MICHAEL FRANCIS SMITH
IT'S TIME TO PLAY
It’s Time to Play bridges general and instrumental music through a sound-first approach. Students sing, play, improvise and create while adding notation naturally, building confident musicians and improving retention.
ENGAGING EVERY STUDENT IN MAKING MUSIC
Sing → Play → Read → Improvise → Create
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• Beginning Strings
• Recorder
• Ukulele
Designed to integrate naturally with traditional band instruction while strengthening auditory readiness and student retention.
"I am thrilled to endorse this innovative beginning band method book..." Stacey Faris, Brewster, MA
"This book has helped significantly with retention!" Tim Leonelli, Abington, MA
“Friday’s workshop was the most effective workshop I’ve ever attended in my 35+ years...” – Michael Cushman, Dr. Lewis Libby School, ME