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Book 1
The entry point of a graded series. Starts at first notes; later books continue where this one stops.
Product detailSKU #1306015597496
KJOSTradition Of Excellence Book 1 for Clarinet
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Book 1 of the Kjos Tradition of Excellence band method, clarinet part. For a first-year clarinet student in a school band program.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Beginning clarinet students in a middle school band class
- Private teachers whose studio follows the Tradition of Excellence sequence
- Parents buying the book a director assigned by name
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Self-teaching adults who want explanation rather than a class sequence
- Players past their first year, who need Book 2
- Anyone on bass clarinet or another instrument entirely
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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Clarinet part
One instrument's part only. Every player in the band buys the version matching their own instrument.
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Band method, not a solo book
Pages are written to line up with the rest of the ensemble, so it works in a class setting.
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Under $15
Consumable-price student book. Directors assign it per student rather than sharing copies.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your director uses Tradition of Excellence, not a competing method series
- 02This is the clarinet book only, not a full band set
- 03No instrument, reeds, or stand included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this the right book if my kid just started clarinet?
Yes, if the school uses Tradition of Excellence. Book 1 is the starting level. Check with the director before buying, since band programs standardize on one method.
02Does the clarinet book work for bass clarinet?
No. Buy the book labeled for the specific instrument the student plays.
03Can one book cover two students?
Not practically. Students write in the book and take it to class, so each player needs a copy.
04What comes after this?
Book 2 in the same series continues the sequence. Stay within one method rather than mixing series mid-year.
