/si. Enjoy the freedom to create your own method within the framework developed by the authors. Make pedagogical choices like choosing to start with arco or pizzicato technique, then change your playlist and add enrichment pages. Learn more on pages 12–13.

Each student book includes an instrument-specific DVD and MP3 CD Teacher’s Score is available as book only or with a complete resource library of student CDs and DVDs Available in SmartMusic, the first 100 lines are free

Clean, clear page layouts and clear identification of goals Performance opportunities to reinforce new concepts Each correlated performance music piece contains an educational pack that includes composition notes, historical information, and more Sound Advice sections throughout the Teacher’s Score assist with quick and easy-to-use tips and suggestions Student books are available on iBooks

Features

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The biggest help [for learning how to hold the cello bow] was actually the Sound Innovations DVD. After watching Section 1, something just magically clicked where I realized that my whole hand needed to be draped deeper onto the bow… The visual of the cellist’s fingers touching the bottom of the frog did wonders for my mental conception of how my right hand should be shaped.

Mya HuntMusic Education MajorLawrence University

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Instrument-specific Master Classes on DVD are included with every student book so that the student can learn to emulate the teacher’s tone, technique, and musicianship. Unlike most method books, these DVDs are referenced throughout the book to teach beginning and more advanced techniques.

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FEATURES BOOK 1 SI for STRINGS

Instrument-Specific DVD

Instrument-Specific CD

Final SoloThe DVD closes with a performance of the final solo from the book to provide inspiration and modeling of a high level of musicianship.

DVDDVD referenced throughout the book teaches beginning and more advanced techniques.

Each DVD addresses: Instrument set-up and care Left-hand set-up Introduction of notes on all strings Right-hand set-up Bow placement and movement Producing a good sound

Plus, more advanced techniques, such as: Hooked and slurred bowings Dynamics Double stops

Scan to view a clip of the bass Master Class DVD alfred.com/sistrings1dvd

Scan to listen to a clip of the bass MP3 CD

alfred.com/sistrings1cd

Track Numbers Track numbers correlate to the exercise numbers in each book.

Recorded accompaniments are included in MP3 format for every line of music in each book. The recordings are performed by a professional musician, and each contains an example and play-along accompaniment track in a variety of musical styles, including classical, bluegrass, Latin, and more.

Each CD includes: Live, instrument-specific recording of the melody for each line of the book Play-along track without the melody for each line of the book Instrument-specific acoustic recording of a tuning note for each string Click-off for each recording SI Player with Tempo Change Technology, allowing students to speed up or slow down the tempo to suit their practice needs

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Clean, clear page layoutsSI for Strings presents lessons in a modern and clean page layout. Pages have been left uncluttered to allow students to easily identify and focus on important concepts. Note Introduction

Each new note is introduced with a diagram of the fingering position, eliminating the need to reference a separate page. New notes include an introductory exercise followed by a reinforcement exercise. Notes are introduced in a logical order with many opportunities for the student to implement and practice them.

CountingAll rhythms are introduced with subdivided counting and a reinforcement exercise. Graphics are used to explain the concept of silence, which makes it easier for students to understand.

GoalsEvery exercise includes a brief statement identifying what the student should learn.

Supportive ElementsSI for Strings provides aids to teaching tone production throughout the book. Both the graphics and the DVD illustrate levels of the bow, bowing lanes, and string crossings.

SI for STRINGS BOOK 1 FEATURES

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Full-Length SoloSI for Strings includes many performance opportunities such as solos, duets, and orchestra arrangements, including a full-length solo at the end of the book. A demonstration is included on the Master Class DVD, as well as examples and play-along recordings on the student CD.

AccompanimentA piano accompaniment included on the page allows a family member or friend to accompany the student, encouraging music outside the classroom.

GlossaryA glossary of terms is also included in the back of the book for easy reference.

Clear Beginnings• Holding the instrument• Guitar position• Shoulder position• Playing pizzicato• Learning finger numbers

This page should be used in conjunction with the included DVD.


