Books

• "The RCMS "Rank System" (Tradition of Excellence Version) - This is the edited and finalized version of the book below.

• The RCMS "Rank System" (Essential Elements version) This book explains the points based "pass off" system of individual / differentiated instruction that is used in the RCMS band program. This is an EXTREMELY rough/unedited draft and is a work in progress.

• Thoughts From a Beginning Band Director (also available in print through Amazon)

• Sound Beginnings Beginner Band Camp

This book provides a structure and lesson plans for a two week, homogeneous beginner band camp. It serves as the stepping stone to get students to the point of being able to start the "Rank System." The slides from the book can be found HERE. Flash cards can be found under the "Materials" tab.