Description
Book SynopsisGrowing Musicians: Teaching Music in Middle School and Beyond focuses on teaching adolescents within the context of a music classroom. It considers the impact of music education on adolescents as they transition from child to adult as well as encourages music educators to mindfully examine their own teaching practice.
Trade ReviewReading Sweets book makes one feel as though these colleagues are sitting with us, reading along and commenting. This feature, along with the authors clear writing style, make this a valuable volume, not just for middle school teachers, but for those teaching any level. * John Devorick, ACDA Choral Journal *
Table of ContentsPreface ; Chapter 1: The Adolescent Musician ; Chapter 2: The Music Teacher ; Chapter 3: Establishing Music Classroom Climate ; Chapter 4: Establishing the Framework for Successful Music Classes ; Chapter 5: The Humanity of Teaching Music ; Chapter 6: Humor in the Music Classroom ; Appendix A: Teacher participant extended bios ; References ; Index
