Detail 01
Book 1
Starts at zero: first notes, first rhythms, assembly and hand position. No prior reading needed.
Product detailSKU #1283462205547
KJOSStandard Of Excellence Book 1 Clarinet
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Book 1 of the Standard of Excellence method for clarinet. The starting book for a first-year student in a school band program.
Strong match
Who this is for
- First-year clarinet students starting in a school band
- A class whose director assigned the Standard of Excellence series
- Parents buying the required book for a beginning band class
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who have already worked through a first-year method
- Bass clarinet or saxophone players — wrong transposition and range
- Anyone wanting jazz, klezmer, or advanced classical repertoire
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Clarinet edition
Written for B-flat clarinet. Other instruments in the class use their own matching book.
Detail 03
Band method series
Page numbers align across instruments, so the whole ensemble plays the same exercise together.
Detail 04
Standard edition, not Enhanced
This is the printed book. The Enhanced version is the one that carries the added audio.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm the director wants Book 1 and this specific series before buying.
- 02No reeds, ligature, swab, or cleaning supplies included.
- 03A beginner will go through reeds quickly — budget for a box.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this the right book for a total beginner?
Yes. Book 1 assumes no playing experience and no music reading. It starts with the first notes.
02Does this work for bass clarinet?
No. Bass clarinet has its own book in the series with the correct range and part.
03Does it come with a CD or audio?
This is the standard printed edition. The Enhanced editions in the series are the ones with added audio.
04How long does Book 1 last?
It is written to cover a first year of band instruction, then students move to Book 2.
