J.W. Pepper Music Catalog
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Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 | jwpepper.com | [email protected] 103 Books for Band Directors Books for Band Directors African American Composers in the Wind Band Tradition—Dakeyan Graham. A comprehensive study highlighting the significant yet often overlooked contributions of African American composers to wind band literature. Historical chapters trace stylistic developments and key figures from the 1940s to the present, while detailed analyses, biographies, and teaching insights focus on several major works. The material provides practical resources for expanding repertoire and promoting inclusive programming. Emphasis on representation and cultural awareness encourages a broader understanding of American musical heritage. 11648216 Paperback . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.95 Alternative Rehearsal Techniques— Edward S. Lisk. A new dimension in band performance! Improve rehearsal efficiency through a more effective learning environment with access to the student's fullest musical potential. Provides new concepts, graphic illustrations and instructional procedures to enhance and accelerate student skills. Every student becomes totally involved. And, the textbook and video are equally as valuable if used only for your own personal education. 5145008 Teacher's Manual . . . . . . 39.99 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95 Band Instrument "Quick Fix" Repair Solutions—Gregory Biba. Essential repair techniques as well as suggestions for instrument maintenance are provided in a format that is easy to follow and intuitively organized. You will be guided step by step through each repair with condensed and easy to understand instructions. Over sixty photographs and illustrations are provided in a spiral bound flip book that will be easy and convenient to use. 10024976 Paperback Book . . . . . . . 28.95 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95 Brass Methods (An Essential Resource for Educators, Conductors, and Students) —David Kish. This book was designed for use in a heterogenous brass methods class and as a reference source for school band and orchestra directors. It provides concise descriptions and recommendations for all brass instruments, including instrument similarities and differences, breath support, historical perspective, and transposition. The information is easily accessible and provides in-depth, practical knowledge for music educators, conductors, and students. 11365395 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.95 The Breathing Gym (Exercises to Improve Breath Control and Air Flow)— Sam Pilafian & Patrick Sheridan. This incredible book and video set will guide any wind or vocal performer through exercises designed to enhance performance skills through physical conditioning that focuses on breathing. Stretches, flow studies, breathing patterns, and strength and flexibility exercises are all presented in a fun, clear format that would work equally well in a private lesson situation or group rehearsal setting. Attention to proper breathing, the source of sound for all wind instruments and singing, is simply too important to overlook. You'll find incorporating the techniques given in this book and video will not only focus your ensemble, but add an element of fun as well! 9542666 Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59.95 Classic Leadership – Teacher's Edition with DVD (A Curriculum for the Development of Student Leaders)— Tim Lautzenheiser. The first published leadership curriculum specifically designed for high school students and written by one of the most well respected and sought-after experts on leadership development. Any organization will benefit from this effective compilation of time-proven leadership concepts developed from the author's work with more than two million young people over the past 30 years. Includes 12 weeks of lesson plans, activities, games, discussion items, homework activities, and a DVD for teachers that is a step-by-step guide featuring high school students in action. The companion workbook will help students as a guide and reference for years to come. 10434375 Paperback Workbook . . . 19.95 The Complete Instrument Reference Guide for Band Directors—Richard Williams & Jeff King. This useful spiral- bound reference book includes extended fingering charts for all wind instruments; alternate fingerings, trill charts and key diagrams for all woodwind instruments; harmonic series and pitch tendencies for all brass instruments as well as instrument ranges for mallet percussion and rudiments for all battery percussion. Individual fingering charts for student use can be purchased separately. 5969465 Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95 Copyright Handbook for Music Educators and Directors—Pam Phillips & Andrew Surmani. The Copyright Handbook for Music Educators and Directors provides a concise overview of the key aspects of copyright law that affect music educators and directors in the United States. Designed to provide answers to the most common questions raised by educators and directors, this resource makes it easy to find specific answers and is arranged in a user-friendly question-and-answer format. For ease of use, a thorough glossary of terms and an extensive index are included. Not meant to replace legal counsel, the Copyright Handbook is a starting point for music educators and directors with questions concerning copyright. Topics: how to determine if a work is protected by copyright; the use of print music and lyrics; the use of audio; the use of video; digital products and the internet; performance rights; and composing and arranging. 10773128 Paperback Book . . . . . . . 19.99 Developing Error Detection Skills in the Wind Band Educator—Catheryn Foster & Ward Miller. Become a better conductor by becoming a better listener. Often, one of the greatest challenges for band directors is detecting errors in rehearsal quickly and easily. This comprehensive resource provides a sequential, research-based approach for improving error detection skills in four fundamental areas: rhythm, pitch, dynamics, and articulation. Central to this resource are more than 200 listening examples, recorded with and without errors, which progress in difficulty from simple one-voice melodies to more complex two- and four-voice arrangements. Importantly, each unit introduces only a single musical element, such as rhythm, before combining multiple elements in the cumulative units. The book culminates in error detection practice with full wind ensemble recordings excerpted from the standard literature. Based on the input of nearly 50 practicing band directors, the book also lists common performance errors educators are likely to encounter and includes sample lesson plans for predicting and preventing errors before they occur. For educators at every level, this indispensable resource is sure to make you a better listener, leading to improved performances from your ensemble! 11536899 Paperback . . . . . . . . . . . . 59.95 The Balanced Band Director Productivity and Wellness Tips to Amplify Your Impact, Not Your Workload Lesley Moffat. Reflective and instructional, this handbook is aimed at music educators who juggle the demands of teaching and personal well-being, offering a lesson plan for thriving in the modern music classroom. This essential resource tackles the crucial aspect of setting boundaries for a balanced life, leveraging community support, and identifying and reaching goals for a successful music program. It imparts the wisdom of turning work into an act of love, dealing with inevitable challenging days, and the transformative power of feeling good in teaching. It emphasizes the importance of the teacher's physical state as a mirror of mental well- being and promotes trusting one's instincts in professional scenarios. With a mentorship tone, it guides music educators through creating a positive and focused classroom environment, underscoring the intrinsic link between reduced stress and improved educational outcomes. Unique in its approach, it addresses the intersection of music education and emotional intelligence, offering strategies to enhance both teacher and student experiences in a world of increasing distractions and pressures. 11673789 Paperback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.95 New YEARS OF MUSIC S I N C E 1 8 7 6 Thank you for helping us reach our milestone!