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n The Conductor as Leader (Principles of
Leadership Applied to Life on the Podium)
Ramona M. Wis. The role of conductor goes
far beyond the notes on the score; a successful
conductor also has to be an effective leader. The
information in this text will help you develop skills
needed to work together with musicians and inspire
them to higher levels of excellence. Vision, trust,
persuasion and character are just a few of the
concepts examined and explored throughout this
effective volume. Go beyond notes and rhythms,
learn to connect with musicians on a personal level
for more effective rehearsals and more musically
satisfying performances.
10043373 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
n
The Conductor's Legacy (Conductors on
Conducting for Wind Band)Paula Crider.
Paula Crider shares a wealth of knowledge gleaned
from interviews with extraordinary personalities
who have changed the landscape of the wind band
world. These pioneering and innovative conductors
share concepts of band sound, views on score
marking, thoughts on advancing the wind band
genre, the elements of their musical success, and
much more about the art and craft of conducting a
band. Featured conductors are Frank Battisti, Harry
Begian, Col. John Bourgeois, Ray E. Cramer, James
Croft, Col. Arnald Gabriel, H. Robert Reynolds,
Richard Strange and David Whitwell.
10085437 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95
l Connecting Practice, Measurement, and
EvaluationTimothy S. Brophy, Jeffrey H.
Marlatt & Gary Ritcher. The 5th International
Symposium on Assessment in Music Education
brought participants together from all over the
world to compare each others' work, establish
collaborations and professional networks, and
shape new directions for research in this important
area of music education. As music educators
across the world come to terms with increased
expectations for accountability, the scholars and
practitioners who have contributed to this volume
provide insight to guide their work. Four keynote
addresses and 37 papers in this volume document
music assessment practice and the measurement
and evaluation of music learning across the world
in local, state, and national contests at all levels.
10627066 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47.95
n The Creative Director (Beginning and Inter-
mediate Levels)Edward Lisk. If you teach
young musicians, you should read this book! Lisk
takes a practical and innovative approach to get
ting musicians off to a good start by focusing on
the student's innate learning process. Following a
"natural learning sequence," Lisk gives step by step
plans to focus the student mentally on such key
elements as tone, technique and rhythm. Mastery of
each concept begins with the mindset of the learner,
and gradually develops into performance of the skill
learned. Even seasoned teachers will find there is
something valuable to be learned from this book.
2470697 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
n The Creative Director: Conductor, Teacher,
LeaderEdward Lisk. Conducting-listening
skills, harmonic and melodic content, ensemble
sonority and expressive conducting are only a few
of the insightful topics included in this publication
from Ed Lisk. The complexities of instrumental
music as related to Howard Gardner's theories
of multiple intelligences are thoroughly discussed
and provide an overwhelming foundation for the
support of music in the schools. From philosophy
to practicality, this book has it all!
10027090 Paperback Book. . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
l The Eloquent ConductorGlenn D. Price.
A comprehensive resource designed to develop
detailed and nuanced conducting technique.
The conductor is prepared to communicate
specific meaning with clarity of intent that may
be immediately understood by both novice and
professional musicians. Included are a text,
repertoire book, complete CD, and an instructional
DVD that will provide unparalleled clarity and
capture detail and nuance in a manner that is easy
to understand and absorb.
10561357 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125.00
l Embracing Administrative Leadership in
Music EducationJohn Clinton. In this important
text you'll find practical answers to real-world
problems every music education administrator
faces. Clear, straightforward prose discusses
leadership, team building, and integrity. Also, the
hard issues of music education are addressed:
being in the middle, knowing your territory, dealing
with difficult people, and too many meetings.
Hiring and retaining good teachers, as well as
the difficult issues of termination, budgets, and
staying engaged in teaching are also covered. An
excellent guide toward more effective and satisfying
leadership as a music education administrator.
10561356 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
n Everyday Wisdom for Inspired TeachingTim
Lautzenheiser. What are the secret ingredients of
master teachers? If you were a student in your
class, what would you be learning? Would it be
both exciting and valuable? How do you create
a disciplined classroom environment without
becoming a dictator? How can failure become
a pathway to success? What are the qualities
of true leaders? Tim Lautzenheiser explores
the real-world questions, fears, and doubts all
outstanding educators have. In the process, he
discovers a gold mine of opportunities for teachers
to assess their own effectiveness and reach the
highest levels possible. In four parts (The Art of
Teaching; Developing an Attitude for Success;
Teacher Leadership Skills; and Selection and
Encouragement of Student Leaders), Tim calls
teachers and administrators to action. He writes, "It
is easy to 'dream the dream' and even exciting to sit
down and 'draw up the plan,' but doing it, actually
taking action, seems to be where many halt... Don't
react: act."
10001221 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
n The Evolution of a Successful Band Director
(A Proven Plan to Improve Your Effectiveness)
Scott Rush. Intended for both novice and
experienced band directors, this companion to
the best-selling book Habits of a Successful Band
Director is designed to present effective teaching
principles with more depth and understanding;
challenge readers to look deep within themselves
to find solutions that will lead to more effective
teaching; pose questions and suggest activities to
put these solutions into action and cause readers
to set goals through self-discovery; establish the
classroom as a true laboratory for making music;
and provide a study guide for college methods
classes using Habits of a Successful Band Director.
This user-friendly volume is chock-full of ideas for
solving common technical problems and, more
importantly, creates a framework for band directors
to reevaluate and improve every aspect of the job.
This book is designed to be an invaluable companion
for the entire breadth of a band director's career.
10063921 Paperback Book. . . . . . . . . . . 30.95
n 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. . . . . . . . . . . 25.95
n 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 Book . . . . . . . . . 32.95
n 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
l Guides to Band Masterworks #1 (Second
Edition)Robert J. Garofalo. The second
edition of the first volume of this series provides
band directors with a ready-made curriculum
developed to incorporate comprehensive-
musicianship training for the works, Overture
for Band by Felix Mendelssohn, Trauersinfonie
by Richard Wagner, and First Suite in E-Flat by
Gustav Holst. Student workbooks for each work
may be downloaded. Each study unit includes:
Ear training, Rhythm studies, Essential skills
information for teaching the compositional
elements of music, Rehearsal strategies for
addressing common ensemble issues, creative
projects, active listening activities, sample
teaching schedule, unit quiz (and answer sheet),
student practice plan, and optional band projects.
10629895 Paperback Book
Revised Edition . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
Guide to the Understanding and Correction of Intonation Problems
—Al "Corky" Fabrizio.
Provides a detailed guide to the understanding
and solving of intonation problems that exist on most instruments and in
many ensembles.
5351424 Paperback Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.95
Improving Intonation in Band and Orchestra Performance—
Robert Garofalo.
Every band director will benefit from this in-depth and eminently
useful text on intonation. Extensively detailed, this book covers acoustic principles
of band and orchestra instruments, strategies for improving intonation, and specific
guides for dealing with each instrument's idiosyncrasies. Indispensable!
5491550 Paperback Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
Korg Digital Tuner & Metronome (Model TM50)—The Korg TM-50
features both tuner and metronome functions that operate simultaneously or
independently with tempo adjustment options as well as full tuning range settings
and memory.
10005605 Black . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
Tuning the Band—James Jurrens. Here's a concise and easy to understand
reference for the instruments of the concert band. It provides a detailed guide to
intonation tendancies for each instrument as well as solutions for each problem.
Comprehensive and practical, it's ideal for use in rehearsals and practice.
2243889 Paperback Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.95
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