The enhanced version of the world's leading instrumental method book, Standard Of Excellence. The tutor book includes a wealth of information other than teaching the instrument. Including assembly of the instrument, instrument care, history of the instrument, notation chart, glossary, scales, studies, duets, performance pieces.

New features of the enhanced version include:

• 2 CDs of audio accompaniment recordings for all band exercises
• Interactive iPAS software ,for Windows or Mac, takes students through the entire book and provides numeric performance scores.
• Software allows grading and recording of playing
• Tuner and Metronome included with iPAS.