Beginning Band Pre-Method Book | Music Curriculum Basic Bundle | 9 Instruments

What others say

"I love these method books! They are well laid out and allow my students to be more independent with putting their instruments together. It’s a great resource!"

Laurie G.

"Very well done! Has all the beginning band stuff you need for the beginning of the year. I'd love a version that started with Concert Bb and F as the two starting notes. Easy for brass and flute!!"

Kimberly L.

Description

Prepare your students for method book success with the Quarter Note Companion Pre‑Method Book. Designed to take beginners from day one to confidently playing five notes—while mastering correct posture, embouchure, rhythm skills, and more!

Featuring 20 short, simple lessons, each built on explicit instruction and clear visuals to help young learners easily grasp key concepts.

See a sample book!

What Students Learn

Opening cases, instrument assembly & maintenance
Posture, breathing, and embouchure setup
Mouthpiece playing and first-note exercises
Counting, clapping, and rhythm practice
Gradual note expansion (two, three, four, then five notes)
Note names and early music notation

This progression supports both individual learning and full-class ensemble skill building.

Why Teachers Love It

Student-Focused Instruction: Skills are explicitly taught, practiced repeatedly, and solidified before moving on.
Developmentally Sound Structure: Lessons move at a supported pacing, blending accessibility for all with built-in challenge for advanced learners.
Budget‑Friendly Format: Purchase once and print copies for your entire class—no extra books needed!

Includes both homogenous and unison versions (Concert Bb or F), giving flexibility to match your ensemble’s teaching style and setup.

With structured lessons, clear visuals, and flexible versions, this pre-method book bridges the gap from first-day instruction to full method book readiness, making it a valuable resource for beginning band educators.

Check Out The Rest Of The Quarter Note Companion Band Method Series:

Quarter Note Companion Method Book - Level One

Quarter Note Companion Theory Book - Level One - Supplemental Theory Activities

Quarter Note Companion Rhythm Book - Level One - Rhythmic Drills for Band

Quarter Note Companion Method Book - Level Two

Quarter Note Companion Theory Book - Level Two - Supplemental Theory Activities

Quarter Note Companion Rhythm Book - Level Two - Rhythmic Drills for Band

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Beginning Band Pre-Method Book | Music Curriculum Basic Bundle | 9 Instruments

Name: Beginning Band Pre-Method Book | Music Curriculum Basic Bundle | 9 Instruments
Brand: Classroom Composers
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Price: 57.00 USD
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Rating: 4.64 (11 reviews)

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Grades

3rd - 5th

Subjects

Instrumental Music, Music, Other (Performing Arts)

What others say

"I love these method books! They are well laid out and allow my students to be more independent with putting their instruments together. It’s a great resource!"

Laurie G.

"Very well done! Has all the beginning band stuff you need for the beginning of the year. I'd love a version that started with Concert Bb and F as the two starting notes. Easy for brass and flute!!"

Kimberly L.

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Beginning Band Pre-Method Book | Music Curriculum Bundle | 14 Instruments

Prepare your students for method book success with the Quarter Note Companion Pre‑Method Book. Designed to take beginners from day one to confidently playing five notes—while mastering correct posture, embouchure, rhythm skills, and more!Featuring 20 short, simple lessons, each built on explicit ins

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Perfectly designed for pull-out band settings, this focused bundle gives you everything you need to build confident first-year players in a limited instructional setting. With a strong, research-based structure and student-friendly design, this resource makes it easy to guide beginners from their ve

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Description

Featuring 20 short, simple lessons, each built on explicit instruction and clear visuals to help young learners easily grasp key concepts.

See a sample book!

What Students Learn

Opening cases, instrument assembly & maintenance
Posture, breathing, and embouchure setup
Mouthpiece playing and first-note exercises
Counting, clapping, and rhythm practice
Gradual note expansion (two, three, four, then five notes)
Note names and early music notation

This progression supports both individual learning and full-class ensemble skill building.

