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We specialize in creating engaging and educational music resources for instrumental music teachers and students. Our expertly crafted materials are designed to inspire creativity, enhance learning, and make your classroom a harmonious place to be.
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Beginning & Middle School Band Cheat Sheet + Fingering Chart Bundle | Reference
Cut down on band rehearsal interruptions with the Concert Band Cheat Sheet Bundle. Print out a copy of these reference sheets that include fingering charts for commonly used notes, notation guides, rhythm guides, and more. Save time and build independence by giving students a resource that answers all of their questions before they have to ask. Print them out, stick them in student band binders, and get ready to maximize rehearsal time! The cheat sheet is formatted as 1 double-sided handout f
5th - 8th
Instrumental Music, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Beginning Band Quarter Note Companion Method Book | Basic Bundle | Level 1
Teach beginning band on a tiny budget with The Quarter Note Companion Level 1! This book is the first level of our customizable band method series for 18 instruments + a full-length conductor score. Buy once, print a bunch, and teach notes and rhythms with ease - no $10 book per student required. Our simple and logical approach focuses on teaching rhythm effectively by focusing on ensemble pulse and unison rhythmic playing. Also available on JWPepperWhat You Get: Introduction to the instrum
4th - 6th
Instrumental Music, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Christmas Music Bundle for Beginning Band | Songs, Duets, and Fun Activities
Get your beginning students in the Christmas spirit with our simple and easy Christmas beginning band bundle. This bundle includes: Four Easy Christmas SongsChristmas Rhythm DrillsFour Easy Christmas DuetsEach product includes parts for flute, oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, alto sax, tenor sax, bari sax, trumpet, horn, trombone/baritone/bassoon, baritone T.C., tuba, pitched percussion, unpitched percussion, and a conductor score. Check Out More Christmas Band ProductsJust a Minor Christmas - S
5th - 7th
Instrumental Music, Music
Beginning Band Pre-Method Book | Music Curriculum Basic Bundle | 9 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 instruction and clear visuals to help young learners easily grasp key concepts. See a sample book!What Students Learn Opening cases, instrument assembly & maintenancePosture, breathing, and embouchure
3rd - 5th
Instrumental Music, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Let’s Learn the Chromatic Scale | Beginning Band Scale Practice and Worksheets
Teach the chromatic scale with ease! What's included: Chromatic scale with fingering charts for each note for every band instrument"Fill in the fingers" worksheet for each band instrumentChromatic scale/half step/enharmonic definition sheetCheck Out More ProductsLet's Learn the Two-Octave Chromatic ScaleLet's Learn Major ScalesQuarter Note Companion Band Method BookCheat Sheets for Band and StringsThree Simple Band Lab LessonsQuarter Note Companion Theory Book - Level One - Supplemental Theory
5th - 7th
Instrumental Music, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Easy Warm-ups | Beginning Concert Band Daily Fundamental Warmups + Activities
Make warming up the young band easy and fun with our Easy Warm-ups for Young Concert Band. Included are three-note, four-note, five-note, and six-note warm-ups to prepare your students for a successful rehearsal. Parts included: flute, oboe (standard F; forked F; left-hand F), clarinet, bass clarinet, alto sax, tenor sax, bari sax, bassoon, trumpet, horn (single and double), trombone, baritone, tuba, timpani, percussion, mallets, and a conductor score. Band teachers love Easy Warm-ups because:
4th - 6th
Instrumental Music, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Halloween Music Bundle for Beginning Band | Songs, Duets, and Fun Activities
Get your beginning students in the Halloween spirit with our simple and easy Halloween beginning band bundle. This bundle includes: Four Easy Halloween songsHalloween Rhythm DrillsFour Easy Halloween DuetsEach product includes parts for flute, oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, alto sax, tenor sax, bari sax, trumpet, horn, trombone/baritone/bassoon, baritone T.C., tuba, pitched percussion, unpitched percussion, and a conductor score. Explore More of Our ProductsThe Quarter Note Companion - A Cust
4th - 6th
Instrumental Music, Music, Music Composition
Music Theory Workbook Beginning Band | Basic Bundle | Instrument-Specific Lvl 1
The perfect music theory supplement for your beginning band class! Each book is instrument-specific and focuses on skills that each instrument needs to learn. Each theory lesson and sheet corresponds to each song sheet found in the Quarter Note Companion First Level Method BookAlso available on JWPepperWhy the Quarter Note Companion Theory Book?35 pages of instrument-specific activities that pedagogically build upon learned skillsPerfect for sub plansDevelops note reading, counting, fingerings,