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Fingering ChartSI for Strings includes a proportional, visually clear fingering chart.

Play-Along DVDIn SI for Strings, crucial skills are carefully demonstrated on the DVD in a format that allows the student to play along.

Left-Hand Set-UpSI for Strings is full of illustrations and directions that provide sequential and gradual introduction of skills.

Right-Hand Set-UpIn SI for Strings, the bow is introduced with clear, progressive illustrations.

DiagramsGreat left-hand diagrams are reinforced with close-ups on the DVD. Each new note has a very clear finger illustration immediately preceding the music.

DVD DemonstrationsSequential bow-hold development is reinforced with a detailed demonstration on the DVD.


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AssessmentThe Sound Check boxes provide assessment rubrics at the end of each level for teacher, self, or peer evaluation.

CompositionStudents are asked to write their own variation of familiar tunes in composition lessons.

ImprovisationStudents are encouraged to improvise in various styles.

Performance Music SeriesOur performance music catalog includes the Sound Innovations series. Each of the correlated performance pieces includes an educational pack for the teacher that contains reproducible pages for the students and curricular material for the teacher. Available for all instruments, each educational pack is written by the composer of the piece and includes notes on the composition, historical information, exercises to help with specific technical issues, pedagogy, and performance suggestions.

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The purchase of this piece carries with it the right to photocopy this part for use by your orchestra. NOT FOR RESALE

RIGAUDON – EDUCATIONAL PACK – VIOLIN

ABOUT THE PIECE

Rigaudon was written by Henry Purcell (1659–1695) and was arranged by Bob Phillips. During the Baroque period in music composers often wrote music based on dance forms. The rigaudon was a French dance in or time and is usually a simple dance that contains regular phrases. Dance movements were often organized in suites during the Baroque period of music. Each dance was a movement of a larger suite of dances.

SUGGESTED LISTENING

Rigaudon at www.alfred.com/downloads, as well as music of the following composers: Henry Purcell, George Friderich Handel, and Johann Sebastian Bach.

ABOUT THE COMPOSER

Henry Purcell (1659–1695) was born in Westminster, England. Purcell wrote music as a child as early as 9 years old. One of his earliest jobs was as a music copyist at Westminster Abby in 1676. During his lifetime he wrote both sacred and secular music. He is one of England’s most famous composers. Some of his works include the opera Dido and Aeneas, music for the theater, such as The Fairy Queen, as well as many odes and anthems.

ABOUT THE ARRANGER

Bob Phillips (b. 1953) is the Director of String Publications for Alfred Music Publishing Company. As an internationally recognized clinician he has presented clinics and conducted throughout the United States and abroad. For more information visit his website: www.phillipsfi ddlers.com.

FORM AND ANALYSIS OF RIGAUDONMeasure Key Technical and Expressive Elements

1–8 G The piece starts with the melody being played by the 1st violins, 2nd violins and violas in harmony. It should be played smoothly with a slight attack in the bow. The opening section should sound regal and royal.

9–16 G The melody is restated in typical Baroque style with a softer dynamic for contrast.

17–24 G The second part of the melody should be played with a little separation after the quarter notes. The dynamic is marked piano and helps defi ne this section as a contrast to the opening regal statement. This section should sound more dance-like.

25–32 G The restatement of the second part of the melody is played in the violas and cellos and handed off to the violins to create a cascading change in timbre.

33–40 G This section is a repeat of the opening.

41–48 G The second part of the melody opens very strongly in the violins and violas and concludes the piece in a forte dynamic with a dramatic ritardando in the last two measures.

TERMINOLOGY FOUND IN RIGAUDON

Allegro A fast tempo

f Forte, played loud and strong

F Mezzo-forte, played medium loud

p Piano, played quietly

Slur Play on the same bow

≤ Move the bow to the left

≥ Move the bow to the right

Staccato Play with separation

Ritardando Gradually slow down

Can you fi nd examples of these terms and symbols in your part? (Not every player has all of these on their music.)

