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Books for Band Directors
Listening Excerpts to Develop Jazz
Musicianship—Jim Childers. Imagine an
art teacher saying, "Today, we are going to
paint in the impressionistic style" and then
using only words to describe that style – a
frustrating activity for all! Displaying classic
art by Monet or Degas would be a far
better way to grow students' visual concept
of impressionism. Similarly, the best
way to develop a young jazz musician's
understanding of how jazz is supposed to
sound is through great listening examples.
This resource for experienced and novice
jazz educators organizes hundreds of great
jazz recordings into tables and provides
companion Spotify and YouTube playlists
to showcase specific jazz concepts, styles,
characteristic tones, genres, emotions,
and more. What can Charlie Parker teach
students about alto saxophone? What is
Miles Davis' characteristic trumpet sound?
What is the difference between bebop
and swing? What separates a slow wide
scoop from a quicker, shorter scoop? Use
focused listening to great musicians playing
great pieces of music to convey musical
concepts, improve student musicianship,
and inspire a love for jazz!
11536900 Paperback Book . . . . . . . 29.95
The Music Teacher's Guide to Recruitment
and Retention—Angela Ammerman.
Successful music educators from rural,
one-light towns as well as those from
bustling cities provide innovative methods
for recruiting and retaining students.
From elementary ukulele ensembles to
high school bands, orchestras, and vocal
ensembles, the strategies within these
pages will greatly assist in building a
successful music program from the bottom
up. The ideas in this highly engaging text will
have your program bursting at the seams
with eager and dedicated student musicians.
11527941 Paperback . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.95
The New Winds of Change (The Evolution
of the Contemporary American Wind
Band/Ensemble and Its Music)—Frank
L. Battisti. An updated and expanded
version of the first two Winds of Change
volumes containing much new information
about wind band literature and important
conferences, concerts, and events from the
19th century through 2015.
10952596 Paperback . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.95
Note to Self (A Music Director's Guide
for Transitioning to a New School and
Building a Thriving Music Program)—
Adrian Gordon. Whether you're a fresh
teacher finding your rhythm or a veteran
educator getting ready for the next gig,
Note to Self is your guide to navigating the
transition to your new music teaching job
while preserving your physical, emotional,
and mental health. With straightforward
advice and ideas, get the expert help
you need to prepare your new classroom
for learning success and start building
the rockstar music program that every
student deserves.
11427035 Paperback Book . . . . . . . 17.99
Pathway to Success (Habits for Creating
a Culture of Excellence in Band, Choir
and Orchestra)—Tim Lautzenheiser &
Scott Rush. Band director Scott Rush and
leadership legend Tim Lautzenheiser join
forces to create a dynamic and engaging
resource that fosters the leadership qualities
of every student, not just the chosen few.
This workbook guides students through ten
sequential levels as they journey up the
metaphorical mountain of self-leadership.
11175128 Paperback
Teacher Edition . . . . . . . . 34.95
11175127 Paperback
Student Edition . . . . . . . . 10.95
Percussion Instruments (Purchasing,
Maintenance, Troubleshooting and More)
—Stephen Primatic. Why does that snare
drum sound like a cardboard box? Why
don't the pedals on the timpani stay in
position? What kind of cymbals should
I buy for a drum set? Why does the bass
drum rattle when struck? These and
countless other questions are answered
in this comprehensive text for anyone who
deals with percussion instruments. If you
have ever struggled with questions on
purchasing, maintaining, troubleshooting or
storing your percussion instruments, then
this book will provide you with a wealth of
information on these topics and more!
10555258 Paperback . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
Practicing with Purpose (An Indispensable
Resource to Increase Musical Proficiency)
—David Kish. Now is the time to practice
smarter, not harder. It's time to practice with
purpose! Practice is everything if you want
to improve as a musician. But how do you
practice effectively and with efficiency? This
book contains 50 easy-to-use strategies
scientifically proven and field-tested to
improve musical skills. It includes practice
plans for every level, with examples from
the world's greatest performers. It's an
indispensable resource to immediately
increase musical proficiency.
