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Achieving Musical Success in the String
Classroom—Karel Butz. A fully pragmatic
pedagogical approach toward developing complete
musicianship in beginning through advanced
level string players by incorporating the ideas of
Mimi Zweig, Paul Rolland, and Shinichi Suzuki.
Introductory through advanced string concepts
relating to instrument set-up, posture, left and
right hand development, music theory, aural skills,
assessment procedures, imagery in playing, the
development individual practice and ensemble skills,
and effective rehearsal strategies are explained in
a sequential approach that benefit the classroom
teacher and student.
11193638 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
The Art of String Teaching—Michael Hopkins.
A comprehensive string pedagogy resource covering
everything from the origins and history of the
string instrument family to advanced-level string
techniques. Part I offers an orientation to string
education, outlines a philosophical approach, and
provides four chapters on the foundational aspects
of string playing for beginners. Part II focuses on
intermediate and advanced-level instruction such
as left-hand shifting, vibrato, bowing techniques,
tuning skills, improvisation and composition, and
music listening, among others. The two concluding
chapters offer insight into the string rehearsal and
how to run a successful orchestra program. A must-
have resource for university music education majors
or non-string players teaching orchestra.
10978304 Spiral-Bound Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . 59.95
ASTA String Curriculum: 2021 Edition—
Various Contributors. This comprehensive string
program for levels K-12 is the first of its kind! A clear
and concise sequence makes this curriculum easy to
use and more than 200 specific learning tasks shows
its comprehensive scope. Based on outstanding
teaching traditions in the field, the volume is filled
with practical information for string teachers from
every level of experience. An invaluable resource of
material from authors, teachers and researchers in
the field of string performance and pedagogy.
10281281 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.99
Basic String Technique (A Practical Guide
to String Instruction)—Anne Marie Patterson.
This book provides thorough instruction on basic
instrument setup, technique, fixing common
mistakes, and more. The first year of instrumental
instruction is important to establish good technique
and habits. The goal of this book is to provide a
resource of ideas and instructional techniques to aid
in the challenging work of teaching beginning string
students. Perfect for teachers who are new to string
education, it also provides helpful teaching strategies
for veteran string educators.
11204778 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
Bass Fingerings (Improve Your Left-Hand
Game)—Benjamin Whitcomb. A concise but
thorough treatise and workbook on the many
facets of devising fingerings for the bass. The
book, primarily designed for intermediate bassists,
systematically discusses all of the many factors
and priorities that affect fingering decisions.
Then, readers get to test their knowledge and
understanding with numerous short quizzes, each of
which is followed by suggested fingerings. A one-of-
a-kind book sure to significantly improve your ability
to devise excellent fingerings quickly.
10684500 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.95
Cello Fingerings (Improve Your Left-Hand
Game)—Benjamin Whitcomb. Cello Fingerings:
Improve Your Left-Hand Game is a concise but
thorough treatise and workbook on the many
facets of devising fingerings for the cello. The
book, primarily designed for intermediate cellists,
systematically discusses all of the many factors
and priorities that affect fingering decisions.
Then, readers get to test their knowledge and
understanding by trying their hand at numerous short
quizzes, each of which is followed by Whitcomb's
suggested fingerings. This is a one-of-a-kind book
that is sure to significantly improve your ability to
devise excellent fingerings quickly.
10684499 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.95
Creating Excellence in Choirs and
Orchestras—Dennis Shrock. Noted scholar and
conductor Dennis Shrock uncovers the key factors
and proven strategies that lead to the achievement
of excellence in music ensembles at any level.
With the use of historical references and examples,
this book lays out 14 elements that contribute to
an ensemble's success: goals, focus, attitudes,
structures, procedures, responsibility, ontology,
study, warm-ups, sound, cohesion, expression,
conducting, and repertoire. While it highlights the
choral and orchestral mediums specifically, all
concepts can be applied to any type of ensemble,
and the recommendations are not exclusively for
the benefit of conductors. Music teachers, church
musicians, ensemble members, and administrative
staff will glean wisdom from these pages as well.
Excellence is an attainable goal for anyone with a
vision, and this insightful text guides readers as they
embark on their own quest for musical excellence.
11349227 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.95
Grading for Musical Excellence (Making
Music an Essential Part of Your Grades)—
Paul Kimpton & Ann Kimpton. Remarkable and
practical, this workbook challenges music educators
to examine their grading procedures for fairness
and clarity and help motivate students to improve
and achieve musically. Exercises and reflective
questions encourage educators to work as a team to
assess the current grading system and move to the
next level by incorporating research about grading
and connecting to Common Core standards. An
essential resource for educators!
10347514 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Habits of a Successful Orchestra Director—
Chris Selby. Rich with practical strategies for
developing a successful orchestra program, this
book will inspire orchestra directors with helpful
insights on teaching students to perform with
refined intonation, expressive musicianship, and
beautiful tone. In addition to tactics for developing
performance technique and sight-reading skills,
sections address rehearsal strategies, classroom
policies, planning, assessment, and tips for building
a strong program.
