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125 Order Toll-Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 | jwpepper.com | [email protected] Teaching Instrumental Music (Developing the Complete Band Program - Second Edition)—Shelley Jagow. A unique resource for both novice and experienced band directors gathering effective teaching tools from the best in the field, including more than 40 chapters dealing with every aspect of teaching instrumental music, from curriculum to valuable websites. This best-selling and highly praised text has become the method of choice for university methods courses throughout the United States and Canada. What's new in the revised edition: Curriculum - updated to 2014 National Music Education Standards; including relevant learning theories, modalities, and music instruction theories; Resources - for concert band, marching band, pep band, jazz ensemble, and chamber groups; School Law - learn more about the teacher's code of ethics, music copyright law, and examine common ethical teaching scenarios; Anatomy of Music-Making - presents effective methods for teaching tone quality, balance, blend, intonation, pulse, rhythm, technique, style, articulation, phrasing, interpretation, and expression; STEPS Method - for creating rehearsal plans and providing a theoretical approach to understanding the ensemble to improve score study and objective assessment; Motivation - surveys current intrinsic and extrinsic methods, and explores the development of leadership and character in the instrumental program, including Social- Emotional Learning (SEL); Job Readiness - teacher assessment and certification requirements as well as valuable information guiding the new teacher throughout the music practicum and the job interview; Intonation - expanded tools for training the ear in both the individual student and full ensemble; Program Administration - the nuts and bolts of managing the instrumental program, updated with topics on assessment, evaluation, rehearsal planning, score study, repertoire selection, programming, rehearsal facilities, auditions, seating, recruiting and retention, budget planning, music library management, basic instrument repair, booster groups, advocacy, time management, practicing tips, and classroom management and discipline; Mind Your P's and Q's - considers the implications and relationships of professional growth, personal growth, intelligence quotient, and emotional quotient; Supplementary Website - numerous charts, figures, and templates; a balanced instrumentation calculator, teaching tools, recruiting materials, assessment rubrics, and various learning activities. 11335287 Paperback Book . . . . . . .49.95 10027623 Book-Teaching Instrumental Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39.95 Teaching Music in a New Age (Our Time Is Now)—Milt Allen. Despite a post- pandemic teaching environment, a new generation of students, stress, depression, anxiety, fear, and a world of pressures, we're still supposed to teach and make beautiful music. What happened to us - those who stand in front of the students - in all the discussions, programs, and plans? Does music even matter? It does! Most importantly, so do you. Through a combination of stories, parables, and research, Dr. Milt Allen weaves a Zen- like tapestry that covers a broad range of subjects yet always returns to those who stand in front of the classroom. Whether you need to rethink, renew, recover, or rediscover, there's sure to be something for you in this incredible journey of exploring what really matters. Topics include: Dealing with fear and anxiety; How little things can pull the rug out from under big things; Understanding generational demographics for better teaching; Brain development, adolescence, music, and your students; Getting rid of "excellence"; Performance-based philosophies versus participatory ones; Taking chances; Self- preservation and being selfish; Graduate study; Persistence; Handling challenges; Mountains, bicycles, stuffed bears, cancer, Jeff Coffin, ANTs, hamster tales, and more 11536901 Paperback Book . . . . . . .24.95 Teaching Music Through Performance in Band, Vol. 12—ed. Andrew Trachsel. Like its predecessors, this mammoth volume includes Teacher Resource Guides for 100 significant works published for Grades 2-6, including works by Frank Ticheli, John Mackey, Julie Giroux, Ola Gjeilo, Michael Daugherty, Zhou Tian, and many more. Each Teacher Resource Guide includes information about the composer, the work, historical perspectives, technical considerations, stylistic considerations, the musical elements of the work, a form and structure analysis, suggested listening, and additional references. Indexes to all 1,200 works covered in this series round out this important volume. Part I includes an amazing array of topics: It's What We Do "In Between" that Matters by Larry Blocher; Contemplations by Eugene Migliaro Corporon; Building a Legacy in the Pursuit of Excellence by Ray Cramer; Building a Culture of Excellence with Student Leadership by Tim Lautzenheiser; Do You Hear What I Hear? by Edward S. Lisk; The Influence of Master Teachers by Richard Miles; and The Servant Conductor by Andrew Trachsel. 