5th - 7th
Instrumental Music, Music, Music Composition
Beginning & Middle School String Orchestra Cheat Sheet + Fingering Chart Bundle
Cut down on orchestra rehearsal interruptions with the String Orchestra Cheat Sheet Bundle. Print out a copy of these reference sheets that include fingering charts for first position, notation guides, rhythm guides, and more. Save time and build independence by giving students a resource that answers all of their questions before they have to ask. Print them out, stick them in student orchestra binders, and get ready to maximize rehearsal time! The cheat sheet is formatted as 1 double-sided
5th - 7th
Instrumental Music, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Music Theory Workbook Beginning String Orchestra | Bundle | Level 1
The perfect music theory supplement for your beginning strings class. Each book is instrument-specific and focuses on skills that each instrument needs to learn. This is also perfect as sub plans. Why the Quarter Note Companion Theory Book? 1. It's Student-Focused35 pages of short, kid-friendly, and simple instrument-specific activities that pedagogically build upon learned skillsSkills are explicitly taught and have plenty of opportunity for review before learning new skillsMoves at a slow enou
4th - 6th
Instrumental Music, Music, Music Composition
Beginning Band Christmas Songs | Grade 1/4 Concert in a Box | Easy Holiday Music
Bring festive cheer to your holiday concert with this all-in-one, ready-to-go concert pack for beginning bands! This set includes three full-band Christmas carol arrangements, designed to build confidence and excitement in young musicians. With easy parts and accessible ranges, students can focus on making music and creating a memorable performance for their friends and family. Perfect for holiday concerts or classroom fun, Christmas Concert in a Box is the simple, festive solution for band di
4th - 6th
Instrumental Music, Music
Middle School + Beginning Band Cheat Sheet BIG Bundle | Music Reference
Everything your students need at their fingertips!This comprehensive bundle features seven ready-to-print cheat sheets that cover essential reference material for concert band, jazz band, intonation, theory, maintenance, and more. Perfect for student binders or classroom display, these resources promote independence, accuracy, and musical understanding all year long. What’s Included: Concert Band Cheat Sheet – Key signatures, fingerings, rhythms, dynamics, and more (three levels)Intonation Chea
4th - 7th
Instrumental Music, Music, Music Composition
Beginning Band Method Book | Complete Music Curriculum Bundle | QNC Level One
Your entire beginning band curriculum at your fingertips. This bundle includes: Level 1 of our customizable band method series for 18 instruments + a full-length conductor score. Level 1 of our instrument specific theory book for 16 instruments.Level 1 of our simple rhythm drillsLevel 1 of our 77 sight-reading drills for 14 instruments Level 1 of our chorale book for 17 instrumentsBuy once, print a bunch, and teach notes and rhythms with ease - no fancy $10 book per student required. Our simple
5th - 7th
Instrumental Music, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
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 instruction and clear visuals to help young learners easily grasp key concepts. See a sample book!What Students Learn Opening cases, instrument assembly & maintenancePosture, breathing, and embouchure
3rd - 5th
Instrumental Music, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Beginning Band Tone Production Cheat Sheet + Guide | Reference Sheet and Guide
Cut down on band rehearsal interruptions with the Troubleshooting Cheat Sheet. Print out a copy of this reference sheet that includes solutions for common tone production problems. Save time and build independence by giving students a resource that answers all of their questions before they have to ask. Print them out, stick them in student band binders, and get ready to maximize rehearsal time! This cheat sheet is formatted as one double-sided handout for your band binders. This Cheat Sheet
4th - 6th
Instrumental Music, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Also included in: Middle School + Beginning Band Cheat Sheet BIG Bundle | Music Reference
Let's Learn Scales | Bundle | Key Signatures + Music Theory | Concert Band
Transform your scale instruction with this all-in-one bundle that supports sequential learning—from the building blocks of tetrachords to full chromatic fluency. Why Teachers Love This Bundle:Streamline your prep with integrated materials that build on each other logicallyReinforce theoretical understanding through clear structure—start with tetrachords, expand to major scale, then master one and two octave chromatic scalesFlexible instructional design: perfect for whole-class modeling, small-gr
5th - 8th
Instrumental Music, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Rhythm Activities for Beginning Band | Simple Practice Exercises | Level One
