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Book SynopsisEngaging Musical Practices: A Sourcebook for Instrumental Music is a long awaited compilation of best practices for instrumental music education. This unique book contains practical and pedagogically oriented chapters written by leaders in the field of instrumental music education. Designed for instrumental music teachers or for use in instrumental methods courses, the book covers a wide range of topics, such as:student readiness for instrumental musicbeginning an instrumental music programteaching instrumental music at the intermediate and advanced levelsworking with strings and orchestras motivating studentsincorporating improvisation into the curriculumselecting repertoire based on curricular goalsengaging students in assessmentmarching band pedagogy and techniquesintegrating technology considering traditional instrumental music practice becoming an instrumental music teachercommunicating effectively with stakeholdersContributions by James Ancona and Heidi Sarver, Kimberly Ackney an
Trade ReviewEngaging Musical Practices ought to be a part of every music educator's library of resources. . . .[T]he book proves to be a good source for stimulating self-reflection about increasing the academic rigor, setting up a successful program, making adjustments to current curricular focuses, offering new teaching strategies and offering thoughtful pedagogical issues to spark conversations with colleagues. * American Music Teacher *
Engaging Musical Practices: A Sourcebook for Instrumental Music makes for valuable supplementary reading for any college Instrumental Music Methods course and is likewise beneficial material for the veteran teacher.... [The book] provides the instrumental teacher with an arsenal of high-quality materials to sharpen his or her tools for teaching. Many journals and scholarly books are mentioned, as are first-rate music education publishers, such as GIA Music and Meredith Music Publications. Ideas and foundations presented throughout the sourcebook will help teachers to design a national curriculum dedicated to Creating, Performing, and Responding. * Music Educators Journal *
A superb collection of some the finest minds in music education covering the wide array of instrumental ensemble instruction. In each chapter authors explore topics in depth, offer ideas and proven methods and techniques for implementation, incorporating and unpacking the new National Core Arts Music Standards for ensembles. A must have for every instrumental ensemble teachers’ library and students in music education degree programs. In fact, this collection is so significant and comprehensive that I suggest all ensemble teachers read it! -- Tom Dean, Mt. Pleasant High School, Wilmington DE, past president, Eastern Division NAfME
What a tremendous resource for music teachers. With contributions by teachers writing within their own personal expertise in a broad range of subjects, this is a book that the novice or experienced teacher could benefit from and may be used as a resource many times over! -- Stephen Shewan, composer, director of bands, Williamsville East High School, NY
Engaging Musical Practices: A Sourcebook for Instrumental Music is a comprehensive resource that combines philosophical, theoretical, curricular, assessment, and practical insights for music educators teaching in lesson and ensemble settings. Aligned with music literacy goals of the National Core Arts Music Standards, it guides practitioners in fundamental practices that address students’ developing needs and interests in their pursuit of lifelong musical involvement. This is a must-have resource for school music programs everywhere. -- Johanna J. Siebert, Ph.D., director of fine arts, Webster Central School District
Engaging Musical Practices: A Sourcebook for Instrumental Music will be a valuable addition to any music educator’s library. With over 20 knowledgeable contributors, and hundreds of references and resources cited, this text will no doubt provide a contribution to teachers, department chairs, and researchers for many years to come. -- Richard Victor, State College, PA Area School District Music Coordinator, 1986-2011; PMEA President, 2000-2002
Table of ContentsList of Tables List of Figures Foreword Acknowledgments Part I: Getting Started 1. Shaping Readiness for Instrumental Music Suzanne L. Burton and Rick D. Townsend 2. Beginning Instrumental Music Instruction with the End in Mind Richard F. Grunow Part II: Working with Ensembles 3. Focusing on Musicianship in Beginning Band or Orchestra Colleen Conway and Kimberly Lansinger Ankney 4. Engaging Practices in Strings and Orchestra Robert D. Gardner 5. Engaging Instrumentalists in Intermediate-Level Ensembles Michael P. Hewitt and Bret P. Smith 6. Developing Advanced Ensemble Musicianship: Consistency Counts! Chad R. Nicholson 7. The Modern Marching Band: Where Do You Start? Heidi I. Sarver and James P. Ancona Part III: Teaching and Learning 8. Ideals for Instrumental Music Making Patricia Shehan Campbell and Lee Higgins 9. Teaching Everybody Everything Alden H. Snell II 10. Improvisation and Composition: Developing Musicianship in Instrumental Music Christopher D. Azzara 11. Engaging Students in Instrumental Music Assessment David A. Stringham 12. Instrumental Music Learning and Technology William I. Bauer and Richard J. Dammers 13. My Music and School Music: Informal and Formal Music Making Dan Isbell Part IV: Skills for Success 14. Nuts and Bolts: Practical Advice for Instrumental Music Teachers Nathan B. Kruse 15. Support and Diplomacy: Transforming Instrumental Music through Effective Communication Brian D. Bersh
