Florida Prep - Concert Band
(Daily Exercises Based on the State Sight-Reading Criteria)
“Florida Prep” is a compact daily exercise collection designed to strengthen sight-reading performance. Written by experienced Florida composers and educators familiar with the FBA sight-reading tradition, each level is based on the Florida Bandmasters Association (FBA) sight-reading criteria and gives students practice with the keys, rhythms, meters, and musical styles they are likely to encounter. Using real musical examples, including dedicated march-style practice, "Florida Prep" builds confidence, stylistic awareness, and stronger readers, all while saving critical rehearsal time in the process.
Florida Prep Authors
Larry is one of the most popular and most performed composers of music for school concert band and orchestra. His music is characterized by rhythmic verve, tuneful melodies, contains a fresh harmonic perspective, is well scored and stretches the musicianship of the performers.
Tyler Arcari is a popular composer whose strong belief in the musical potential of young musicians serves as a guiding force behind his compositions. A skilled writer, his compositions and books have quickly garnered the attention of band and orchestra directors across the globe. His compositions effortlessly blend beauty, freshness, and dynamism, speaking to both musician and audience member.