10827262 Paperback . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95
Q&A for Teaching Band to Students
with Differences and Disabilities—
Alice Hammel, Nerissa Rebagay & Tim
Lautzenheiser. A practical guide addressing
real classroom questions about including
students with differences and disabilities
in band programs. Organized around
key areas such as behavior, cognition,
communication, and sensory or physical
needs, it offers clear strategies grounded
in the social model of disability. Additional
topics cover collaboration, individualized
plans, and inclusive teaching frameworks
like Universal Design for Learning. Emphasis
on empathy, accessibility, and student
strengths helps educators build supportive
and effective learning environments.
11648211 Paperback . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95
Rehearsing the Band—John E. Williamson.
If you are a conductor or are in training
to be one, this book is for you! It gathers
some of the greatest directors of bands in
the country to answer questions on the art
of rehearsing. Conductors Frank Battisti,
Eugene Corporon, James Croft, Donald R.
Hunsberger, Jerry F. Junkin, Craig Kirchhoff,
Alan McMurray, H. Robert Reynolds,
James Smith, John Whitwell and John E.
Williamson give sound advice on topics such
as intonation, interpretation, technique and
planning to assist you in becoming a better
and more efficient director.
10052583 Paperback . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95
Rehearsing the Concert and Marching
Percussion Ensemble—James Campbell.
Internationally recognized percussion artists
and pedagogues share their thoughts and
strategies to help the reader deliver more
engaging rehearsals and performances
that focus on the percussion ensemble. The
inspiring stories will help every reader lead
their own ensembles to higher degrees of
understanding and musical accomplishment.
11428224 Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95
Rehearsing the Jazz Band—Mary Jo
Papich & Ryan Adamsons. Want a better
jazz ensemble? This book is for you! It
provides one huge "room" where everyone
can gather to ask questions on the art of
rehearsing the jazz band and then listening
to answers from people who know. Includes
chapters by Caleb Chapman, John Clayton,
Jose Antonio Diaz, Curtis Gaesser, Antonio
Garcia, Gordon Goodwin, Roosevelt Griffin
III, Sherrie Maricle, Ellen Rowe, Roxanne
Stevenson, Steve Wiest, and Greg
Yasinitsky, with suggested jazz charts from
each author.
11173595 Paperback . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95
Rehearsing the Middle School Band—
Stephen Meyer. Twelve prominent
elementary, middle school, and junior
high band directors share innovative ideas
on program structure, recruitment, and
rehearsal strategies for beginning musicians.
Through perseverance and creativity, these
consummate leaders have continually
refined their craft, providing an exceptional
experience for their students and redefining
the potential of young musicians.
10972715 Paperback Book . . . . . . . 19.95
Score Rehearsal Preparation (A Realistic
Approach for Instrumental Conductors)
—Gary Stith. This volume is sure to provide
the most practical approach to orchestra
and wind band score study for the active
conductor. It methodically simplifies
preliminary score study and initial rehearsal
preparation for all conductors of band,
orchestra and chamber ensembles. Suitable
for conductors from elementary school to
those leading professional ensembles,
it is also valuable as a supplement
to undergraduate and graduate-level
conducting courses. Systematic, readable
and adaptable for any future situation, this
will quickly find its way into the conductor's
regimen for years to come.
10284493 Paperback . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95
NEW SPANISH
EDITIONS OF
YOUR FAVORITE
METHOD BOOKS!
Essential Elements para Banda, Libro
Numero 1 (en Espanol)—Tim Lautzenheiser,
John Higgins, Charles Menghini, Paul Lavender,
Tom C. Rhodes & Don Bierschenk.
11674534 Conductor Method Book Recursos
en Linea Incluido . . . . . . . . . . . . 69.99
Sound Innovations para Banda de
concierto, Libro 1, Segunda edicion —
Robert Sheldon, Peter Boonshaft, Dave Black,
Bob Phillips.
11691833 Conductor Method Book & Online Audio
Access en espanol . . . . . . . . . . . 59.99
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