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Book 1
The entry point in the series. If you already read music and play, you will move through it quickly.
Product detailSKU #1306015597500
KJOSTradition Of Excellence Book 1 for Oboe
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Book 1 of the Tradition of Excellence method, in the oboe edition. For a beginning oboist starting in a school band program.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Students starting oboe in a school or community band
- Players whose band director assigned this specific series
- Private lesson students who need a structured first book
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Oboists past their first year, who need Book 2 or later
- Anyone playing a different instrument — each has its own edition
- Self-teaching adults wanting detailed reed and embouchure coaching
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
Oboe edition
This is the oboe part only. Clarinet, flute and trumpet players in the same band each buy their own edition.
Detail 03
Band method series
Written so a whole class plays together from matching books, which is why directors assign by series and number.
Detail 04
$12.99
Consumable-priced. Most students mark theirs up with pencil, so buying used is a mixed bag.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm with the director it is Book 1 and the oboe edition, not another part
- 02A book teaches notes, not reeds — budget separately for reeds
- 03No instrument, stand or reeds are included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this the same book my band uses?
Only if your director assigned Tradition of Excellence Book 1. Band methods are not interchangeable — check the series name and number before ordering.
02Will this work for a different instrument?
No. This is the oboe edition. Each instrument in the series has its own book with parts written for that instrument.
03Can an adult beginner use it?
Yes, though it is built for a classroom pace with a teacher. Adults working alone often pair it with lessons.
04What comes after this?
Book 2 in the same series, in the oboe edition. Directors typically move a class into it in the second year.
