Description
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis book would definitely inspire lively discussions in any instrumental methods class and also provides some useful ideas for the experienced educator. * Music Educators Journal *
Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Part I – Foundations 1 Who Are We Teaching? 2 Learning the Language of Music Part II – Developing Fundamental Sounds and Music Decoding Skills 3 First Sounds on Wind Instruments 4 Developing Solid Percussion Fundamentals 5 From Rote to Note – Reading Music 6 Music and Materials for Young Bands Part III – Moving Beyond the Basics 7 Advanced Instrumental Pedagogy 8 Rehearsing and Performing with Young Ensembles 9 Getting Help Part IV – Planning, Management, and Assessment 10 Recruiting and Retaining Students and Their Families 11 Selecting Great Equipment 12 Philosophy, Curriculum, and Planning 13 Rules, Procedures, and Classroom Management 14 Assessment Appendix A – Sample Band Handbook Appendix B – Sample Discipline Log Appendix C – Beginning Snare Method Books Appendix D – Beginning Band Method Books Appendix E – Sample Trip Itinerary Index
