Method Books
These methods are used in divisional programs for Divisional Arts, the AOK Conservatory of Music, and the AOK Guitar School. We recommend these books for use in corps music programs.
All Salvation Army publications are available directly from the Supplies and Purchasing Department. Many of them are also available through jwpepper.com, as are the non-army publications. Jwpepper accounts are very easy for a corps to set up.
Beginner’s Brass Method
Essential Elements 2000 Interactive – Book 1
Tim Lautzenheiser, John Higgins, Charles Menghini, Paul Lavender, Tom Rhoades & Don Bierschenk - Hal Leonard Corp.
• Bb Trumpet
• Eb Horn
• Baritone T.C.
• Low Eb Instrument
• Low Bb Instrument
• Percussion
• Score
Intermediate/Advanced Methods
Arban's Complete Conservatory Method
Jean Baptiste Arban - Dover Publications Inc.
Daily Scale Builder
Rob McGregor - Carl Fischer LLC
Concert Studies
Philip Smith - Curnow Music Press
The Breathing Gym
Sam Pilafian & Patrick Sheridan - Focus On Music
Exercises to improve breath control and airflow.
Succeeding at the Piano
Helen Marlais - FJH Music Company Inc
• Preparatory
• Grade 1
• Grade 2
• Grade 3
Teens and Adults Piano Method
Theory
A seven book series that moves at a comfortable pace. Teachers books are also available.
Percussion
Essential Elements Interactive
Tim Lautzenheiser, John Higgins, Charles Menghini, Paul Lavender, Tom Rhoades & Don Bierschenk- Hal Leonard Corporation
• Book includes snare drum and keyboard percussion (bells, xylophone, marimba, etc)
• Follows the Essential Elements band method, so it can taught at the same time as brass players.
Alfred's Drum Method
Sandy Feldstein & Dave Black - Alfred Music
Beginner-intermediate snare drum method. Includes bass drum and cymbal parts, as well as over 20 solos.
Simple Steps to Successful Beginning Percussion
Kenneth Wylie - K. Wylie Publications
Complete method for beginning-intermediate percussion. Covers snare, bass, mallets, cymbals, timpani, auxiliary, Latin, and drumset. Comes with play along CD's.
Modern School for Xylophone, Marimba, Vibraphone
Morris Goldenberg-Alfred Music
Intermediate-Advanced keyboard percussion method. This is the basis of many collegiate programs.
A Fresh Approach to Mallet Percussion
Mark Wessels-Mark Wessels Publications
Beginner method for keyboard percussion.
Modern School for Snare Drum
Morris Goldenberg-Alfred Music
Intermediate-Advanced snare drum method. Includes orchestral excerpts.
Portraits in Rhythm
Anthony J. Cirone-Alfred Music
Intermediate-Advanced Snare Drum Etudes. This is the basis for many collegiate programs and professional auditions.
Master Studies
Joe Morello-Hal Leonard Corp.
A classic book on stick control. Develops speed, technique, and precision.
Alfred's Beginning Drumset Method
Sandy Feldstein & Dave Black-Alfred Music
A beginner drumset method.
Modern Method For Tympani
Saul Goodman-Alfred Music
Classic Timpani method. Divided into 4 sections: Fundamentals, 2 drum,s, 3 & 4 drums, orchestral repertoire.
Exercises, Etudes, and Solos for the Timpani
Raynor Carroll-Carl Fischer LLC.
Timpani Method that includes a number of etudes, exercises, and orchestral excerpts.
Guitar and Bass
The Contemporary Guitarist
James Cox - Salvation Army, USA Southern Territory
Designed to quickly and effectively train guitarists to accompany worship. Each book comes with a CD and a DVD that covers every lesson.
Hal Leonard Guitar Method
Will Schmit and Greg Koch - Hal Leonard
A thee part guitar complete course that teaches note reading, chords, and various techniques. This works with all ages.
Music Reading for Guitar
Starting at the elementary level and progressing to advanced techniques, this comprehensive method is like a complete two-year guitar course in book form. Works best with ages 12 and up.
Mel Bay's Electric Bass Method
Rober Filiberto - Mel Bay
This bass method is very widely used, and is perfect for training bass guitarists.
Creative Arts
Children's Praise
The Salvation Army
Perfect for Singing Company groups. Multiple volumes available. Comes with accompaniment CD.
Sing to the Lord
The Salvation Army
Children's Voice and Mixed Voice Series
Excellent series for junior choirs and songsters. Accompaniment CD available for volumes 10 and up.
Sing Praise
The Salvation Army
Adult choral series in three parts (SAB). Designed for choirs with limited vocal range and easy to moderate difficulty levels. A very useful publication for corps songsters! CD of accompaniment is available.
Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
The Salvation Army
Gospel and contemporary vocal settings for all ages! 1 and 2 part choral settings for any choral group. CD of accompaniment is available.
Evoking Sound
Sabine Horstmann- GIA Publications
Great tool for leaders. This innovative approach is a collection of warm-ups, exercises, posture, breathing, diction, and suggestions for planning your choir's warm-up.
Sing Legato
Kenneth Jennings - Neil A Kjos Music Co
Unique studies perfect for vocal training. Teaches basic aspects of singing such as intervals, diction, dynamics, and ear training. This method teaches the techniques through songs written for that purpose. Examples are Sing Legato, Staccato is Short, The Third Comes in Two Sizes, etc.