Neil A. Kjos Music Company
Encyclopedia
The Neil A. Kjos Music Company is an American
music publisher based in San Diego, California
. They have published a large number of books used to teach music, most notably the Standard of Excellence series of books and software.
books and software. The line ranges from classical music
to jazz
and is used by both schools and private instructors.
The most popular books in the series are the Standard of Excellence Band Method volumes. Among the band titles and 3 volumes for nearly every instrument used in a band.
Each of the books comes with Standard of Excellence's IPAS software. The software has every piece from the book and a program where the user can play along, receiving guidance as to whether the note was done properly or not. It is claimed by some to be the most comprehensive band method ever (Dylan Meyer)
United States
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music publisher based in San Diego, California
San Diego, California
San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest city in California. The city is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, immediately adjacent to the Mexican border. The birthplace of California, San Diego is known for its mild year-round...
. They have published a large number of books used to teach music, most notably the Standard of Excellence series of books and software.
Standard of Excellence series
Standard of Excellence is a collection of music theoryMusic theory
Music theory is the study of how music works. It examines the language and notation of music. It seeks to identify patterns and structures in composers' techniques across or within genres, styles, or historical periods...
books and software. The line ranges from classical music
Classical music
Classical music is the art music produced in, or rooted in, the traditions of Western liturgical and secular music, encompassing a broad period from roughly the 11th century to present times...
to jazz
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
and is used by both schools and private instructors.
The most popular books in the series are the Standard of Excellence Band Method volumes. Among the band titles and 3 volumes for nearly every instrument used in a band.
Each of the books comes with Standard of Excellence's IPAS software. The software has every piece from the book and a program where the user can play along, receiving guidance as to whether the note was done properly or not. It is claimed by some to be the most comprehensive band method ever (Dylan Meyer)