Teaching Band and Orchestra: Methods and Materials

Teaching Band and Orchestra: Methods and Materials Review

This book covers every critical area in the professional life of band and orchestra teachers working at the primary and secondary levels. Topics explored include recruiting and retention, creating lesson plans, assessment, curriculum development, selecting literature, running effective rehearsals, and organising concerts. Also addressed are the administrative realities of being a music teacher, from the job search to fundraising. A plethora of forms, sample letters, charts, and lists of suggested literature round out this resource-packed text.

Teaching Instrumental Music: Developing the Complete Band Program

Teaching Instrumental Music: Developing the Complete Band Program Review

This book is a unique resource for both novice and experienced band directors, gathering effective teaching tools from the best in the field. Includes more than 40 chapters on: curriculum, "then and now" of North American wind bands, the anatomy of music making, motivation, program organization and administrative leadership, and much more. "A wonderful resource for all music educators! Dr. Jagow's book is comprehensive and impressive in scope. An excellent book! Bravo!" - Frank L. Battisti, Conductor Emeritus, New England Conservatory Wind Ensemble

Crowd Control: Classroom Management and Effective Teaching for Chorus, Band, and Orchestra

Crowd Control: Classroom Management and Effective Teaching for Chorus, Band, and Orchestra Review

Co-published by MENC: The National Association for Music Education. Crowd Control is a nuts-and-bolts manual for teachers of middle and high school performance-based classes such as band, orchestra, and chorus. This practical _how-to_ guide shows teachers_pre-serviced or experienced_efficient ways to manage large performance-based classrooms. With wit and sage tried-and-true advice, Haugland provides a complete behavior plan as well as concrete ideas for addressing the National Standards, assessment, advocacy, and ensemble teambuilding. Accessible and indispensable, Crowd Control will become a vital resource in every music teacher's library.