Method Books

Students are encouraged to purchase a method book for their specific instrument. This will be necessary for any student wishing to take private lessons; however, any student willing to/interested in adding depth to their practice should consider purchasing a book.

Students taking lessons should purchase the book recommended by their private instructor. The following books are recommended by the director. The student should consult their teacher (either the director or another instructor) in regards to which difficulty level to purchase.

Flute

The Art and Practice of Modern Flute Technique by William Kincaid

Rubank Intermediate Method for Flute by A.C. Peterson

Rubank Advanced Method for Flute by Himie Voxman and William Gower

Clarinet

Melodious and Progressive Studies by David L. Hite

Rubank Intermediate Method for Clarinet by J.E. Skornicka

Rubank Advanced Method for Clarinet by Himie Voxman and William Gower

Oboe

Practical and Progressive Oboe Method by Albert J. Andraud

Rubank Advanced Method for Oboe by Himie Voxman and William Gower

Bassoon

Practical Method for the Bassoon by J. Weissenborn

Rubank Intermediate Method for Bassoon by Himie Voxman

Rubank Advanced Method for Bassoon by Himie Voxman and William Gower

Saxophone

Universal Method for the Saxophone by Paul de Ville

Rubank Intermediate Method for Saxophone by J.E. Skornicka

Rubank Advanced Method for Saxophone by Himie Voxman and William Gower

Trumpet

Arban's Complete Conservatory Method by Jean-Baptiste Arban

Rubank Intermediate Method for Cornet or Trumpet by J.E. Skornicka

Rubank Advanced Method for Cornet or Trumpet by Himie Voxman and William Gower

Horn

Lyrical Studies for Horn by Giuseppe Concone

Rubank Intermediate Method for French Horn by Joseph Skornicka

Rubank Advanced Method for French Horn by William Gower

Trombone/Euphonium

Arban's Famous Method for Trombone by Jean-Baptiste Arban

Rubank Intermediate Method for Trombone or Baritone by J.E. Skornicka and E.G. Boltz

Rubank Advanced Method for Trombone or Baritone by Himie Voxman and William Gower

Tuba

Rubank Intermediate Method for Tuba by Himie Voxman and William Gower

Rubank Advanced Method for Trombone or Baritone by J.E. Skornicka and E.G. Boltz