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Sound Artistry Intermediate Method

Sound Artistry Intermediate Method

Instrument-Specific Techniques for Individual Study or Like-Instrument Groups

Written by Peter Boonshaft and Chris Bernotas and backed by collaborative partners and specialist teachers, this comprehensive book features lessons suitable for intermediate-to-advanced players with a focus on instrument-specific exercises—perfect for use after any method book to bridge the gap to conservatory methods.

Available for: Flute • Oboe • Bassoon • Clarinet • Bass Clarinet • Saxophone • French Horn • Trumpet • Trombone • Euphonium B.C. • Euphonium T.C. • Tuba.

Elevate your musicianship, technique, and artistry with this valuable resource, part of the revolutionary Sound Innovations series.

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The Missing Link: How to Get Your Band Students from Beginner to Advanced

With Peter Boonshaft and Chris Bernotas

Have you ever felt like your students have hit a wall with their development from band methods to advanced performance? Are the resources you currently use at the intermediate to advanced levels stale and dated? This missing link will help bridge the gap from band methods to advanced individual study. Join educators/authors Peter Boonshaft and Chris Bernotas, and special guest performers, as they share a fresh, new approach to help students grow in technical ability, musicianship, and independence.

The Midwest Clinic: Thursday, December 21, 2023

11:30 a.m., Room W180

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Why Choose Sound Artistry

  • A fresh, modern book for intermediate individual study
  • Sequential and logical organization of material
  • Comprehensive approach with instrument-specific techniques
  • Original exercises, etudes, and duets
  • Clean, clear, and easy to read
  • Expert advice from world-renowned artists and teachers

Exercise Types

In addition to instrument-specific exercises, each book includes:

  • Tone and intonation
  • Scales and technical studies
  • Flexibility
  • Phrasing
  • Rhythm
  • Meter
  • Grace notes
  • Trills
  • Ornaments
  • Multiple tonguing
  • Etudes
  • Duets
  • Instrument-specific exercises
  • Piano accompaniments for every exercise—exclusively on MakeMusic Cloud

Instrument-Specialist Collaborators

Julietta Curenton

Julietta Curenton

Dr. Jung Choi

Dr. Jung Choi

Joshua Elmore

Joshua Elmore

Dr. Margaret Donaghue

Dr. Margaret Donaghue

Dr. Gabriel Piqué

Dr. Gabriel Piqué

Dr. Tim Farrell

Dr. Tim Farrell

Dr. Margaret Tung

Dr. Margaret Tung

Joseph Rodriguez

Joseph Rodriguez

Dr. Gail Robertson

Dr. Gail Robertson

Dr. Deanna Swoboda

Dr. Deanna Swoboda

Highlighted Techniques

Highlighted techniques appear in shadow boxes to make them easy to reference. Each skill is presented in a logical manner with solid pedagogy, with plenty of reinforcement of each concept.

Instrument-Specific Techniques Covered

FluteTone and Intonation • Harmonics • Thumb B-flat and 1+1 B-flat • Octave Slurs and Leaps • Grace Notes • Finger Twisters • Trills • Flexibility • Phrasing • Multiple Tonguing • Rhythm and Meter
OboeTone and Intonation • Reed Placement • Forked Fingering • Vibrato • Half-Hole Usage • Octave Leaps • Grace Notes • Trills • Flexibility • Phrasing • Rhythm and Meter
BassoonTone and Intonation • Reed Placement • Flicking • Whisper Key • Tenor Clef • Resonance Keys • Half-Hole Usage • Low C# Key • Grace Notes • Trills • Flexibility • Phrasing • Rhythm and Meter
ClarinetTone and Intonation • Left and Right Pinky Keys • Resonance Fingerings • Chalumeau Register • Altissimo Register • Chromatic Fingerings and 1+1 B-flat • Break Studies • Fingering Suggestions • Grace Notes • Trills • Flexibility • Phrasing • Rhythm and Meter
Bass ClarinetTone and Intonation • Left and Right Pinky Keys • Resonance Fingerings • Chalumeau Register • Altissimo Register • Chromatic Fingerings and 1+1 B-flat • Break Studies • Fingering Suggestions • Grace Notes • Trills • Flexibility • Phrasing • Rhythm and Meter
Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone SaxophoneTone and Intonation • Venting and Covering • Side C and B-flat • Embouchure and Range Development • Alternate Fingerings • Vibrato • Note Bending • Grace Notes • Trills • Flexibility • Phrasing • Rhythm and Meter
TrumpetTone and Intonation • Daily Routines • Rhythm Tips • High and Low Range Extension • Common and Alternate Fingerings • Flow Study Concepts • Finger Dexterity • Mute Usage • Grace Notes • Trills • Flexibility • Interval Leaps • Phrasing • Multiple Tonguing • Rhythm and Meter
F HornTone and Intonation • Daily Routines • F and B-flat Fingering Suggestions • High and Low Range Extension • Bass Clef • Trills (Lip Trills and Valve Trills) • Finger Dexterity • Stopped Horn • Grace Notes • Flexibility • Interval Leaps • Phrasing • Multiple Tonguing • Rhythm and Meter
TromboneTone and Intonation • Natural Slurs • Against the Grain Concept • F Attachment Usage • High and Low Range Extension • Alternate Positions • Glissando • Grace Notes • Flexibility • Phrasing • Multiple Tonguing • Rhythm and Meter
Euphonium BC & TCTone and Intonation • Fingerings for 4th Valve • High and Low Range Extension • Finger Dexterity • Grace Notes • Trills • Flexibility • Interval Leaps • Phrasing • Multiple Tonguing • Rhythm and Meter
TubaTone and Intonation • Fingerings for 4th Valve • Air and Breath Control • Finger Dexterity • High and Low Range Extension • Grace Notes • Trills • Flexibility • Interval Leaps • Phrasing • Multiple Tonguing • Rhythm and Meter

MakeMusic Cloud Benefits

Provide opportunities for deliberate practice—Sound Artistry will be available in MakeMusic Cloud in time for 2024 Back to School so your students can receive immediate feedback when they play! Piano accompaniments are also included for every exercise, exclusively available in MakeMusic Cloud.

Sound Innovations Soloist Is the Perfect Companion to Sound Artistry

Sound Innovations Soloist pairs perfectly with Sound Artistry by challenging your students to use their new techniques and skills in a diverse selection of repertoire. These intermediate-level solos are for string instruments, wind instruments, and percussion instruments and are available exclusively in MakeMusic Cloud (SmartMusic) and on TotalSheetMusic.com. This series of original and creative solos will help your students become strong, independent musicians.

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