{"product_id":"quick-reference-for-band-directors-who-teach-orchestra-9781475853407","title":"Quick Reference for Band Directors Who Teach","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book is intended to help new and veteran band directors develop an orchestra in their school. It outlines step by step what needs to be done before the teacher meets students, preparing for the first rehearsal and first performance, developing syllabi, handbooks and lesson plans as well as maintaining and growing a viable string program. There is a chapter devoted to using technology in the orchestra classroom to keep students academically and creatively challenged.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA high recommended resource and guide for both new string educators and band directors with little or no prior experience teaching orchestra. Mr. Kearns draws on his extensive experience as an educator, performer, and clinician to offer practical tips to help educators organize and administrate a successful orchestra program.  John Stevenson President, Maryland Band Directors Association -- John R. Stevenson, Music Educator, President, Maryland Band Directors Association (MBDA)\u003cbr\u003eBand directors who find themselves teaching orchestra classes for the first time might feel trepidation as they approach their new role. This book will put their minds at ease as Mr. Kearns makes connections between band and orchestra pedagogy. Teachers can use the orchestra specific references to pave their way to develop a great program! -- Andrea Cameron, Robert Frost Middle School, Montgomery County Public Schools, Rockville, Maryland\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForeword Acknowledgements  Introduction Chapter 1: I’m a  Band Teacher and Now I Have to Teach Orchestra  \tGetting Started  \tHow Do I Start \tOn-String Bowing Techniques  \tOff the String Bowing Techniques \tPlaying Without the Bow \tPlaying Multiple Notes On the String or Off the String   \tBow Pressure On the String  \tVibrato On String Instruments \tChapter At a Glance  Chapter 2: Building a String Program in Your School or Strengthening an Existing One \tFirst Steps Building a New String Program \tDeveloping Your Personal Philosophy of  Music Education  \tCreating a Support Network  \tPlanning for Your First Rehearsal  \tChapter At a Glance  Chapter 3: Creating a Syllabus and Orchestra Handbook   \tGrading Policies  \tDeveloping a Handbook For Your Orchestra \tProgram Description  \tA Sample Orchestra Handbook  \tChapter At a Glance  Chapter 4: Writing Lesson Plans \tPlanning Lessons  \tHere Are Some Sample Lesson Plans \t\tSample Plan #1 \t\tSample Plan #2 \t\tSample Plan #3 \t\tSample Plan #4 \tChapter At a Glance  Chapter 5: Creating a Parent Group \tDeveloping a Support System for Your Orchestra  \tEstablishing a New Parent Group  \tLeadership Function  \tForming Committees  \tChapter At a Glance  Chapter 6: Literature Selection and the First Rehearsal  \tFirst Rehearsal  \tOrganizing the First Rehearsal and Classroom Management  \tEnding the First Rehearsal  \tSuggested Composers  \tSuggested String Methods and Publishers  \tSuggested Literature for Orchestra  \tChapter At a Glance  Chapter 7: Having a Successful First Performance  \tThe Importance of a Successful First Performance  \tPlanning For a Successful First Performance  \tFirst Performance Procedures \tStage Entrance and Seating  \tPerformance Etiquette  \tCarrying Instruments Going On Stage and Leaving the Stage  \tConcertmaster Tuning On Stage  \tFolder Uniformity and Concert Attire  \tPerformance Attire  \tChapter At a Glance  Chapter 8: Festival Preparation and Performance  \tFestival Performance Planning  \tFestival Information and Description  \tPreparing To Be Adjudicated \tScore Study  \t\tMake Notes On The Score  \tTeaching the Music for Adjudication  \tRecord Your Rehearsals \tChapter At a Glance  Chapter 9: Program Maintenance  \tMaintaining Your Program  \tDeveloping a Five-Year Plan  \tMaintaining Equipment and Equipment Purchases  \tThe Importance of Individual Recognition and Praise  \tChapter At a Glance  Chapter 10: Using Technology in the Orchestra Classroom  \tUsing Technology As an Integral Part of Instruction  \tRecording Your Group  \tUsing Tablets and Smart Phones  \t\tMusic On A Tablet  \tInteractive Software  \tWebsites  \tSocial Media  \t\tFacebook  \t\tTwitter  \t\tGoogle  \tNotation Software  \t\tChoosing the Best Notation Software For Your Program  \tUsing Play-Along Software and Hardware  \tPowerPoint  \tVideotaping Your Orchestra \tTechnology Resources On the Internet  \tMaintenance and Record Keeping \tTeaching Resources in Book Form  \tChapter At a Glance  Chapter 11: Using Small Ensembles To Improve Your Orchestra’s Sound \tSmall Ensembles  \tUsing Solos To Keep Your Best Players Interested in Staying  \tBasic Small Ensemble Playing  \tChapter At a Glance  Glossary  References Appendix  Index","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51040306921815,"sku":"9781475853407","price":43.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781475853407.jpg?v=1750946326","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/quick-reference-for-band-directors-who-teach-orchestra-9781475853407","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}