MICHAEL FRANCIS SMITH
IT'S TIME TO PLAY
A Sound-First Beginnning Band Method
A Sound-First Beginning String Method
Also available for Recorder & Ukulele
An Excellent Supplement to Traditional Methods —
or a Stand-Alone Method
"I love using this series... helped significantly with retention!" Tim Leonelli, Abington, MA
ENGAGING EVERY STUDENT IN MAKING MUSIC
Sing → Play → Read → Improvise → Create
Connects General Music with Beginning Instrumental Instruction
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• It's Time to Play a Band Instrument
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• It's Time to Play a String Instrument
• It's Time to Play the Rcorder
• Ukulele
Designed to integrate naturally with traditional band instruction while strengthening auditory readiness and student retention.
"I am thrilled to endorse this innovative beginning band method book..." Stacey Faris, Brewster, MA
“Friday’s workshop was the most effective workshop I’ve ever attended in my 35+ years...” – Michael Cushman, Dr. Lewis Libby School, ME