Wind Bands and Brass Bands in School and Music Centre

Responding to the upsurge of interest in wind and brass bands Dr Kevin Thompson has written a practical manual for all who are involved with them whether in school or music centres or in an adult community band. This essentially pragmatic book - the first of its kind - gives helpful advice on how to start a band the choice of instruments basic organisation useful seating plans rehearsal tips composing and scoring for bands of different sizes. Additionally there are innovative approaches to instrumental teaching new ideas for bringing together classroom and group instrumental activities and exciting repertoire suggestions.