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Theme 1 Allegro

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& # 44 œ≥ œ œ œ≤ œ œp

Theme 2 Allegro

œ œ œ œ ˙ ˙ .˙ Œ

& 44 œ≥

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œ œ œ œ œ .˙≥ Œ ˙

≥˙ œ

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G Major Scale - Lower octave.

œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ

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G Major Scale - Upper octave.

œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ

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Compose a new ending to this phrase

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Improvisation means to create or perform music without preparation. Improvise a new ending to this phrase.

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RIGAUDON – EDUCATIONAL PACK – VIOLIN

IMPORTANT THEMES AND MELODIES

IMPORTANT OR CHALLENGING RHYTHMS

SCALES AND ARPEGGIOS

COMPOSITION

IMPROVISATION


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From the same great creators of SmartMusic, Finale enhances your program by offering easy, flexible tools that help produce personalized curriculum quickly.Enjoy: 1,500 customizable worksheets, flashcards, and pieces of repertoire Expanded linked parts Improved accidentals and rests

And don’t forget: Only Finale can create accompaniments that work seamlessly with SmartMusic!

SmartMusic

Available on iBooks for iPad and Mac

Finale 2014: Own the Future

The entire method is available in SmartMusic and the first 100 lines of the book are available for FREE to each student. Instructions for accessing this content can be found in the student book. The same SmartMusic availability applies to the customizable Director’s Choice Edition.

New to SmartMusic?SmartMusic transforms the way students practice and learn. As they play along with music onscreen, it gives students immediate feedback on their performance by showing correct pitches and rhythms in green and incorrect in red. They also are able to hear their part in context with a full ensemble.With SmartMusic, you have the ability to create and send assignments to each of your students. You can easily follow, document, and grade their progress, allowing for individualized instruction for each student.

NOW AVAILABLE ON iPAD®!

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Sound Innovations student books are now available on iBooks®! For school districts on the cutting edge of technology or for students who prefer to use an iPad® for practice or class rehearsal, audio and video are fully integrated for ease-of-use. Multi-touch books can be purchased on iBooks and read on iPad and Mac®, making them ideal for classroom use.

This Multi-Touch Method Features: Interactive diagrams Full-screen video demonstrations Ability to take notes, highlight text,

and create flash cards Authentic-sounding backing

tracks and full performances And much more!


Now More Flexible and Easier to Use

alfred.com/finale

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Book 1 Skill Chart

Introductory Pages

Sound Beginnings

(Level 1)

Sound Fundamentals

(Level 2)

Sound Musicianship

(Level 3)

Sound Techniques

(Level 4)

Sound Development

(Level 5)

Sound Performance

(Level 6)

Rhythms

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Tie

Pickup

Left-Hand Technique

Key of D Major Arpeggio Key of C Major Major Keys Pentatonic Scale

˜ D Major Scale Chord C Major Scale Minor Keys

¯ Half Step Chromatics

Î Whole Step Courtesy Accidentals

& Key of G Major

Ledger Line G Major Scale

Left-Hand Pizzicato

Right-Hand Technique

Pizzicato (page 3) Arco Slur Double Stops

, Hooked Bowing

≥Using Different Parts

of the Bow

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Bow Hold

Placing the Bow

Bowing Lanes

Moving the Bow

Levels of the Bow

String Crossings

Bow Speed

Sequence & Tempo

Rehearsal Marks U

1st & 2nd Endings D.C. al Fine Rallentando

Fine Ritardando

Andante

Moderato

Allegro

Style

Theme Round f f- p Orchestra Arrangment

Harmony F Solo

Duet p

Staccato Improvisation

Tenuto

Legato

SKILL CHART BOOK 1 SI for STRINGS

Sound Beginnings

(Level 1)

Sound Musicianship

(Level 3)

Sound Development

(Level 5)

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As a string teacher, there are many methods available to you. What if you could easily keep what you like about your method and replace the things you don’t?

Now you can customize with the Director’s Choice Edition of Sound Innovations.Book 1 Director’s Choice Edition is only available to order at alfred.com/si, where you can customize your own method within the framework created by the authors. Make pedagogical choices like choosing to start with arco or pizzicato technique, then change your playlist and add enrichment pages.

