Measures of Success Book 1 provides a goal-oriented format for beginning students. Each book in this comprehensive method contains exercises focusing on musicality, theory, music history and includes a wealth of classical and world music. Book 1 consists of 15 pieces for full band, duets, rounds, and two solos with piano accompaniment. The Play-Along CDs feature demo and performance tracks. Measures of Success also correlates with the National Standards for Music Education. It encourages the cross-disciplinary study of music with art and history.