Detail 01
Book 1
The starting level. It begins at first notes, so no prior playing or reading is assumed.
Product detailSKU #1283462205487
KJOSStandard Of Excellence Book 1 Trumpet
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
First-year trumpet book from the Standard of Excellence band method. For a beginner starting in a school program that assigns this series.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Beginning trumpet players in a school band using this series
- Replacing a lost or wrecked copy mid-year
- Home practice from the same part used in class
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players past their first year — Book 2 continues it
- Other instruments; every part is a separate book
- Anyone wanting solo repertoire rather than a beginner method
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
Trumpet edition
Trumpet part only, written to line up with what the rest of the class plays from their own books.
Detail 03
Part of a graded series
Directors assign one level per year, so the book number matters more than the title on the cover.
Detail 04
One instrument per book
Order the wrong edition and you get the wrong part. The instrument name is on the cover.
Detail 05
$8.50
Student-priced consumable. Cheap enough to buy a second copy for the locker and one for home.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Ask the director which series and level the class is on
- 02No instrument, mouthpiece, stand or accessories included
- 03Other players in the band need their own instrument's edition
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What level is Book 1?
The first book in the series. It assumes no experience and is where first-year band students normally start.
02Do I need Book 2 as well?
Not to start. Book 2 is the next level up and is typically used the following year.
03Can a French horn player use this book?
No. Parts are instrument-specific. Horn players need the French horn edition of the same book and level.
04What comes with it?
The trumpet book only. No instrument, mouthpiece, stand or extras.