SI for STRINGS BOOK 1 DIRECTOR’S CHOICE CUSTOMIZABLE EDITION

Director’s Choice Customizable Edition

Logistics

Director’s Choice Pricing Options

Choose whether or not to include note names in the note heads for up to 6 pages

✓ ✓ ✓

Personalize the introductory letter page ✓ ✓ ✓

Personalize the book cover with your information ✓ ✓ ✓

Choose arco or pizzicato technique ✓ ✓ ✓

Choose ascending or descending pitch direction ✓ ✓ ✓

Choose starting note value ✓ ✓ ✓

Manage your playlist with non-copyrighted tunes ✓ ✓ ✓

Manage your playlist with copyrighted tunes ✓ ✓

Add up to 12 enrichment pages ✓ ✓

Add up to 32 enrichment pages ✓

Piano Accompaniment $13.99 $15.99 $18.99Teacher’s Score Book/MP3 CD/DVD Kit $59.99 $64.99 $69.99

Tier 1$9.99

Tier 2$10.99

Tier 3$12.99

How to order: Simply go to alfred.com/si and follow the prompts to customize your method. Most orders are received within 10 business days. In case class begins before then, print out the beginning of each of the student books and score to use in the meantime.

Payment methods accepted: Purchase Order (simply select your favorite retailer upon checkout) Credit Card Parents Pay (parents can log on to pay for their child’s book)

Small orders: If you need to purchase additional copies for any reason throughout the semester, individual books of your customized method are available with no minimum order requirement at the regular price, plus additional shipping and handling fees.

Pricing: Customize your method for only $1 more than the Standard Edition, $9.99 for most student books.

Add up to 12 enrichment pages and/or add copyrighted tunes to your method’s playlist for $2.00 more per book. Add up to 32 enrichment pages for $3.00 more per book.

SmartMusic:As with the Standard Edition, the first 100 lines of your customized method is available for free in SmartMusic, with the rest available for subscription users.

Ms. Smith’s Strings MethodPiantadosi Middle School

That’s less expensive than purchasing an additional supplemental book for each of your students!

Student Books (include DVD & MP3 CD):

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Getting Started

DIRECTOR’S CHOICE BOOK 1 SI for STRINGS

STEP 5 ADD ENRICHMENT PAGESDirector’s Choice allows you to add enrichment pages —for review and reinforcement, with no new concepts—after any/all of the levels in the book.

STEP 1 ALFRED.COM/SIVisit alfred.com/si, click on the “Customize Method” link to get started.

STEP 2 COVERPersonalize the cover of your method.

STEP 3 SELECT YOUR PEDAGOGY

Beginning technique (arco or pizzicato)

Pitch direction (ascending or descending)

Starting note value (quarter notes, or quarter notes and eighth notes)

Choose whether or not to include note names in the note heads for up to 6 pages

How to Customize Your Director’s Choice Edition, Book 1

STEP 4 MANAGE YOUR TUNES

STEP 6 SAVE, PREVIEW, AND ORDERYou can customize and save as many methods as you like. Preview and print a full violin book. Most orders are delivered within 10 business days. If you need the books sooner, you can print the first level of each student book and the first 50 pages of the score.

Your Director’s Choice Edition features a customized playlist (a list of the tunes included in your book), based on your preferences. You may substitute individual tunes or emphasize a particular style of music by selecting a genre. When you do this, you replace approximately 10%–20% of the tunes in the book with this genre. You can choose from:

African-American • Alternative Styles • American Folk/Patriotic • Australian • Canadian • Christian • Classical • Jewish • Latino • Movies/TV/Broadway • Pop/Rock • Texas • World Music • and more!