11347184 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59.95 The Art of String Teaching (Second Edition)—Michael Hopkins. A hybrid of written text and high-quality online videos, this comprehensive string pedagogy resource covers everything from the origins and history of the string family to advanced- level string techniques. This one-of-a-kind resource begins with two chapters that provide an overview of the orchestral strings. Chapter 3 describes a philosophical approach to string education and provides a curricular model for string instruction. Chapters 4 and 5 provide a detailed description of foundational pedagogy for strings, and Chapters 6 and 7 contain information for helping beginners develop skills and musicianship. Chapters 8 through 12 focus on intermediate- and advanced- level instruction, touching on such topics as left-hand shifting, vibrato, bowing techniques, tuning skills, improvisation and composition, and music listening, among others. The two concluding chapters offer insights on rehearsing and how to run a successful orchestra program. QR codes throughout the book link to online video demonstrations of string techniques. The online appendices contain an abundance of practical and convenient teacher resources, including repertoire for beginning string classes, worksheets, flashcards, scales and arpeggios, a template for method book analysis, and sample assessments and rubrics. This book serves as a useful reference guide for professional orchestra conductors, teachers of group string classes, and private studio teachers. It also addresses the needs of students whose primary instrument is not strings and is suitable for use in a string techniques or pedagogy course at the college level. 11619880 Spiral-Bound . . . . . . . . . .49.95 The Conductor's Companion—Gary Stith. One hunderd outstanding middle school, high school, collegiate, and professional band and orchestra conductors passionately and candidly share their most powerful rehearsal techniques and cutting- edge program ideas in this concise and inspirational volume. Also included are fascinating historical facts about famous composers and conductors as well as inspirational quotes ideal for advocating music programs. It's an excellent university supplemental text and a go-to source for directors at all levels. 10776731 Paperback Book . . . . . . .19.99 Through My Music (Inspiring the Next Generation of Leaders)—Myra Rhoden. Through my music, I can do anything! This is the inspiring message an impressive list of contributing authors is sending to the next generation of leaders with this powerful collection of stories, advice, and practical wisdom. The contributors, all accomplished music educators with decades of experience in the wind band field, answer important questions inspired by the Athena Creed: What is your guiding mantra? What advice would you give others to be the best musician/teacher they can be? How do you balance family and the profession? What was your first terrifying or memorable experience as a teacher? What was the defining moment that helped shape your career? Their responses to these and many other questions are equal parts insightful and inspirational, offering universal lessons in leadership, resilience, and the transformative power of music. A must-read for educators seeking to empower and mentor future leaders in music and beyond. Contributors: Zandra Bell-McRoy, Catharine Bushman, Paula Cride, Michele Fernandez, Linda Gammon, Edna Grace, Melissa Gustafson-Hinds, Mary Land, Rebecca Phillips, Erin Cole Steele, Lois Wiggins, Marguerite Wilder, and Paula Williams. 11611088 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.95 Tim Lautzenheiser (A Teaching Music through Performance in Band 20th Anniversary Edition)—Tim Lautzenheiser. For thirty-five years, this nationally recognized advocate for the importance of leadership development and music education has inspired thousands through his insightful workshops and lectures. And for twenty years, he has contributed his wisdom to each volume of the celebrated Teaching Music through Performance in Band series. This edition compiles all ten of Lautzenheiser's thoughtful and practical chapters into one convenient and indispensable volume. Included are chapters on Successful Music Advocacy (Volume 2), The Selection and Development of Effective Student Leaders (Volume 4), The Cornerstones for Program Success (Volume 7), and much more. The wisdom and insight of these chapters will help music educators stay fresh and focused as they inspire and engage their students. 10683545 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20.95 Books for Band Directors J.W. Pepper Is a Remarkable Company "J.W. Pepper's customer service is second to none: their reps are knowledgeable and truly helpful. The selection of music is amazing and being able to listen to so many of the musical selections is a HUGE plus! This is my go-to site as a music director." Deborah