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Music Advocacy and Student Leadership—
Tim Lautzenheiser. Tim Lautzenheiser, one
of the most popular and respected speakers
on music education in the United States,
released this compilation of some of his best
published writings and lectures on key issues
facing music programs everywhere. "Dr.
Tim" shares a wealth of information on music
advocacy, student leadership, and teacher
responsibilities; all presented with insight,
detail, and his trademark sense of humor.
Entertaining as well as informative, this is a
book you'll refer to again and again.
5990018 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . .21.95
Music Curriculum Writing 101 (Assistance
with Standards-Based Music Curriculum and
Assessment Writing - Second Edition)—
Denese Odegaard. This important book takes
you through the steps needed to create an
effective music education curriculum for you,
your school, and your district. This second
edition aligns with the national standards for
music released in 2014. A sequenced music
curriculum is the ultimate win-win for your
program: it gives direction to your teaching,
builds cohesion among your colleagues,
engages students and parents in goals you set,
and builds awareness and support from your
school's administrators. This book contains
the blueprint and examples to help you build
the right curriculum for your music program,
demystifying the processes of developing
a standards-based curriculum with related
assessments of student learning.
11203498 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38.95
A Music Pedagogy for Our Time (Conver-
sation and Critique)—Frank Abrahams.
Education in all disciplines is changing.
Teachers, including music educators,
now need to be aware of a wide range
of issues, including social justice, cultural
responsiveness, integrating technology,
composition and improvisation, critical
thinking, social and emotional learning, and
how to foster a community of practice. How do
music educators best understand the current
hot-button issues while also creating positive
and proactive musical experiences for their
students? This valuable resource explains the
importance of considering these questions -
and offers solutions. This provides a framework
for music teachers to be aware of these
issues and create supportive opportunities for
students to learn without compromising their
musical goals. Each chapter focuses on a topic
that defines a problem and then poses potential
solutions. This ambitious book advocates
for critical pedagogy, reciprocal teaching,
and popular music pedagogy, and provides
templates to develop lessons and rehearsals
that are meaningful and significant to students
in the 21st century.
11428219 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44.95
A Music Teacher's Gratitude Journal
(Creative Prompts to Nurture Joy, Reduce
Stress, and Reflect on Your Teaching)—
Krista Hart. This journal invites music educators
to focus on the positive aspects of being a
teacher and musician. The flexible format
allows for entries on your own schedule, and
it will remind you of what's truly important and
inspire positive change. Includes inspiring
quotes, habit trackers, and simple yet insightful
writing prompts that lead you to express
appreciation, reflect on your teaching, and
ignite the joy of making music. A perfect gift for
every music educator!
11347563 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . .24.99
The Music Teacher's Guide to Engaging
English Language Learners—Angela
Ammerman. Very few music teachers are
prepared to address the needs of the rapidly
growing population of English Language
Learners (ELLs). Whether you have just one
ELL in your classroom or 50, this book provides
discipline-specific tips, strategies, examples,
classroom management recommendations,
and much more. Written by experienced
music educators with backgrounds in concert
band, modern band, chorus, orchestra,
mariachi, special education, higher education,
general music, and administration, this highly
interactive text will guide you to reach optimal
engagement with all students while addressing
communication barriers.
11395320 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . .24.95
The Musician's Empathy (Becoming Another)
—James Jordan & Jason Max Ferdinand.
This selection emphasizes awareness and
understanding of the essential role empathy
plays in honest musicianship. Including a
collection of suggestions for how musicians
can harness their own empathy to refocus
rehearsals and performances, the authors
propose that a constant awareness of empathy
should be at the forefront of all music making
and must be the threshold to artistry and human
connection. As an added bonus, the book
contains QR codes for video presentations for
both self-exploration and class use.
11366645 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21.95
Note to Self (A Music Director's Guide for
Transitioning to a New School and Building
a Thriving Music Program)—Adrian Gordon.
Whether you're a fresh teacher finding your
rhythm or a veteran educator getting ready for the
next gig, Note to Self is your guide to navigating
the transition to your new music teaching job
while preserving your physical, emotional, and
mental health. With straightforward advice and
ideas, get the expert help you need to prepare
your new classroom for learning success and
start building the rockstar music program that
every student deserves.
