Detail 01
Book 2
Picks up where Book 1 ends. Starting here skips the note reading and counting foundation.
Product detailSKU #1283462205508
KJOSStandard Of Excellence Book 2 Drums/Mallet Percussion
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Second-book band method for school percussionists, covering both battery drums and mallet instruments in one volume.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Second-year band students continuing the Standard of Excellence sequence
- Percussionists who play both snare and bells in class
- Directors standardizing one method across a percussion section
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- First-year players who have not covered Book 1
- Drum set players wanting groove or kit instruction
- Anyone needing a stand-alone mallet-only reading book
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.
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Drums and mallet percussion in one book
One purchase covers both parts of the percussion chair instead of two separate volumes.
Detail 03
Part book, not a score
Contains the percussion line only. A director needs the conductor edition to run rehearsal.
Detail 04
$8.50
Priced as a consumable classroom book, so replacing a lost copy mid-year is cheap.
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KJOS band method
Written to be played alongside other instruments in the same series, page for page.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Instruments, sticks and mallets are separate — the book is paper only
- 02Confirm your band uses Standard of Excellence, not a different method series
- 03Percussionists need access to both a drum and a mallet instrument
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need Book 1 first?
Yes, unless you already have a year of reading and counting behind you. Book 2 assumes Book 1's material.
02Does one book cover snare and bells?
Yes. Drums and mallet percussion are combined in this single volume rather than sold as two books.
03Will this match the rest of my band?
Yes, if they are on Standard of Excellence Book 2. Every instrument's edition lines up page by page.
04Is this a teacher's book?
No. This is the student percussion part. Directors need the conductor score edition instead.
