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BOOKS FOR BAND DIRECTORS
Books for
Band Directors
Alternative Rehearsal Techniques—Edward
S. Lisk. A new dimension in band performance!
Improve rehearsal efficiency through a more
effective learning environment with access
to the student's fullest musical potential.
Provides new concepts, graphic illustrations
and instructional procedures to enhance
and accelerate student skills. Every student
becomes totally involved. And, the textbook
and video are equally as valuable if used only
for your own personal education.
5145008 Book Teacher's Manual . . .39.99
The Art of Successful Teaching—Tim
Lautzenheiser. This book from one of the
nation's most sought-after motivators and
speakers on education and leadership is the
book that you've been looking for! Includes
sections on the art of teaching, attitude
development, student leadership, thoughts
about competition, and one special section
for band directors only. (Don't let this keep
you away, however, because you're a choral
director!) This book will enlighten you, lift your
spirits, educate you, inspire you and allow you
to release your unlimited potential.
2260438 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . .24.95
The Artistry of Teaching and Making Music
—Richard Floyd. With over 50 years of
experience as a teacher and conductor,
the author presents strategies to help your
ensemble improve technique as well as
achieve artistic and musical results. Each
chapter contains inspiration for the conductor
and simple, unique exercises designed to
achieve artistry in every rehearsal. You'll want
to revisit this resource each summer before
the school year begins. A priceless addition to
your personal or professional library.
10561353 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22.95
The Band Whisperer (A Practical Guide to
Making Beautiful Music)—David Morrison.
This text employs common-sense teaching
tools developed by master educator David
Morrison to help band directors in all ranges of
experience and expertise continue to improve
their art and craft - find their best game - in
the development of beautiful characteristic
ensemble tone; superb intonation; rhythmic
accuracy; and exceptional balance and blend,
articulation, technique, and musicianship.
But just having the tools is not sufficient
for success. The real key is using personal
intuition - whispering - to effectively wield those
tools. In the tradition of horse whisperers, dog
whisperers, and baby whisperers who calm
and otherwise transform their charges, The
Band Whisperer examines how technique and
aesthetics combine to move the hearts and
minds of musicians and their audiences.
11212074 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24.95
Boosters to the Rescue—David W.
Vandewalker. A collection of practical tools
that will modernize your program into a 21st-
century booster organization, functioning as
a successful small business that significantly
supports the school music and arts programs.
In clear, concise language, this book lays
out an action plan that includes how to be
articulate in sharing your vision; enlisting an
army of volunteers; develop project plans;
define a composite list of duties, tasks, and
responsibilities; communicate; determine
personal strengths and personality traits; create
a business model and execute a business plan;
make project notebooks; and provide support,
encouragement, and praise. It goes beyond
ideas and plans with online links to ready-to-
use Word, Excel, and PDF files that are easy to
customize and print. These reproducible tools
will save you time and enable and empower
you to build an amazing team of people
dedicated to musical excellence!
10065806 Paperback Book with
Online Audio Access . . . . .44.95
Brass Methods (An Essential Resource for
Educators, Conductors, and Students)—
David Kish. This book was designed for
use in a heterogenous brass methods class
and as a reference source for school band
and orchestra directors. It provides concise
descriptions and recommendations for all brass
instruments, including instrument similarities
and differences, breath support, historical
perspective, and transposition. The information
is easily accessible and provides in-depth,
practical knowledge for music educators,
conductors, and students.
11365395 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39.95
The Breathing Gym (Exercises to Improve
Breath Control and Air Flow)—Sam Pilafian
& Patrick Sheridan. This incredible book
and video set will guide any wind or vocal
performer through exercises designed to
enhance performance skills through physical
conditioning that focuses on breathing.
Stretches, flow studies, breathing patterns,
and strength and flexibility exercises are all
presented in a fun, clear format that would
work equally well in a private lesson situation
or group rehearsal setting. Attention to
proper breathing, the source of sound for all
wind instruments and singing, is simply too
important to overlook. You'll find incorporating
the techniques given in this book and video
will not only focus your ensemble, but add an
element of fun as well!
9542666 Book & DVD . . . . . . . . . . . .59.95
Building a Band Program That Lasts—Trey
Reely. Developing and sustaining a successful
band program is no easy task. But there is good
news: understanding and implementing critical
guiding principles will provide the motivation
for consistent growth and productivity. And
there is even better news - the very theories
that lead to consistent success with a band
program are the perfect tonic for your own well-
being: developing a philosophy, maintaining a
winning attitude, learning for life, embracing
variety, communicating effectively, positioning
for success, accepting feedback, encouraging
teamwork, leading and motivating - the list
goes on. Whether you are about to begin your
band-directing career or have long since taken
the plunge, the essential tools you need for
lasting success in band and life are succinctly
laid out.
