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This book helps band directors teach and develop successful jazz programs in middle schools and high schools. Ronald E. Kearns provides a step-by-step approach to starting a jazz program, teaching jazz performance, and maintaining the program once it has been established. He addresses a variety of topics, including:

  • the first steps that need to be taken
  • introductory jazz pedagogical skills
  • sample lesson plans
  • suggested literature
  • budget development
  • recruiting
  • retaining
  • classroom management

Oftentimes, band directorsespecially those who are classically trainedfind themselves woefully unprepared to teach jazz since many colleges and universities only provide a cursory look at teaching or developing a jazz program. This book provides the practical tools to that will help directors overcome these challenges.

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      Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 1/2/2024
      ISBN13: 9798881801595, 979-8881801595
      ISBN10: 9798881801595

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      This book helps band directors teach and develop successful jazz programs in middle schools and high schools. Ronald E. Kearns provides a step-by-step approach to starting a jazz program, teaching jazz performance, and maintaining the program once it has been established. He addresses a variety of topics, including:

      • the first steps that need to be taken
      • introductory jazz pedagogical skills
      • sample lesson plans
      • suggested literature
      • budget development
      • recruiting
      • retaining
      • classroom management

      Oftentimes, band directorsespecially those who are classically trainedfind themselves woefully unprepared to teach jazz since many colleges and universities only provide a cursory look at teaching or developing a jazz program. This book provides the practical tools to that will help directors overcome these challenges.

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