Strengthen ensemble playing, confidence, and musical expression with the Alfred – Accent on Ensembles Band Method Book 1 for Flute, available now at Irvine Art and Music. Written by respected educators John O’Reilly and Mark Williams, this engaging method book provides a collection of duets, trios, and quartets that align perfectly with Accent on Achievement, Book 1. Each piece is designed to help students develop listening skills, blend, balance, rhythmic accuracy, and musical independence. With its flexible instrumentation approach, flute players can perform comfortably with any combination of band instruments, making this book an excellent resource for small group rehearsals, sectionals, and contest preparation.

At Irvine Art and Music, we are committed to supporting students, teachers, and band programs with high-quality educational materials that promote strong musicianship and steady progress. As a trusted music store in Southern California, we take pride in offering resources that inspire young musicians and enhance their ensemble experience. Whether used for classroom instruction, private lessons, or school performances, Accent on Ensembles Book 1 – Flute provides the structured repertoire and pedagogical value needed to help flutists grow into confident, well-rounded ensemble performers.

Product Features

• Ensemble-Focused Method Book: Designed to build strong duet, trio, and quartet playing skills for developing flute students.

• Correlates with Accent on Achievement Book 1: Perfectly aligned with the pacing and concepts of the popular beginning band series.

• Flexible Instrumentation: Allows flute players to perform with any combination of instruments—ideal for mixed ensembles and small groups.

• Contest & Performance Ready: Excellent resource for festivals, recitals, and group practice.

• Created by Leading Educators: Written by renowned band method authors John O’Reilly and Mark Williams.

• Engaging Musical Material: Helps students improve tone, rhythm, blend, balance, and musical expression.

Ideal For

• Beginning and early-intermediate flute students

• School band programs, sectionals, and small ensemble groups

• Private lesson studios and flute instructors

• Students preparing for contests, festivals, and group performance

• Musicians developing ensemble confidence and listening skills

Tech Specs

• Series: Accent on Ensembles 

• Authors: John O’Reilly, Mark Williams

• Instrument: Flute

• Instrumentation: Flute

• Format: Printed Method Book

• Skill Level: Beginner to Early-Intermediate

• Educational Focus: Ensemble Playing, Rhythm Development, Tone Production, Articulation

• Correlated Method: Accent on Achievement – Book 1

• Page Count: 24

• Item Number: 00-19613

• ISBN-10: 0-7390-1158-8

• ISBN-13: 978-0-7390-1158-4

• UPC: 038081184937

• Dimensions: Standard 9" x 12" Book Size

• Publisher: Alfred Music

• Recommended For: Classroom Band Programs, Small Ensembles, Private Lessons