Composer Timothy Johnson's many years as a school band director really show in this beginning band entry in the CMP Essentials of Musicianship Series. Ever so gradually this edition takes the band from the simplest forms of syncopation to more and more complex notationso your students build their reading skills at a pace they can handle. The astute teacher will also notice that there is plenty of concept reinforcement as the group steps from easy to more challenging rhythms. A great teaching tool!