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Able Will Suffice (Universal Design for
Learning in Music Education)—Tina
Holmes-Davis. Written by educators who
navigate disabilities themselves, this
resource is a wealth of firsthand experience
and insight into a topic frequently discussed
from outside. The book focuses on Universal
Design for Learning (UDL) as a key strategy
for creating accessible classrooms where
all students, regardless of ability, can
thrive. Throughout, the authors provide
specific UDL strategies to address the
broad spectrum of physical, behavioral,
developmental, and sensory disabilities
teachers may encounter. The book also
covers such crucial topics as disability
legislation, differentiated instruction,
response to intervention, 504 plans, and
IEPs, among others. Translating theory to
practice, the portfolio activities give both pre-
service and in-service teachers opportunities
to apply the ideas to their own instruction. A
valuable resource for educators committed
to equity and accessibility!
11592889 Paperback Book . . . . . . 19.95
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
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
Daring to Care with Music Education
(Pedagogies for Authentic Connection
and Musical Engagement)—Karin S.
Hendricks. A practical resource and
reflective guide, this book is for music
educators seeking to support their
students' motivation and musicianship
through intentional connection and care.
Drawing on the work of more than 70 music
teachers and scholars, it covers a variety
of topics including the role of care in music
teaching; effective and appropriate forms
of care; co-creating caring relationships;
caring and musical development; caring
with musical expressions; caring with
identity expressions; caring to change
the world; and caring for well-being and
human flourishing. Several successful
music teachers share their secrets as well
as their vulnerabilities when caring for,
about, and with music students. Providing
a variety of approaches for connecting with
music students of all ages and stages, this
book emphasizes the courage, curiosity,
creativity, and vulnerability needed for
authentic connection.
11622043 Paperback. . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
11622044 Hardcover . . . . . . . . . . 132.00
Electronic Music School (A Contemporary
Approach to Teaching Musical Creativity)
—Will Kuhn & Ethan Hein. This resource is a
practical blueprint for teachers wanting to
begin teaching music technology to middle and
high school-age students. The authors inspire
classroom music teachers to expand beyond
traditional ensemble-based music education
offerings to create a culture of unique
creativity and inclusivity at their schools.
11409442 Paperback. . . . . . . . . . . 37.99
11557894 Hardcover . . . . . . . . . . 110.00
High Needs, Monumental Successes
(Teaching Music to Low-Income and
Underserved Students)—Donald Stinson.
Every student deserves an excellent
teacher, a fair chance at success, and
the opportunity to participate in a school
music program. This resource addresses
the importance of teaching music to low-
income and high-needs students. The
author presents clear strategies and ideas
for teaching, supporting, and advocating
for these students. This book covers
attendance, classroom expectations,
grading policies, mental health and social-
emotional skills, motivation, programming,
time management, securing funds, and
more. Especially helpful are the example
scenarios and questions for teachers
scattered throughout the book as well as
sample responses for each. With the best
interests of students at its core, this equips
teachers with the tools they need to better
serve all members of their music programs.
11373364 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.95
Make a Note (What You Really Need
to Know About Teaching Elementary
Music)—Jessica Peresta. In this book, the
author shares her own experiences and
what she wishes someone had told her
before she stepped into her first classroom.
This outlines everything to expect from
being a music teacher, from classroom
management to the things they don't teach
you in college. You will find camaraderie
with other teachers as you see they are
going through the same things as you - you
are not alone! New and veteran teachers
will be prepared to tackle any unexpected
challenges with this wonderful resource!
11382362 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.00
The Modern Band Handbook (Practical
Perspectives and Lessons for Music
Educators)—Bryan Powell. Modern
band is a term used to describe music
education based on popular music and
is increasingly incorporated in K-12 and
preservice music teacher education
programs. This handbook shines a light on
the practices and perspectives of modern
band teachers and gives practical advice
on how to incorporate modern band into
music classrooms. The chapters are
grouped into five main themes: Arranging
and Creating Covers; Songwriting;
Teaching Modern Band Instruments; Social
Justice and Cultural Responsiveness; and
Music Technology. Each chapter offers
a lesson plan consisting of pedagogical
methods, activities, assignments, and
lesson objectives. Lesson plans include
accommodations, adaptations, and
extensions to provide ideas for teachers
who would like to make modifications for
different ages and experience levels. The
companion website features downloadable
resources, additional assignments, and
audio and video examples. An invaluable
resource for all popular music educators!
11622070 Paperback. . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
11622071 Hardcover . . . . . . . . . . 132.00
The Modern Musician's Guide to
Music Theory and Composition—
David von Kampen. In thirteen easily
digestible chapters, this helpful resource
highlights the most useful and practical
music theory topics that educators,
conductors, composers, and performers
actually encounter in their everyday
musical careers. Using music examples
from a variety of styles and time periods
- everything from Bach and Mozart to
Stevie Wonder and Taylor Swift - this book
brings a fresh perspective to the traditional
music theory curriculum and expands into
related topics relevant to today's musicians,
including lead sheets and chord symbols,
basic jazz harmony, chord progressions,
reharmonization, and advice for composers
and arrangers. With its conversational tone
and clear explanations, this book is the
perfect supplement to an undergraduate
music theory course and is a must-have
reference for middle and high school
music teachers, church music directors,
composers and arrangers, conductors, and
even gig musicians.
11527614 Paperback Book . . . . . . 34.95
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