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2014 Instrumental Summer

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5 Concert Band Go to cart Go to cart Call: 1-800-345-6296 • Fax: 1-800-260-1482 • Internet: jwpepper.com • E-mail: [email protected] Classic Leadership (A Curriculum for the Development of Student Leaders)—Tim Lautzenhauser. 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. 10434377 Teacher's Edition with DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69.95 10434375 Workbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95 The Composer's Craft (A Practical Guide for Students and Teachers)—Blake Henson & Gerald Custer. Award-winning composers and composition teachers take a fresh look at what composers actually do by focusing on the elements of craft that composers use every day: the manipulation of sound and silence, gesture and color, text and texture. In an engaging and conversational style, the authors explore each major aspect of the craft of composing through excerpts and guided exercises that allow students to acquire and develop their own compositional skills. 10384144 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95 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 help motivate students to improve and achieve musically. 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 the latest research about grading and connecting to Common Core standards. An essential resource for educators! 10347514 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95 Guides to Band Masterworks #3—David Kish. A ready-made curriculum that incorporates comprehensive musicianship training through quality band literature. English Folk Song Suite, Variations on a Korean Folk Song and Cajun Folk Songs are used to teach technical skills as well as musical knowledge through unit studies that include ear training, rhythm studies, active listening activities and much more. Student workbooks may be downloaded for use in rehearsals or as out-of-class enrichment. 10424299 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.99 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 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95 Master Conductors: Frank Battisti—Frank Battisti. An active teacher for six decades, Frank Battisti achieved national recognition in developing one of the finest and most unique high school band programs in the nation. He continued to bring the same passion and excitement to his work with the New England Conservatory Wind Ensemble, which he founded and conducted for 30 years. In this DVD Battisti shares the principles and passion that have guided him over the decades - truths that are as relevant today as they have been throughout his remarkable career. 10423924 DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95 Mr. Holland Rides Again!—Trey Reely. Another installment in this series of humorous writings based on the triumphs and travails in the everyday life of the average band director. The unique and rambunctious style captures all the humor and poignant moments that every band director encounters throughout their career. Overflowing with laughter and wisdom, it will have the reader smiling and nodding in agreement, eager to share with friends and colleagues written proof that laughter is still the best medicine. 10434396 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95 Tuning for Wind Instruments: A Roadmap to Successful Intonation—Shelley Jagow. Here is all the information a music educator needs to fine-tune ensembles. Contents cover the origin of our pitch tuning standard; the best tuning notes for each instrument; 14 steps for tuning chords; how to properly tune brass slides; and much more. In addition, intonation charts for each instrument show pitch tendencies and alternate fingering suggestions. The most complete intonation resource for band directors! 10346285 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.99 Wind Bands of the World (Chronicle of a Cherished Tradition)—Robert E. Foster. A comprehensive history describing the development of instruments, musicians, composers, conductors and the music itself. Virtually every aspect of the growth of bands has been traced, leading to todays outstanding ensembles. 10378451 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95 Great Summer Reading for Relaxation & Enrichment see more!

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