Responding to the upsurge of interest in wind and brass bands, Dr Kevin
Thompson has written a practical manual for all who are involved with
them whether in school or music centres, or in an adult community band.
This essentially pragmatic book - the first of its kind - gives helpful
advice on how to start a band, the choice of instruments, basic
organisation, useful seating plans, rehearsal tips, composing and
scoring for bands of different sizes. Additionally, there are innovative
approaches to instrumental teaching, new ideas for bringing together
classroom and group instrumental activities, and exciting repertoire
suggestions.