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Brass Routes Student Workbook PDF
The Brass Routes Student Workbook is your step-by-step guide to turning your instrument into opportunity. Whether you're a trumpet player, drummer, saxophonist, or sousaphone slinger, this workbook gives you the tools to form a gig-ready group, find your sound, and start performing in your community.
Inside, you’ll find:
Guided prompts to help you build your own band
Real-world exercises on booking gigs, writing charts, and running rehearsals
Stories and tips from working musicians
Space to sketch out setlists, goals, and plans
QR codes linking to short videos, audio clips, and play-along resources
This isn't just practice—it’s preparation.
The workbook supports both individual learning and group use, with flexible modules that can be taught in class or tackled independently.
Brass Routes Educator Guide
The Brass Routes Educator Guide is your roadmap for helping students turn their musical skills into real-world experiences. Designed to work alongside the Student Workbook, this guide equips you with everything you need to facilitate the Brass Routes curriculum—without adding extra burden to your already full plate.
Inside, you’ll find:
Lesson plans and pacing guides for flexible implementation
Tips for adapting the material to different grade levels and ensembles
Discussion prompts, reflection questions, and rubrics for assessment
Real-world case studies and examples of student-led music projects
Alignment with core music education standards and 21st-century skills
Whether you have 2 weeks or a full semester, the Educator Guide helps you empower students to take ownership of their musicianship, build bands, and find purpose through performance.
Give your students the tools to stay musically active for life—and be seen as a leader who prepares them for more than just the next concert.
Brass Routes Workshops
In-Person Workshops
Bring the full Brass Routes experience to your school, festival, or program. These high-energy, on-site workshops drop students right into the world of street bands, entrepreneurship, and community-centered performance.
Led by experienced gigging musicians and educators, sessions include:
Live demonstrations and breakout activities
Group band-building exercises and improvisation games
Real talk on how to book shows, build your brand, and find your audience
Culminating performance opportunities—right there on campus or in the community
Whether it’s a one-day intensive or a multi-day residency, the in-person format delivers unforgettable momentum for your students.
Synchronous Virtual Workshops
Can’t bring us in person? We’ve got you covered.
Our live virtual workshops bring the same core energy of Brass Routes to your classroom or rehearsal hall—wherever you are.
These interactive sessions include:
Real-time collaboration with our teaching team via Zoom or your preferred platform
Breakout discussions, Q&A, and group planning activities
On-screen demonstrations of gig setup, band leadership, and promotion strategies
Optional follow-up activities and resources to extend the learning
Perfect for schools with limited budgets, rural access challenges, or hybrid schedules—these sessions are just as engaging and actionable.