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Hal Leonard Announces Updated Editions of Essential Elements Band and String Methods

Christian Wissmuller by Christian Wissmuller
January 21, 2025
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For over 25 years, Hal Leonard’s Essential Elements Band and Strings methods have helped thousands of directors and millions of students grow and improve their band and orchestra programs. Hal Leonard is excited to unveil updated editions of both iconic methods for all three levels. These updates enhance the student learning experience and ease the workload for educators, all while retaining the core methodology that has made Essential Elements a trusted resource for decades.

These new editions are entirely compatible with existing versions, ensuring seamless integration for bands and orchestras.

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Exciting New Features

The updated editions include:

  • Over 400 new professionally recorded videos between the band and string books featuring real music educators and offering students engaging, on-demand instruction.
  • 50 new copyrighted pop songs sequenced for all levels are available via the Essential Elements Interactive online platform.
  • Enhanced visuals, including vibrant color photography, to create a more engaging learning experience.
  • Revised content, replacing three songs with a troubled history with three fresh, inclusive selections.

All supplemental materials are accessible through the method’s free Essential Elements Interactive (EEi) platform, ensuring students and teachers have easy access to valuable resources.

“Updating nearly 70 books simultaneously was no small feat, but we knew it would be most convenient for music directors,” said Matt Wolf, Hal Leonard’s Instrumental Education Specialist and project coordinator for Essential Elements. “We’re thrilled with the results and confident that these updates will benefit bands and orchestras for years to come.”

Availability

The new editions will be in stock by April 2025, perfectly timed for the new school year. Preorders will open in January 2025 through music retailers and at halleonard.com.

Brand Ambassadors Hitting the Road

The revisions will be announced at the 2024 Midwest Band & Orchestra Clinic. In addition, eight well-known and respected band and orchestra influencers will travel the country through 2024 to spread the word about the exciting revisions at state, regional, and national conferences. The team includes Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser, Charles Menghini, Robert Gillespie, Pamela Tellejohn Hayes, Charles Laux, David Eccles, Soo Han, Erin Cole Steele, and Scott Sheehan.

With these updates, Essential Elements continues to lead the way in music education, supporting the success of both students and educators alike.

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