Technique and Rhythm

History

Theory/Composition/ Improvisation

Ensembles (including Pop)

Assessment

Repertoire

Scales

Finger Twisters

Practice Record

Duet Parts

Enrichment pages include:

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Each student book includes an instrument-family-specific DVD and MP3 CD Available in SmartMusic

Comprehensive review of Book 1 Clean, clear page layout and clear identification of goals Performance opportunities to teach ensemble playing and reinforce new concepts

Features

SI for STRINGS BOOK 2 INTRODUCTION

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A Revolutionary Method for Early-Intermediate Musicians

Sound Innovations for String Orchestra, Book 2 continues your students’ musical journey by teaching with segmented presentation of new concepts and further skill development. Isolating concepts and teaching them individually helps facilitate understanding of the more advanced material. Continuing the unique Sound Innovations structure, the book contains four levels, each of which are divided into several sections that introduce concepts separately and provide plenty of practice and performance opportunities to reinforce each lesson.

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This is the second year we are using [Sound Innovations] and getting outstanding results. All of our teachers agree that that the design, pacing, and layout of the book are superior to any other books we have tried. I have been teaching since 1982 and I have never had more fun teaching beginners. The book really seems to motivate kids to practice.

Joseph W. NebistinskyFine and Performing Arts ChairNorthern York County School DistrictDillsburg, PA

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DVDGuided by co-author Bob Phillips, the DVD included with each student book features individual instrument and ensemble-specific lessons demonstrated by a string ensemble. These master classes are presented by professional musicians and serve as a private lesson.

Scan to view a clip of the strings Master Class DVD

alfred.com/sistrings2dvd

CDThe MP3 CD demonstrates every line of music in the book, with a different instrument performing the melody for each line. The tuning notes and solo performance pieces are instrument-specific. Students will learn blending and balancing as they play along with other instruments in the orchestra. A play-along accompaniment track allows for additional practice, along with the SI Player with Tempo Change Technology.

Scan to listen to a clip of the strings MP3 CD

alfred.com/sistrings2cd

Track Numbers correlate to the exercise numbers in each book.

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LEVEL 1

This level is a complete review of Sound Innovations, Book 1 using tunes as reinforcement. Beginning with a review of instrument set-up, all major terms, skills, and concepts are covered in seven pages leading into the introduction of new material. This is especially useful when new students come in from other classes or methods, and after the summer break. The DVDs from Book 1 can also provide a great review at home.

Sound Review

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Duple rhythms

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• Syncopation

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Sharp keys

• A Major

• D Major

• E minor

• B minor

• A minor

Triple rhythms

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• time

Flat keys

• F Major

• B b Major

• D minor

• G minor

• A minor

Level 2 is divided into four sections that feature the keys containing sharps, the keys containing flats, duple rhythms, and triple rhythms. By isolating the introduction of these very different concepts, students learn the necessary skills with less distraction. When new notes are introduced, the rhythms used are all from Book 1 and, conversely, when new rhythms are introduced, the notes used are all from Book 1.

LEVEL 2

Sound Keys and Rhythms


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Tone

• Placement & weight

• Speed

Separated bow strokes

• Detaché

• Staccato

• Martelé

• Spiccato

• Tremolo

Harmonics

Introduction to shifting

Introduction to vibrato

Sight-reading

Swing rhythms

Major & minor scales & arpeggios

This level is divided into seven sections that teach more advanced performance techniques with plenty of exercise pages to reinforce them.

LEVEL 3

Sound Techniques


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The last section provides performance repertoire and functions as an appendix. It also contains pages you may want to use throughout the year to assist in presenting and reinforcing concepts. Includes solos, duets, trios, and orchestra arrangements.

LEVEL 4

Sound Performance

Mixing sharp keys & duple rhythms

Mixing flat keys & duple rhythms

Mixing sharp keys & triple rhythms

Mixing flat keys & triple rhythms

Mixing meters & mixing keys

Duet with sound ensemble tips

Trio

String orchestra arrangement

Solo

Glossary

Fingering chart


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SI for STRINGS BOOK 2 SKILL CHART

Book 2 Skill Chart

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INTRODUCTION SOUND DEVELOPMENT INTERMEDIATE SI for STRINGS

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Sound Innovations: Sound Development for Intermediate String Orchestra emphasizes playing with a characteristic beautiful sound. The components of producing this sound are broken into four levels, consistent with the revolutionary Sound Innovations structure. The levels can be used in the order that is best for your students, as individual warm-ups, or as structured units. Your students will learn the proper use of the bow with the variables of tone, the next group of bowings needed for intermediate repertoire, and how to shift and play with vibrato. These skills will be reinforced with comprehensive scales, arpeggios, sight-reading materials, rhythm exercises, and warm-up chorales. Video demonstrations of key skills are indicated throughout the book and available online at alfred.com/sounddevelopmentvideo.

