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Books for Band Directors
The Ensemble Movement Warm-Up
(Teaching Phrase and Musical Artistry
through a Laban-Based Pedagogy)—
James Jordan. Building on the ideas of
Rudolf von Laban and Edwin E. Gordon's
Music Learning Theory, James Jordan
has created an exciting new rhythm and
movement pedagogy. This book explores
how to organize and sequence movement
activities in a choral setting to increase
artistry and help raise the performance level
of any ensemble, regardless of age.
11173436 Paperback . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.95
Finding Sanctuary (Helping My Principal
and Community Understand the Value
of School Band Beyond Obvious
Entertainment Contexts)—Edward
Varner. How can we effectively advocate
for the value of ensemble programs? Many
educators and parents remain unaware
of the value of the school band beyond
obvious, natural entertainment contexts
and find it easy to devalue school band
along with other arts programming. This text
highlights evidence that supports music and
school band as means to achieve improved
student success in school. Available in digital
and print formats, this book will better inform
decisions that school administrators make
about existing scheduling challenges and
financial dilemmas facing American schools.
11688918 Paperback . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.00
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 to help motivate students to improve
and achieve musicality. 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
Guide to Brass Musical Instrument Repair
—Christopher Page Bluemel. This spiral
bound book covers repairs from basic
simple repairs to professional repair work,
a step-by-step guide to brass repair. Easy
to read and designed for use while repairing
brass instruments, it contains plenty of
helpful photos and diagrams. Perfect for a
classroom repair text as well as a guide for
directors and individuals.
10316755 Spiral-Bound . . . . . . . . . . 36.00
Guide to Score Study (For the Wind
Band Conductor)—Frank Battisti &
Robert Garofalo. A comprehensive book
containing a wealth of practical advice
on how to become a better conductor by
increasing one's understanding of score
reading and musical analysis. A common-
sense approach, with numerous musical
examples for illustration. A valuable
resource for all conductors!
4929220 Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
Habits of a Significant Band Director—
Scott Rush. This book will inspire young and
veteran band directors to teach with more
insight and embrace the power of positive
leadership. A model of Five Key Practices
is presented: knowledge, communication,
positive energy, musicianship, and who
you are – which work together to provide
a framework for success. Other topics
include goal setting, assessment, the
teaching inventory database, and quality
of life issues. A comprehensive book of
information and inspiration.
10839667 Paperback Book . . . . . . . 30.95
Habits of a Successful Band Director
(Pitfalls and Solutions)—Scott Rush. A
wealth of practical information you'll turn to
again and again. Among the many topics
included are: classroom organization and
management, working with parents and
colleagues, warm-ups, rehearsal strategies,
selecting literature and student leadership.
Also included are outlines, reproducible forms
and pitch tendency charts. Easy to use, it's a
must for new and experienced band directors.
10017520 Paperback . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.95
Habits of a Successful Band Director:
Pitfalls and Solutions (20th Anniversary
Edition)—Scott Rush. Expanded
and updated, this resource offers a
comprehensive guide to effective band
directing for educators at all experience
levels. Practical strategies address
daily teaching challenges, classroom
management, rehearsal techniques, and
program development. Emphasis on
sequential instruction, collaboration, and
musical expression supports the creation of a
positive and engaging learning environment.
The result is a clear, accessible handbook
that blends pedagogy with real-world insight
for lasting success in music education.
11648210 Paperback . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.95
Habits of a Successful Intermediate
Band Musician (The Second Book in
the "Habits" Band Series)—Scott Rush
& Jeff Scott. This field-tested method book
offers a structured collection of sequenced
exercises designed for intermediate band
students. Emphasis on melodic shaping,
range development, rhythm vocabulary,
and aural skills supports well-rounded
musical growth. Progressive materials
include scale studies, rhythm charts,
and exercises that build independence,
coordination, and technical control. Teacher
guidance and scaffolded pacing help
students develop expression, literacy, and
confidence as performers.
11690668 Flute Method Book . . . . . 12.95
11690669 Oboe Method Book. . . . . 12.95
11690670 Bassoon Method Book . . 12.95
11690671 Clarinet Method Book . . . 12.95
11690672 Bass Clarinet
Method Book . . . . . . . . . . 12.95
11690673 Alto Sax Method Book . . 12.95
11690674 Tenor Sax
Method Book . . . . . . . . . . 12.95
11690675 Baritone Sax
Method Book . . . . . . . . . . 12.95
11690677 F Horn Method Book. . . . 12.95
11690676 Trumpet Method Book . . 12.95
11690678 Trombone
Method Book . . . . . . . . . . 12.95
11690680 Baritone TC
Method Book . . . . . . . . . . 12.95
11690679 Baritone BC
Method Book . . . . . . . . . . 12.95
11690681 Tuba Method Book . . . . . 12.95
11690682 Percussion
Method Book . . . . . . . . . . 19.95
11690665 String Bass
Method Book . . . . . . . . . . 12.95
11690666 Electric Bass
Method Book . . . . . . . . . . 12.95
Habits of a Successful Middle School
Band Director—Scott Rush, Jeff Scott,
Emily Wilkinson. A treasure-trove of
valuable information for both new and
experienced middle school teachers!
Among the topics discussed are:
recruiting beginners, mouthpiece testing
and instrumentation, effective rehearsal
techniques, teaching strategies, classroom
management, working with parents and
colleagues, travelling with middle school
students, and much more! A comprehensive
resource that will be an essential reference
throughout your teaching career.
10434388 Paperback Book . . . . . . . 31.95
Handy Manual of Fingering Charts for
Instrumentalists—Clarence Hendrickson.
This is well named! It is indeed a handy
reference for the busy band director,
containing fingering and trill charts for the
standard band instruments, as well as a
reference for string instrument positions.
257584 Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.99
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
Leadership: Vision, Commitment, Action
—Tim Lautzenheiser. Effective leadership
skills play an integral part in our role as
music educators, and this serves as a
guide to help develop those skills. Students
as well as teachers will benefit from the
concepts that were developed from years
of experience. A compelling resource from
a master clinician that you'll turn to again
and again.
10024967 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . 5.95
A Practical Guide for Teaching the
Saxophone to Beginners
Lyle Rebbeck. Written with future
teachers in mind, this book describes
the many facets of the technical side
of playing the saxophone, guiding
teachers and players of the saxophone
to good tone quality and proper
technique. Intended for a wide range of
musicians from any background who find
themselves teaching the saxophone, this
guide should also be helpful to anyone
who plays the saxophone, at any level
or in any style. Covering areas such as
embouchure, tonguing, reed selection
and adjustment, tuning, and proper
routine care and maintenance as well as
how to perform repairs, this book details
dealing with the saxophone in a school
band setting, doing remedial work with experienced players, and teaching
the ever-growing adult student market.
11559666 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B 21.99
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