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TEACHER RESOURCES FOR CONCERT BAND Whether you're a brand-new educator or a seasoned vet, new and fresh ideas are not only essential to growing in your craft but are also an indispensable way to nurture and renew your excitement and enthusiasm for your profession. Beyond the Notes (Thoughts on Meaningful Music Making)— Paula Crider. After more than 50 years as a music educator and conductor, Paula Crider has experienced it all - the lows and the highs, the messes and the magnificence of teaching music at all levels. With love, wit, and sincerity, she now shares her hard-earned wisdom in this must-read for anyone who teaches music. There is something here for educators on every leg of the teaching journey. Her conversational narrative begins with her unconventional student-teaching experience and moves through the essentials for music educators - everything from score study, rehearsal strategies, and conducting technique to classroom culture and teacher self-care. The book touches not just on pedagogy but also discusses the often elusive secret ingredients that turn notes on the page into meaningful musical experiences. 11547385 Paperback Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95 Breaking Through (Disrupting Barriers to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access within a SEL Approach to Music Ed)— Edward Varner. A growing number of music and arts teachers are embracing the natural alignments between music education, social-emotional learning (SEL), and diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (DEIA). This resource helps music teachers understand the purpose of SEL, how it intersects with DEIA, and how to promote quality and equitable experiences for all students. It also explores how music teachers can use SEL to teach important life skills, including cooperation, communication, positive interactions, responsibility, impulse control, and accepting consequences, among others. The book is divided into three sections: Groundwork looks at music education as a matter of equity and identifies the natural alignments between SEL and DEIA; Avenues for Disruption offers strategies to make music education mindful, meaningful, and manageable; and Moving the Needle One Step at a Time identifies points of disruption and barriers to equity through an anti-racist lens. Foreword by Rollo Dilworth. 11581794 Paperback Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95 In Pursuit of Great Conducting—H. Robert Reynolds with Doris Doyon. Renowned wind band conductor H. Robert Reynolds has pondered an important question throughout his illustrious career: What is the difference between a good conductor and a great conductor? This volume addresses the subject head-on, with wisdom from Reynolds' own experience and reflections shared by 20 professional musicians of the highest caliber. Part I chronicles his remarkable career conducting the Michigan Symphony Band from 1975 to 2001 and then the University of Southern California Wind Ensemble for the next two decades. He shares captivating stories and invaluable lessons from his influential 70-year career in teaching and conducting, complemented by more than a dozen photographs from his life, including moments with family, friends, and other notable musicians. In Part II, 20 professional musicians, many former students of Reynolds, offer profound insights into the characteristics that set great conductors apart. Their observations - drawn from playing for some of the world's most celebrated conductors - illuminate the path to greatness. This inspiring volume is a testament to the transformative power of musical leadership and an essential guide for conductors at any stage of their musical journey. 11606288 Paperback Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95 Leading as a Conductor (With Integrity of Heart and Skillful Hands)—Tobin Stewart. Conducting is more than gesture, technique, and score study. Drawing from a deep well of research and years of experience, conductor and teacher Tobin Stewart identifies 14 essential qualities of great leaders - vision, humility, and passion, to name a few - and applies these to leadership on and off the podium. He shares candidly about his own successes and failures and offers practical strategies, stories, quotes, and reflection questions designed to build character and develop the intangible traits of effective, compassionate leaders. Equally suited to personal or classroom use, the book closes the gap between technique and the heart and soul of being a conductor. It's a must-read for both instrumental and choral educators at any stage of their career. 11579128 Paperback Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95 Music Is More Than Technique (A Guide to Why and How)— Dennis Shrock. Despite its historical significance and artistic merit, classical music of the past has appeared on concert programs less and less frequently. In this volume, noted scholar Dennis Shrock argues that expressive performances transcending mere technical precision will generate renewed interest in the musical masterpieces of the past. Using primary source quotations and music excerpts from the Medieval through Modern periods, the author explains how to perform historic music authentically and artfully, revealing its innate nature as intended by the composer. In this way, the music of past eras may be "restored" to its original state and appreciated by performers and audiences alike, ensuring its continued relevance and rightful place on concert programs for generations to come. A must-have reference for conductors of school, community, and professional ensembles. 11582859 Paperback Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95 The North American Wind Symphony (Inspiring a Renaissance in North American Music, Wind Band, and Instrumental Music Education)—Mark Camphouse. From visionary conductor, composer, and music educator Mark Camphouse comes this unique volume with a bold vision for the future of wind band in North America and a thoughtful analysis of the role music education plays in bringing that vision to fruition. Part One presents a detailed and well-reasoned proposal for the founding of the North American Wind Symphony, North America's first full-time professional (nonmilitary) wind band in the 21st century. Part Two provides a brief history of the National Band Association's Young Composer/Conductor Mentor Project and its impactful legacy. In Part Three, eleven wind band professionals bring into focus important issues facing music education today and in the future. 11565778 Paperback Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95 Rehearsing the High School Band—Stephen Meyer. The directors included in this book represent a sampling of individuals from different areas of the country, each of whom has had success teaching under unique and diverse circumstances. They represent the "best of the best," with years of experience in public and parochial schools, having earned national recognition for their programs. Together they impart their wisdom, love, and passion for music while sharing their experiences with readers. 10593554 Paperback Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95 11608567 Paperback Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95 The Value of Music Connections—Mary Land. On both a professional and personal level, the cornerstone of great teaching and leadership is connection. Nowhere is that truer than in the world of music, where connections create the most meaningful experiences among performers and between the ensemble and the audience. Inspired by real-life letters from students, parents, and administrators, author Mary Land shares the stories, strategies, and ideas that have helped her form essential connections throughout her forty years in the classroom. While touching on the core tenets of music pedagogy, classroom management, goal setting, trust, mentorship, and relevancy, Dr. Land also gives teachers ways to build good character traits in their students and organizations. At the end of each chapter, there are reproducible online teaching resources with inspirational activities and connection strategies. From the pen of a teacher who has taught every level of instrumental music, this text offers insight and inspiration directly from the trenches, resulting in a volume filled with inventiveness and guidance for all music teachers. 11565776 Paperback Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.95 Women in Wind Band—Erin Keeton-Howard & Meghan Wagner. Written as a guide for discussion and reflection among music educators, this text thoughtfully looks at why female-identifying band directors are still a minority in the field and what can be done about it. Centered on the experiences and wisdom of women in the field, the book is divided into three parts: Part I, essays; Part II, lived experiences; and Part III, a call to action. 11565775 Paperback Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95 Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: [email protected] 9

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