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The Sound Tone and Sound Bowings sections give me a focused way to review and develop the use of the bow with language that makes sense to the kids. I love the way the scale section is set up—it gives me a way to individualize scales (either one or two octaves, depending on skill level) in mixed-instrument and mixed-ability classes.

Dawn GaylordMiddle School Strings TeacherBeaver Dam, Wisconsin

Technical development in a clear, concise yet thorough manner Skills defined and sequenced into learning routines The Sound Innovations revolutionary clear and uncluttered page layout Available in SmartMusic

Focus on improving sound with bow lanes, bow weight, bow speed, shifting, and vibrato Two warm-up chorales that can be performed by the entire orchestra or with flexible instrumentation

Features

Scan to view a Sound Development Intermediate video

alfred.com/sdintstringsdvd

SOUND DEVELOPMENTWarm-up Exercises for Tone and Technique

INTERMEDIATE STRING ORCHESTRA

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SI for STRINGS SOUND DEVELOPMENT INTERMEDIATE FEATURES

Bowing lanes

Bow weight

Bow speed

Bow division

Repertoire for practice

More than just scales and arpeggios, this method builds sequences upon some of the most important variables of sound: bowing lanes, bow weight, and bow speed. This level contains a sequential development of the skills that affect tone production, with easy-to-teach-and-play warm-up exercises. The most comprehensive presentation of how to develop an excellent tone in young players, this level provides plenty of practice opportunities.

LEVEL 1

Sound Tone

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FEATURES SOUND DEVELOPMENT INTERMEDIATE SI for STRINGS

A performer’s right-hand technique is often called the string player’s voice. This level will help your students develop that voice with sound-driven technique focused on right-hand skills. Develop your students’ right-hand finger flexibility and hear the difference on every bow change. Refine hooked bowings, and articulate martelé and spiccato, among other techniques, with this comprehensive presentation of the attack strokes. Complete pedagogical sequences of right-hand skills are presented as self-contained units with careful attention to detail. This allows Level 2 to be taught sequentially or as repertoire requires.

Detaché

Tremolo

Staccato

Staccato hooks

Legato hooks

Martelé

Collé

Spiccato

Chop


LEVEL 2

Sound Bowings

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SI for STRINGS SOUND DEVELOPMENT INTERMEDIATE FEATURES

Shifting techniques are introduced through harmonics, and positions are thoroughly presented using finger patterns. This level contains comprehensive unison presentation of 3rd position for violins and violas, 3rd and 4th positions for cellos, and 3rd, 4th, and 5th positions for basses. It also provides a solid introduction to 2nd and 4th positions for all instruments. Clearly notated transport/guide fingers, and finger-pattern logic allow students to have a structured understanding of shifting through 5th position for violins. The fingering chart is strategically placed in this section for visual reference.

Finger pattern logic

Natural harmonics

Transport/guide notes

Clearly marked fingerings

Shifting exercises


More vibrato

Fingering chart

LEVEL 3

Sound Shifting

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Two-octave scales and arpeggios

Major and minor keys

Key signatures through 3 sharps and 3 flats

Broken thirds

Bowing variations

Harmonized and drone accompaniments

Finger-action exercises

Four-part chorales

Sight-reading training

Counting rhythms

Two sets of fingerings for every scale

Continuing the development of the sight-reading system used in Sound Innovations for String Orchestra, Books 1 and 2, scales, arpeggios, and broken thirds are presented in all keys up through three sharps and down through three flats. The innovative format is flexible and easy-to-teach, allowing each section or player to play one or two octaves while the ensemble either plays the same or different octaves. Harmonized string orchestra and drone accompaniment lines are provided. Each exercise or accompaniment has clearly marked rehearsal letters to save valuable class time and avoid confusion. This section includes rhythm exercises in a variety of meters, with additional reproducible rhythm pages in the Teacher’s Score.