11427035 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . .17.99
The Oxford Handbook of Social Justice in
Music Education—Cathy Benedict, Patrick
Schmidt, Gary Spruce & Paul Woodford. This
comprehensive resource provides an overview
and scholarly analyses of the major themes
and issues relating to social justice in musical
and educational practice worldwide. Consisting
of 42 chapters by authors from across the
globe, this handbook will be of interest to
anyone who wishes to better understand what
social justice is and why its pursuit in and
through music education matters.
11210628 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . .50.00
Pass the Baton (Empowering All Music
Students)—Kathryn Finch & Theresa Hoover.
All too often, the music classroom stifles
students with one-size-fits-all curricula and
repertoire. This book turns that paradigm on
its head, offering a vision of music education
that empowers students as critical thinkers
who exercise voice and choice to question,
discover, connect, and play like never before
- in and out of the classroom. It offers a
comprehensive guide to crafting engaging
music lessons that transform students from
passive consumers to vibrant creators.
Whether you're looking to rethink general
music or your ensemble groups, this is chock-
full of generative, actionable, and impactful
tools. This book draws on the authors' deep
research and years of experience in the music
room to provide a guide to creating a learner-
centered environment and giving students the
opportunity to own the creative process.
11338523 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . .24.95
Pathway to Success (Habits for Creating
a Culture of Excellence in Band, Choir
and Orchestra)—Tim Lautzenheiser & Scott
Rush. Band director Scott Rush and leadership
legend Tim Lautzenheiser join forces to create
a dynamic and engaging resource that fosters
the leadership qualities of every student, not just
the chosen few. This workbook guides students
through ten sequential levels as they journey up
the metaphorical mountain of self-leadership.
11175128 Paperback Book
Teacher Edition. . . . . . . . . .34.95
11175127 Paperback Book
Student Edition . . . . . . . . . .10.95
The Perfect Blend (2nd Edition - over 140
Seriously Fun Vocal Warm-ups and Much
More!)—Timothy Seelig. This best-selling
vocal warm-up book is now in its second
edition. It has wowed music educators and
choral directors alike with its entertaining yet
practical approach. The second edition adds 40
more exercises and two new chapters: Choral
Warm-Down and Perfection vs. Connection.
There is also an updated DVD companion
to this phenomenal book that includes two
hours of seriously fun instruction. From the
basics of posture and breathing to the final
bow at your concert, The Perfect Blend takes
you on an entertaining ride through vocal and
choral technique. There are over 50 warm-ups
that are visually brought to life through choral
demonstrations. Its fresh, physical approach to
singing focuses on vocal and choral tone and
technique. An absolute delight to read and a
must-have for serious directors!
3303246 Book 2nd Edition. . . . . . . . .29.99
10009389 Book & DVD . . . . . . . . . . . .59.99
10009390 DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36.99
A Place in the Staff (Finding Your Way as
a Music Teacher)—Jen Rafferty. Teaching is
a long journey of constant growth, but you've
got what it takes to be the teacher you want
to be. This book will give you tools to help
navigate the challenges that come your way
and will guide you through understanding
your students and the school culture, explore
music advocacy, share resources about getting
equipment, and remind you to take care of
yourself. The workbook sections provide
spaces to brainstorm ideas and capture
moments of inspiration. These will become
helpful as you continue to find your way as a
music teacher. This is an excellent resource
for new teachers and an inspiring refresher for
experienced veterans!
11361474 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . 9.99
Practicing with Purpose (An Indispensable
Resource to Increase Musical Proficiency)
—David Kish. Now is the time to practice
smarter, not harder. It's time to practice with
purpose! Practice is everything if you want to
improve as a musician. But how do you practice
effectively and with efficiency? This book
contains 50 easy-to-use strategies scientifically
proven and field-tested to improve musical
skills. It includes practice plans for every
level, with examples from the world's greatest
performers. It's an indispensable resource to
immediately increase musical proficiency.
10827262 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . .19.95
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