Support your students’ growth with the Accent on Achievement – Piano Accompaniment, Book 1, available at Irvine Art and Music. This companion volume is designed to accompany the first book of Alfred’s acclaimed Accent on Achievement band method, providing pianists with the full-color arrangements and exercises used in the student books. With carefully graded accompaniment parts and rich harmonic textures, this book makes ensemble practice and performance more rewarding while helping students maintain rhythmic accuracy and musicality.

Developed by veteran music educators John O’Reilly and Mark Williams, the piano accompaniment book features full-band arrangements, chorales and scale exercises that align perfectly with the core band curriculum. Each unit includes rhythm and rest drills plus comprehensive review sections to reinforce skills before moving on. The inclusion of classics and world music ensures a diverse repertoire, and the clear layout with vivid illustrations keeps younger musicians engaged from the very first lesson. Whether you’re supporting individual lessons or full ensemble rehearsals, Accent on Achievement – Piano Accompaniment Book 1 equips you with everything needed to guide beginning students toward confident, expressive playing.

Product Features

• Comprehensive Companion: Provides piano accompaniments for every exercise and song in the student edition of Accent on Achievement Book 1, making it ideal for teachers and accompanists.

• Engaging Format: Uses full-color pages and illustrations to teach technique, form and posture while keeping young musicians motivated.

• Balanced Curriculum: Includes rhythm and rest exercises, chorales, scale studies and full-band arrangements that meet national music education standards for grades 5–8.

• Review Cycle: Each lesson builds on previous material with review sections that reinforce knowledge and prepare students for Book 2.

• Diverse Repertoire: Features classical themes and world music selections to broaden students’ musical horizons.

Tech Specs

• Series: Accent on Achievement

• Authors: John O’Reilly & Mark Williams

• Format: Piano accompaniment book

• Page Count: 68 pages

• Publisher: Alfred Music

• Level: Beginner (Book 1)