LEVEL 4

Scales, Arpeggios, Chorales, & Rhythms

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Perfect reference book for scales and arpeggios Valuable resources for state and festival auditions Technical development in a clear, concise, yet thorough manner Skills defined and sequenced into learning routines The Sound Innovations revolutionary clear and uncluttered layout Available in SmartMusic

Focus on improving sound with bowing lanes, bow weight, bow speed, shifting, and vibrato Further develops the innovative, flexible, and easy-to-teach format for scales, including a pedagogically sound approach to introduce the third octave Supplemental Master Class video clips available online to demonstrate necessary skills

Features

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Warm-up Excercises for Tone and TechniqueSOUND DEVELOPMENT

ADVANCED STRING ORCHESTRA

Sound Innovations: Sound Development for Advanced String Orchestra continues the emphasis on playing with a characteristic beautiful sound. The components of producing this sound are broken into four levels, consistent with the revolutionary Sound Innovations structure. The levels can be used in the order that is best for the development of your students. Video demonstrations of key skills are indicated throughout the book and available online at alfred.com/sounddevelopmentvideo.

“ “Sound Development Advanced fills a HUGE gap in pedagogy—what to do with those kids in a regular or above-regular H.S. orchestra. The answer has always been just try to fill the gap with literature but now we have a resource. This book is something we are going to buy.

Mark ShollDirector of Orchestras, Music CoordinatorHilliard, Ohio

SI for STRINGS SOUND DEVELOPMENT ADVANCED INTRODUCTION

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Bowing lanes

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More than just scales and arpeggios, this method builds sequences upon some of the most important variables of sound: bowing lanes, bow weight, and bow speed. Detailed refinement of these concepts includes advanced exercises, excerpts, and chorales.

LEVEL 1

Sound Tone

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SI for STRINGS SOUND DEVELOPMENT ADVANCED FEATURES

Level 2: Sound BowingsSpiccato View video (Spiccato) at

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SPICCATO—Separate bow strokes that bounce off the string, sometimes called a brush stroke. Sound Advice: Start on the string and gradually lift weight out of the bow allowing it to bounce in an arc-like motion ( ) over the string.

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Tenor clef, treble clef, 8va, and thumb position

Playing in 1/2, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th positions

Shifting technique is expanded using finger patterns. This level contains an extremely thorough unison presentation of 1st through 7th positions for all instruments, making it easy to teach and learn shifting in a heterogeneous class as well as a private studio. Thumb position, tenor clef, treble clef, and 8va are all introduced.

LEVEL 3

Sound Shifting

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Three-octave scales, arpeggios, and broken thirds are presented in all keys. The innovative format is flexible, allowing each section or player to play one, two, or three octaves while the ensemble plays the same or different octaves. Fingerings are idiomatic and carefully marked for each instrument.

LEVEL 4

Sound Scales and Arpeggios

SI for STRINGS SOUND DEVELOPMENT ADVANCED FEATURES

Level 4: Sound Scales and ArpeggiosB Major(This is often required as an all-state audition scale)

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Focus on real-world guitar skills Musically satisfying lessons focus on core guitar skills like strumming, playing pivotal rock and blues riffs, improvising, reading music, and applying music theory Students simultaneously learn rhythm and melody parts while performing in groups and ensembles Innovative pedagogy develops proper technique for both hands, and allows students to play chords and perform essential guitar parts early on

Video lessons on DVD explain and demonstrate all concepts and techniques MP3 recordings demonstrate every example and song in the book with play-along accompaniments and ability to slow down and loop difficult sections Specialized instructional tracks feature concise explanations and demonstrations Book 1 available on SmartMusic

Teacher Edition contains lesson plans and suggestions for expansion and assessment MP3 and DVD demonstrations and explanations provide key examples and information for both teacher and student Additional reinforcement pages, supplementary materials, assessments available online

Aaron Stang • Bill Purse

Sound Innovations for Guitar™ is a revolutionary new method that utilizes solid pedagogy and modern technology to provide students and teachers with the skills needed to play modern guitar—with a focus on real-world guitar skills. The method follows state and national music education standards and was built with feedback from guitar teachers across the country.

