As band directors in the Duncanville
Independent School District (SW of Dallas, TX) Richard
Williams and Jeff King were continually
looking for materials that would help them achieve the musical goals they
set for their band students. Like many band directors, they found themselves
writing numerous hand-outs covering basic warm-ups, scales, and technical
exercises. Over the years they have refined, edited, and organized their
classroom materials into Foundations For Superior Performance.This series is designed to help organize the daily rehearsal and to improve the overall performance level of the ensemble. From as little as five minutes a day, to forty-five minutes a day, this series offers the flexibility and options to fit any particular band situation. It also provides the director with the resources to meet each student on his or her own level while challenging them to reach the next level.
By using Foundations For Superior Performance, the following areas can be improved:
- Sound (tone production).
- Articulation (styles and concepts).
- Greater flexibility, agility and, endurance.
- Increased range.
- Individual and ensemble listening skills.
- Technique in all twelve major and minor keys.
- Basic understanding of music theory.
| W32FL | Flute | |||||||||
| W32OB | Oboe | |||||||||
| W32BN | Bassoon | |||||||||
| W32CL | Clarinet | |||||||||
| W32CLE | Alto Clarinet/Contralto Clarinet | |||||||||
| W32CLB | Bass Clarinet | |||||||||
| W32XE | Alto Sax | |||||||||
| W32XB | Tenor Sax | |||||||||
| W32XR | Baritone Sax | |||||||||
| W32TP | Trumpet | |||||||||
| W32HF | French Horn | |||||||||
| W32TB | Trombone | |||||||||
| W32BC | Euphonium B.C. | |||||||||
| W32TC | Euphonium T.C. | |||||||||
| W32BS | Tuba | |||||||||
| W32PR | Percussion | |||||||||
| W32F | Conductor Score | |||||||||
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