Why Teachers Love It

Student-Focused Instruction: Skills are explicitly taught, practiced repeatedly, and solidified before moving on.
Developmentally Sound Structure: Lessons move at a supported pacing, blending accessibility for all with built-in challenge for advanced learners.
Budget‑Friendly Format: Purchase once and print copies for your entire class—no extra books needed!

Includes both homogenous and unison versions (Concert Bb or F), giving flexibility to match your ensemble’s teaching style and setup.

Check Out The Rest Of The Quarter Note Companion Band Method Series:

Quarter Note Companion Method Book - Level One

Quarter Note Companion Theory Book - Level One - Supplemental Theory Activities

Quarter Note Companion Rhythm Book - Level One - Rhythmic Drills for Band

Quarter Note Companion Method Book - Level Two

Quarter Note Companion Theory Book - Level Two - Supplemental Theory Activities

Quarter Note Companion Rhythm Book - Level Two - Rhythmic Drills for Band

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4.6

Rated 4.64 out of 5, based on 11 reviews

11
ratings

Mostly used with 4th and 5th grades

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great for beginning band students

Rated 5 out of 5

April 9, 2026

Met expectations

I was looking for something to start my instrumental students on before they get into more complicated method books. Starts with basic information like opening your case properly, the parts of the the instrument. This booklet has assessments built right it. Great resource.

Gwen Fosdick

(TPT Seller)

117 reviews • New York

Grades taught: 4th

Student populations: Autism, Learning difficulties, Mild to severe disabilities

Great resource, but one small improvement

Rated 4 out of 5

September 25, 2025

Met expectations

Great value

I really enjoyed using this method book! The only problem is it waits until the very last lesson, which is simply note naming, to remove the letters under the notes. Unfortunately I didn't catch until the end and some of my students have been reading the letters the whole time and not the notes. I would say use the letters on the first couple of exercises each lesson and then remove them on the next 2 or 3. Other than that, I like how it laid everything out and paced it!

Rory Y.

1 review • Mississippi

Grades taught: 6th

Perfect for my beginning 5th graders!

Rated 5 out of 5

August 28, 2025

Met expectations

Great value

I love these method books! They are well laid out and allow my students to be more independent with putting their instruments together. It’s a great resource!

Laurie G.

1 review

Grades taught: 5th

Very Well Done!

Rated 5 out of 5

August 27, 2025

Very well done! Has all the beginning band stuff you need for the beginning of the year. I'd love a version that started with Concert Bb and F as the two starting notes. Easy for brass and flute!!

Kimberly L.

24 reviews

Grades taught: 5th

Rated 5 out of 5

November 3, 2024

We have used this pre-band method book this year and has given our students a solid foundation prior to getting into our beginner book. The pictures, videos, and assessments are awesome.

Deanna T.

209 reviews

Grades taught: 5th, 6th

Rated 5 out of 5

September 12, 2024

This resource really helped my students learn the parts of their instruments.

Jonathan A.

1 review

Grades taught: 4th, 5th

Rated 4 out of 5

June 16, 2024

I used this with my beginning summer band camp. I like that it has photos, detailed explanations, and QR codes to videos to reach all kinds of learners. I also like the pacing compared to typical beginner methods.

Lindsey M.

21 reviews

Grades taught: 5th

Rated 5 out of 5

October 27, 2023

This pre-method book has been an absolute game-changer for me and my students! I love that the VERY basics are covered in detail with photos of an actual person opening the case, assembling the instrument, and holding it correctly. My students were actually able to follow the steps on their own to get their instruments assembled on the first day of class and I felt so much more comfortable sending them home knowing they had this resource available to walk them through and avoid damage! The introduction of sounds and rhythms is working so well for them too. We haven't finished the book yet, but we're making great progress! I can't say enough good things about this pre-method book!

Heather M.

20 reviews

Grades taught: 4th

Response from

Classroom Composers

(TPT Seller)

Feb 8, 2024

Thank you so much for the detailed and thorough review! I'm glad that it has been useful for your students!