IDEAL FOR ALL MUSIC TEACHERS!

Easy-to-follow format allows teachers with little to no guitar experience to successfully use

the method in their classrooms.

Features

Available on iBooks for iPad and Mac

Apple’s Volume Purchase Program

Resources for Teachers

The Student DVD Addresses: • Guitar types, set-up, tuning, and warm-ups • Right- and left-hand technique for pick and fingerstyle • All new concepts and techniques

The Sound Innovations for Guitar, Book 1 is now available as an interactive textbook on iBooks®! For school districts on the cutting edge of technology, or for students who prefer to use an iPad® for practice, this multi-touch format brings the pages of Sound Innovations for Guitar to life.

This three-volume multi-touch textbook features: Embedded audio samples, play-along tracks, and video lessons throughout Instructional tracks with concise explanations and demonstrations of new concepts and techniques Fill-in-the-blank review quizzes after each level Ability to e-mail quiz results to teachers

Educational institutions can purchase Sound Innovations for Guitar, Book 1 in volume, receive redemption codes, and distribute them to teachers and students to download on iPad and Mac®.

Sound Innovations for Guitar BOOK 2 COMING WINTER 2014!

ALSO AVAILABLE: SI for GUITAR

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WHICH LEVEL IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

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BOOK 1The flagship of Sound Innovations, Book 1 comes in several different editions. Each student book includes an instrument-specific DVD and MP3 CD. Organized into six short levels, Book 1 has clean page layouts, clear goals for each exercise, and free access to the first 100 lines in SmartMusic.

Standard Edition: Available at your local retailer, this edition features the core pedagogy as written by our highly experienced authors with feedback from thousands of teachers.

Director’s Choice Customizable Edition: Only available at alfred.com/si, this edition allows you to

make core pedagogical choices, such as starting with quarter notes or quarter and eighth notes, arco or pizzicato technique, and more.

iBook® Edition: Student books are available on iBooks® for those schools and students with iPads® or Macs®. Video and audio are embedded for efficient and convenient practice.

SOUND DEVELOPMENT FOR INTERMEDIATE ORCHESTRATeach your students to play with a characteristic beautiful sound with Sound Innovations: Sound Development for Intermediate String Orchestra. Components are broken down into four levels: (1) Sound Tone, (2) Sound Bowings, (3) Sound Shifting, and (4) Sound Scales, Arpeggios, Chorales, and Rhythms. Use this text with or after any method in a classroom or individual setting.

BOOK 2Continue your students’ musical journey with Sound Innovations for Strings, Book 2 where new concepts are isolated and taught individually for better retention. Ensemble playing is introduced, and plenty of practice performance opportunities are provided throughout the book. The student book includes an instrument-family-specific DVD and MP3 CD.

SOUND DEVELOPMENT FOR ADVANCED ORCHESTRAContinuing with the emphasis on playing with a beautiful sound, this level focuses on three-octave scales, especially those needed for regional auditions and all-states. The four levels, (1) Sound Tone, (2) Sound Bowings, (3) Sound Shifting, and (4) Sound Scales and Arpeggios, can be used in the order that is best for your students. Use this text with or after any method in a classroom or individual setting.

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Check out Alfred Music’s free Professional Development In-Service Program.

Peter Boonshaft

Band & Orchestra Guitar

Bob Phillips

Robert Sheldon

Aaron Stang

Bill Purse

Learn how to incorporate Sound Innovations into your classroom and hear educational insight and teaching tips from these internationally renowned educators.Visit alfred.com/professionaldevelopment for details.

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