Detail 01
Percussion edition
Covers the percussion parts of the series, including mallet lines, so a bells kit usually matters as much as the snare.
Product detailSKU #1283462205581
KJOSStandard Of Excellence Book 1 Enhanced Percussion
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Kjos Standard of Excellence Book 1 Enhanced, percussion edition. For a first-year percussion student whose director uses this series.
Strong match
Who this is for
- First-year percussion students in a beginning band
- Directors keeping the whole class on the same series
- Parents buying the assigned book for a middle school music class
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drum set players wanting groove and fill instruction
- Second-year students who have already finished Book 1
- Wind players — this covers percussion parts only
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
Book 1
The entry level of the series. Book 2 continues it; the two are not interchangeable.
Detail 03
Enhanced edition
The Enhanced version of Standard of Excellence, so confirm your director wants Enhanced rather than the plain edition.
Detail 04
$13.99 vs $7.99 method books
Percussion editions run thicker because they carry both battery and mallet material.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Book only — no sticks, practice pad, bell kit, or stand included
- 02Most beginning percussion classes require a bell kit; check the school's supply list
- 03Confirm Enhanced vs standard edition with the director before opening the shrinkwrap
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this teach drum set?
It is a concert band percussion book. Snare, mallets and accessory percussion are the focus, not drum set grooves.
02What is the Enhanced edition?
It is a distinct version of Standard of Excellence Book 1. Buy whichever version your director listed, since page numbers can differ.
03Do I need a bell kit too?
Percussion editions typically include mallet-percussion lines, so most students need a bell kit. Confirm with the school's supply list.
04Can my kid share a book with a friend?
Not practically. Both students read from it at once in class, and these thin softcovers wear out fast when passed around.