11375536 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . .19.95
A Choral Director's Guide to Instrumental
Conducting—Michael Kemp. Choral
directors are frequently called upon to conduct
various instrumental ensembles, from a few
accompanying instruments to a full orchestra.
This very practical and straightforward book
provides insights and advice to those who
haven't studied instrumental conducting, who
may be new to conducting instrumentalists,
or those who are looking to hone or enhance
their skills. Throughout this book, Michael
Kemp explains the most beneficial ways for a
choral conductor to hire, work with, and lead
instrumentalists. The different approach needed
to guide instrumental ensembles of varying skill
levels is presented clearly and effectively.
11345239 Spiral-Bound Book . . . . . . .14.95
Choral Reflections (Insights from American
Choral Conductor-Teachers)—ed. Brandon
Williams. Inspiration, ideas, and insights
for conductors and teachers at any stage:
the goal is to provide a platform for a new
and more representative cross-section of
American choral conductor-teachers to share
their reflections, beliefs, values, and visions
for the choral art. Contributors include Jason
Max Ferdinand, Rollo A. Dilworth, Rosephanye
Powell, Eugene Rogers, Anton Armstrong, and
25 others.
11390161 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . .29.99
Classic Leadership - Teacher's Edition with
DVD (A Curriculum for the Development of
Student Leaders)—Tim Lautzenheiser. The
first published leadership curriculum specifically
designed for high school students and written
by one of the most well respected and sought-
after experts on leadership development. Any
organization will benefit from this effective
compilation of time-proven leadership concepts
developed from the author's work with more than
two million young people over the past 30 years.
Includes 12 weeks of lesson plans, activities,
games, discussion items, homework activities,
and a DVD for teachers that is a step-by-step
guide featuring high school students in action.
The companion workbook will help students as
a guide and reference for years to come.
10434375 Paperback Book
Workbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19.95
Classroom Management in the Music Room
("Pin-Drop Quiet" Classes and Rehearsal)—
David Newell. With 30 years of teaching in
the public schools as well as 15 years at the
university level, master teacher David Newell
shares his "secrets" of classroom management.
Create a positive learning environment without
ever having to raise your voice! This is a great
resource for both the veteran and first year
music teachers.
10351634 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . .29.95
The Complete Instrument Reference Guide
for Band Directors—Richard Williams & Jeff
King. This useful spiral-bound reference book
includes extended fingering charts for all wind
instruments; alternate fingerings, trill charts and
key diagrams for all woodwind instruments;
harmonic series and pitch tendencies for all
brass instruments as well as instrument ranges
for mallet percussion and rudiments for all
battery percussion. Individual fingering charts
for student use can be purchased separately.
5969465 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24.95
The Complete Woodwind Instructor—Robert
& Deborah Sheldon. A complete guidebook for
the music educator, regardless of his or her
background. Indispensable for all directors!
2348472 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27.00
The Conductor's Toolbox (Transforming
Yourself as Musician and Conductor)—
Richard Sparks. What do coaches, master
teachers, and educational psychologists have
to teach us about conducting? As it turns out,
quite a bit! In this concise yet insightful volume,
Richard Sparks draws from years of experience
in the professional choral world and from his
time teaching at two leading universities to
help choral conductors transform their craft
and create truly artful experiences. He gains
inspiration from legendary college basketball
coach John Wooden and shares striking and
refreshing parallels between coaching sports
teams and conducting music ensembles.
Sparks draws equally from research in the fields
of teaching and the psychology of learning and
their application to teaching music. Just as an
artisan builds a set of skills and learns the tools
of the trade, conductors too must build a box
of tools to help them learn, understand, and
interpret music, lead rehearsals, and conduct.
Highlights include: assessing yourself and
your choir; using modeling; developing good
habits in yourself and your choir; learning
and teaching new skills; rehearsing more
efficiently; teaching fundamental elements of
music; selecting repertoire that improves your
choir's skills; improving your planning and
pacing of rehearsals. This book is for the young
conductor starting out who wants to build a
truly solid craft. It is also for the experienced
conductor who wonders how to move to the
next level, re-energize, and grow.
10985387 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . .17.95
Copyright Handbook for Music Educators
and Directors—Pam Phillips & Andrew
Surmani. The Copyright Handbook for Music
Educators and Directors provides a concise
overview of the key aspects of copyright law
that affect music educators and directors in the
United States. Designed to provide answers
to the most common questions raised by
educators and directors, this resource makes it
easy to find specific answers and is arranged in
a user-friendly question-and-answer format. For
ease of use, a thorough glossary of terms and
an extensive index are included. Not meant to
replace legal counsel, the Copyright Handbook
is a starting point for music educators and
directors with questions concerning copyright.
Topics: how to determine if a work is protected
by copyright; the use of print music and lyrics;
the use of audio; the use of video; digital
products and the internet; performance rights;
and composing and arranging.
10773128 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . .19.99
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
