Diminishing interest in instrumental music programs has been attributed to many reasons including financial cut backs, the rise of computer programs and gaming diversions, student’s current lack of good practice habits, competing athletic programs, etc. And all of these distractions can have an influence on the current trend of failing band programs. But recently I came to another realization which may be another reason for our failing band programs and that is why I am at my computer keyboard and not in bed sleeping. Reason #1. Selected Studies is not relevant to our students. This collection was printed in 1953.…