Tradition of Excellence
Product identity
- Publisher
- Neil A. Kjos Music Company
- Program family
- Tradition of Excellence
- Edition
- Second Edition
Instructional fit
Materials and delivery
- Format description
- Instrument-specific print method books and conductor resources with included Interactive Practice Studio support and correlated digital practice options.
- Included components
- Books 1–3 for band instruments; conductor scores; full-band pieces; solos and ensembles; rhythm and sight-reading studies; theory and history; differentiated instruction; Interactive Practice Studio; correlated repertoire and teacher resources.
- Languages and support
- English with instrument-specific notation, paced review, differentiated instruction, recorded models, video support, and individual or ensemble practice resources.
- Format components
Links and notes
- Vendor product URL
- Visit publisher product page
- Curriculum notes
- The district source used the all-caps title TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE and described elementary use. The publisher identifies the product as a comprehensive band method and documents alignment to grade 5–8 national standards. The record represents the inseparable method family across Books 1–3 rather than separate instrument listings.
Availability
- Product availability
- Available
- Last checked
- September 29, 2026
A comprehensive beginning-band method that builds instrumental technique, music literacy, ensemble performance, theory, history, ear training, improvisation, and composition.
Tradition of Excellence is a comprehensive concert-band curriculum by Bruce Pearson and Ryan Nowlin. Books 1–3 use carefully paced lessons, review, differentiated instruction, full-band repertoire, solos, duets, rounds, scales, rhythm studies, sight-reading, music theory, history, ear training, improvisation, and composition to develop musicianship and ensemble performance.