Teach beginning rhythms on a tiny budget with The Quarter Note Companion Rhythm Book! This book includes 104 rhythm drills spread out over 13 pages. Buy once, print a bunch, and teach notes and rhythms with ease - no fancy $10 book per student required. Each rhythm sheet corresponds and supplements each song sheet found in the Quarter Note Companion First Level Method BookThis book introduces new rhythms slowly with lots of repetition to practice music reading. By the end of the book students
4th - 6th
Instrumental Music, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Winter Music Bundle for Beginning Band | Songs, Duets, and Rhythm Activities
Get your beginning students in the Winter spirit with our simple and easy Winter beginning band bundle. All Winter music is non-religious and not affiliated with any holiday. This bundle includes: Winter Beginning Band Song SheetWinter Rhythm DrillsFour Easy Winter DuetsEach product includes parts for flute, oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, alto sax, tenor sax, bari sax, trumpet, horn, trombone/baritone/bassoon, baritone T.C., tuba, pitched percussion, unpitched percussion, and a conductor score
4th - 6th
Instrumental Music
Beginning Elementary Band Cheat Sheet + Fingering Chart | Music Reference
Cut down on band rehearsal interruptions with the First Year Concert Band Cheat Sheet. Print out a copy of this reference sheet that includes a fingering chart for the first six notes, notation guides, rhythm guides, and more. Save time and build independence by giving students a resource that answers all of their questions before they have to ask. Print them out, stick them in student band binders, and get ready to maximize rehearsal time! The cheat sheet is formatted as 1 double-sided hando
4th - 6th
Instrumental Music, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Also included in: Middle School + Beginning Band Cheat Sheet BIG Bundle | Music Reference
Beginning Band Quarter Note Companion Method Book | Conductor Score | Level 1
Teach beginning band on a tiny budget with The Quarter Note Companion Level 1! This book is the first level of our customizable band method series for 18 instruments + a full-length conductor score. Buy once, print a bunch, and teach notes and rhythms with ease - no $10 book per student required. Our simple and logical approach focuses on teaching rhythm effectively by focusing on ensemble pulse and unison rhythmic playing. What You Get: Introduction to the instrument (with pictures!) How t
4th - 7th
Instrumental Music, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
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About the store
Experience
We specialize in creating engaging and educational music resources for instrumental music teachers and students. Our expertly crafted materials are designed to inspire creativity, enhance learning, and make your classroom a harmonious place to be.
Teaching style
Music is fun and students should have fun while learning music. Our goal is that each kid leaves the classroom happier than when they arrived. We strive to create kid-friendly resources, a team-first, non-competitive environment, in which ensemble success is the ultimate goal. We believe in going slow when introducing new foundational concepts to ensure that every student is successful. That being said, we do move the class along at a quick pace so that we are learning a new skill/concept during every class meeting. We waste no time and we make sure that our advanced students are challenged throughout the class. All-in-all, our teaching style is fun, yet demanding, which ultimately leads to a rewarding experience.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Concert Band Superior: 2015, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
String Orchestra Superior: 2014, 2016
Disneyland Performance: 2022, 2023, 2026
TMEA Conference: 2022, 2023, 2025
CASMEC Conference: 2025, 2026
TPT Forward Conference: 2025, 2026
Presented at the National TPT Conference in Nashville in 2025 & in Las Vegas in 2026
My own education history
Kevin Hoff: BA Music Education, San Diego State University; California Single Subject Music Credential, San Diego State University. NBCT.
Jessica Frank: BS Journalism and Music Minor, San José State University; MA Communication Management, University of Southern California; California Single Subject Music Credential, Alliant International University, Administrative Services Credential, Santa Clara County Office of Education Leaders in Educational Administration Program. NBCT.
Additional biographical information
We create a complete curriculum series for beginning band and string students called the Quarter Note Companion. Our curriculum includes: method books, theory supplements, rhythm drills, sight-reading exercises, and chorale studies. We also have several other supplemental products such as sheet music, reference sheets, duets, song sheets, and other worksheets aimed for the first and second-year musician.
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