Hal Leonard Essential Elements for Band Book 2 - Combined Percussion | Piano Gallery, Idaho Falls
Hal Leonard's Essential Elements for Band Book 2 is the natural next step for percussion students who have completed Book 1, building confidently on established fundamentals while introducing new techniques, musical concepts, and ensemble skills. Designed specifically for combined percussion, this comprehensive method balances essential exercises, theory fundamentals, and entertaining content into a curriculum tailored by expert percussionists and instructors. With access to Essential Elements Interactive (EEi) — an online education platform featuring over 250 professionally recorded instructional videos — students and teachers have everything they need to continue their musical development in the classroom, at home, or in a hybrid learning environment. Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls is proud to carry this trusted resource for developing band programs throughout the region.
Product Overview
Essential Elements for Band Book 2 is built around the same proven dual approach that made Book 1 a success: unison-learning content that builds ensemble awareness and classroom cohesion, and instrument-specific drills that focus combined percussion students on the particular techniques and characteristics of their instruments. This combination ensures that students continue developing both as individual players and as contributing members of a band as they progress through the intermediate stages of their musical education.
The combined percussion format addresses the full range of percussion instruments students encounter in a band setting — covering both snare drum and mallet percussion in a single comprehensive volume. At 144 pages, Book 2 offers significantly more content than Book 1, reflecting the broader technical and musical scope of intermediate-level study and giving students and teachers a rich library of material to work through across an extended period of instruction.
Essential Elements Interactive (EEi) extends the learning experience beyond the printed page, providing teachers with a powerful suite of technology tools for online pedagogy, assessment, and student communication. The over 250 professionally recorded instructional videos included with EEi access cover the material in depth, supporting both classroom instruction and independent home practice. EEi is fully compatible with previous editions of Essential Elements for Band, making it a seamless continuation for programs already using the series. Authored by Tim Lautzenheiser, John Higgins, Charles Menghini, Paul Lavender, Tom C. Rhodes, and Don Bierschenk, every page of Essential Elements for Band reflects decades of collective expertise in band education and student development.
Ideal For
- Intermediate percussion students who have completed Essential Elements Book 1 and are ready to continue building their technique and musicianship
- Band directors teaching intermediate ensemble classes who need a proven, teacher-friendly curriculum with robust online support tools for their percussion section
- Combined percussion students who need a single comprehensive volume covering both snare and mallet percussion at the intermediate level
- Home practice and hybrid learning environments where percussion students benefit from EEi's video lessons and online resources alongside classroom instruction
- Any developing percussionist who needs a well-organized, progressive method that keeps pace with their growing technical skills and musical understanding
Key Features
Comprehensive Band Method for Combined Percussion Specifically arranged for combined percussion by expert players and instructors, Book 2 covers both snare drum and mallet percussion techniques alongside unison ensemble exercises that develop individual skill and band musicianship simultaneously.
Intermediate Level Content Building directly on the foundation established in Book 1, the intermediate-level material in Book 2 introduces new techniques, more complex musical concepts, and a broader range of repertoire that challenges and inspires developing percussion students.
Extended 144-Page Format At 144 pages, Book 2 provides a substantially deeper and more comprehensive body of material than Book 1, giving students and teachers a rich instructional resource that sustains meaningful progress across an extended period of study.
Essential Elements Interactive (EEi) Access Included access to EEi provides students and teachers with a full suite of online learning tools — including over 250 professionally recorded instructional videos, assessment resources, and teacher communication tools for classroom and remote learning.
Popular Songs and Unison Learning Exercises A carefully selected mix of popular songs and purpose-designed exercises arranged for unison learning keeps students motivated and engaged while reinforcing the ensemble skills essential for effective band participation.
Compatible with Previous Editions This edition is fully compatible with previous Essential Elements for Band books, making it easy to integrate into existing band programs and use alongside other editions without disrupting established curricula.
What's Included
- Hal Leonard Essential Elements for Band Book 2 — Combined Percussion, 144 pages, 9" x 12" softcover
- Access to Essential Elements Interactive (EEi) online platform
- Over 250 professionally recorded instructional videos
- Free standard shipping to Idaho Falls and nationwide
- Ask us about companion books and additional Essential Elements resources in store
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Essential Elements for Band, Book 2 |
| Instrument | Combined Percussion |
| Type | Educational — Comprehensive Band Method |
| Format | Softcover with Online Media Access |
| Level | Student / Intermediate |
| Solo / Ensemble | Band / Ensemble |
| Pages | 144 |
| Dimensions | 9" x 12" |
| Authors | Lautzenheiser, Higgins, Menghini, Lavender, Rhodes, Bierschenk |
| Includes | EEi Online Access |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 870333 |
Experience This Band Method Today
Keep your percussion students moving forward with confidence — visit Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls to pick up Hal Leonard Essential Elements for Band Book 2 for Combined Percussion and speak with our team about building a complete intermediate band curriculum. We are happy to help you find the right method books and educational resources for your program or studio. Contact us or stop by the store today to browse our full selection of band method books and educational materials available in Idaho Falls.
