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CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY easy & medium-easy
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.99
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 Inner Violin—Dominique Hoppenot/
trans. Anne Squire. This guide to the mastery of
violin technique offers a path to the authenticity
that all artists strive for. Dominique Hoppenot,
celebrated for her personal, original, and humane
approach to violin teaching, observed what she
called "le mal du violon" - the violin disease. Very
early on she understood that this problematic
rapport with the instrument was a common
condition of musicians who associate the violin
with physical pain, anxiety, and frustration.
This book demonstrates with acute clarity the
connection between body and mind when playing
the violin and interpreting music. Le violon
intérieur, first published in French in 1981 and now
available in English, is the culmination of her long
experience as a violin pedagogue. A teacher of
both professional instrumentalists and amateurs,
Hoppenot challenged traditional academic
teaching methods and her many workshops
influenced a generation of string instrumentalists.
11536898 Paperback Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
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
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