Detail 01
Book 2 level
Assumes a year of prior playing. Starting here without Book 1 skips foundational note reading.
Product detailSKU #1283462205590
KJOSStandard Of Excellence Book 2 Theory & History Student
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Theory and history workbook for the Standard of Excellence Book 2 band method. For students already a year into a school band program.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Band students working through Standard of Excellence Book 2
- Directors adding written theory to rehearsal-only programs
- Home practice between weekly lessons
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- First-year beginners who have not finished Book 1
- Players wanting playing exercises rather than written work
- Anyone not using the Standard of Excellence 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
Theory and history focus
Written work, not etudes. It supplements the playing book rather than replacing it.
Detail 03
Student edition
Meant to be written in by one student. Not a teacher score with answers.
Detail 04
Standard of Excellence series
Pages line up with the matching method book, so a director can assign by unit.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The playing method book is separate and not included
- 02One copy per student — it is written in
- 03Check your director is on Book 2, not Book 1
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need the main Book 2 method book too?
Yes. This is the theory and history companion. The playing exercises live in the separate method book.
02Is this specific to my instrument?
The theory and history content is general to the band program rather than instrument-specific playing parts.
03Can I use this without Book 1?
It picks up where Book 1 leaves off, so a student without that background will hit gaps.
04Is it consumable?
Yes. Students write answers directly in it, so each student needs their own copy.
