Essential Elements was the major breakthrough for beginning band methods in the 90's. Now Essential Elements 2000 will take band programs into t he next millennium! EE 2000 features: A CD featuring a professional soloist in every Student Book 1. Great performance music with planned first concert. Even more great tunes, motivating students to practice and stay in band. Special Rubank Studies. Better pacing, sequencing and reinforcement. Theory, history and creativity exercises integrated into each student book. Play Along Trax for Winds/Brass - Discs 2, 3 & 4 for Exercises 59 to the end.