10683551 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
The Karen Tuttle Legacy (A Resource and
Guide For Viola Students, Teachers, and
Performers)—Various Authors/ed. Alex Teploff.
Emphasizing the release of tension, both physical
and mental, Karen Tuttle's "Coordination Technique"
not only keeps violists injury-free but it also gives
way to a richer, freer sound and more emotional
and expressive performances. With input from six of
Tuttle's students, this resource and guide for viola
students, teachers and performers will revolutionize
their playing based on what works best for each
individual's unique physiology.
11196640 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.99
Music Theory for the Successful String
Musician (Books 1 & 2)—Christopher Selby.
Music Theory for the Successful String Musician
is the music theory and history curriculum string
programs have been waiting for. In two carefully
crafted books, author Christopher Selby presents a
comprehensive and pedagogically sound sequence
specifically for orchestral string students and also
addresses questions and offers guidance in resolving
problems that are unique to the orchestra classroom.
11175226 Paperback Book Violin. . . . . . . . . . . 7.95
Orchestral Bowings and Routines—
Elizabeth A.H. Green. Another invaluable resource
from Elizabeth Green that is indispensable for the
orchestra teacher! Ms. Green discusses the essence
of orchestral bowing, the fourteen basic bowing
techniques, different styles and tricks of the trade.
It includes a section for teachers that illuminates
several phases of orchestral instruction. A must for
the school and studio.
10305195 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.99
Rehearsing the Middle School Orchestra—
Sandy Goldie. In this highly informative
compendium, nationally renowned orchestra
directors share their unique expertise concerning
rehearsal philosophy, intonation, tone and bow
control, setup and fundamentals, articulation,
planning, warm-ups, recruiting, community
building, and more. These educators have honed
their skills through years of experience and have
inspired countless young musicians. Each chapter
presents their insights and individual approaches
to developing musical excellence in their students.
Includes lists of the authors' favorite composers,
arrangers, and works for grades 1-4.
11107121 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95
Sound Leadership (
Leadership Curriculum for Music Students)—
Scott Lang. Students can take ownership of their
own learning and leading through this leadership
method book for band, choir, and orchestra
students. It's designed to help facilitate an engaging
and collaborative process between student leaders
and program directors that allows for self-discovery,
goal setting, and defining roles and responsibilities.
Topics include: taking a personal leadership
inventory; task assessment and job creation;
situational discussion starters; complete leadership
assessments; leadership performance review; and
specific and strategic goal setting activities.
11000848 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.99
Teaching Music Through Performance in
Orchestra, Vol. 1—Michael Allen/Louis Bergonzi.
Some of the brightest minds in string education have
joined together to produce this essential resource
including: Dorothy Straub, Jacquelyn Dillon, Robert
Gillespie, and James Kjelland. It covers many
topics facing today's orchestra director including
music selection, teaching to the national standards,
preparing for festivals, and the overall development
of the orchestra program. Next comes a resource
guide that gives a detailed analysis of 100 string
and full orchestra works, complete with information
on technical and stylistic consideration, historical
background and more! The 4-CD set contains almost
all of the Grade 1 through 3 repertoire from the book.
5965231 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.95
Teaching Music Through Performance in
Orchestra, Vol. 2—ed. David Littrell. Written,
researched, and compiled by scholars with a wealth
of teaching experience, this book is packed with
indispensable information for music educators Part I
of the book contains essays penned by six renowned
orchestra teachers: Michael Allen, Louis Bergonzi,
Jacquelyn Dillon, Robert Gillespie, James Kjelland,
and Dorothy Straub. From pedagogy, assessment,
and musicianship to motivation, repertoire-based
warm-ups and playing in tune, the insight from these
experts are sure to both help and inspire teachers
in the classroom. Part II contains a nuts-and-bolts
analysis of 100 of the most significant works for
string and full orchestra, grades 1 thorough 6, with
essential information on each musical selection.
2477006 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.95
Teaching Music Through Performance in
Orchestra, Vol. 3—ed. David Littrell. Volume 3
delivers invaluable advice from top-tier educators
as well as analyses of 80 of the most significant
orchestra and string orchestra works in print at
the time of publication, grades 1 through 5. Part
I features essays by six renowned orchestra
educators. The 3-CD set contains performances of
33 string orchestra works from grades 1 to 3.
10043379 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43.95
Teaching Strings in Today's Classroom
(A Guide for Group Instruction)—
Rebecca B. MacLeod. Teaching Strings in Today's
Classroom: A Guide for Group Instruction assists
music education students, in-service teachers,
and performers to realize their goals of becoming
effective string educators. It introduces readers to
the school orchestra environment, presents the
foundational concepts needed to teach strings, and
provides opportunities for the reader to apply this
information. The author describes how becoming an
effective string teacher requires three things of equal
importance: content knowledge, performance skills,
and opportunities to apply the content knowledge
and performance skills in a teaching situation.
10990621 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.95
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