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Books for Band Directors
Teaching Music Through Performance in
Band, Vol. 1 (Revised Second Edition)—
Richard Miles.
Freshly revised and completely
rewritten, the landmark book that broke new
ground now contains more theoretical, practical,
and analytical insights than ever. This greatly
expanded Second Edition takes full advantage of
the experience gained from creating seven volumes
devoted to all aspects of the band profession.
This new edition provides band directors with the
tools they need to help performers move beyond
the printed page to musical awareness and
understanding. Every chapter is updated to reflect
the most recent developments in the wind genre
and community. Each enhanced Teacher Resource
Guide provides practical , detailed reference to
100 of the best-known and foundational band
compositions, Grades 2-6, and their composers.
Contributors include: Larry Blocher, Ray Cramer,
Eugene Migliaro Corporon, Richard Miles, Edward
S. Lisk, and Tim Lautzenheiser. This Second Edition
is a vital and essential resource... truly a major
contribution to the wind band profession.
10086701 Hardcover Book
Second Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53.50
2391902 3-CD Set: Grades 2-3 . . . . . . . . 39.50
5937263 3-CD Set: Grade 4 . . . . . . . . . . . 39.50
10085415 4-CD Set: Grade 5 . . . . . . . . . . . 39.50
10085417 4-CD Set: Grade 6 . . . . . . . . . . . 39.50
Teaching Music Through Performance in
Band, Vol. 2—Richard Miles.
Taking a multi-
cultural approach to band literature and conducting,
Volume 2 picks up where the first top-selling book
left off, featuring compelling discussions of the most
important issues facing bands today and in-depth
analyses of 100 of the most significant works for
band ever composed in grades 2-6. Contributors
include: Larry Blocher, Eugene Corporon, Ray
Cramer, Tim Lautzenheiser, Edward S. Lisk, Richard
Miles and Jack Stamp. This book is an essential
resource for band directors at all levels and is a
major contribution to the field!
5714399 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.50
5715867 3-CD Set: Grades 2-3 . . . . . . . . 39.50
5976281 3-CD Set: Grades 4-5 . . . . . . . . 39.50
Teaching Music Through Performance in
Band, Vol. 3—Richard Miles.
A third volume
of teacher guides with detailed analyses of 100
important band compositions. It also includes
chapters on Making Connections by Larry Blocher,
Silence and the Space of Time by Edward Lisk,
Podium Personality by Ray Cramer, Emphasis on
Form and Structure by Richard Miles, Fervor, Focus,
Flow, and Feeling: Making an Emotional Connection
by Eugene Corporon and The Band Director as a
Leader by Tim Lautzenheiser.
5840616 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54.50
5837364 3-CD Set: Grades 2-3 . . . . . . . . 39.50
5972200 3-CD Set: Grade 4 . . . . . . . . . . . 39.50
Teaching Music Through Performance in
Band, Vol. 4—Richard Miles.
Volume 4 in this
well-regarded series continues in the tradition of
providing insightful commentary to 100 standard
works for concert band, spanning grade levels 2
through 6. In addition, thought-provoking topics
about teaching music are discussed, focusing on
directing an ensemble, setting personal priorities,
developing student leadership, effective rehearsal
strategies and teaching musical expression.
5976279 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59.50
5976280 4-CD Set: Grades 2-3 . . . . . . . . 49.50
2477007 3-CD Set: Grade 4 . . . . . . . . . . . 39.50
Teaching Music Through Performance in
Band, Vol. 5—Richard Miles.
As with the other
volumes in this series, the fifth volume contains
extensive analysis of 100 band compositions from
grade levels 2 through 6 which includes historical
background about the composition and composer,
technical requirements, stylistic considerations,
musical elements, and suggested references. In
addition, there are chapters dedicated to important
issues relating to the band directing profession,
including: Why Music? Why Band? by Tim
Lautzenheiser, The Mysterious World of In-Tune
Playing by Edward S. Lisk, Live Your Dreams, Not
Your Nightmares: An Opus for Life by Ray Cramer,
Living Expressively Among the Cymbals by Eugene
Migliaro Corporan, Some Assembly Required by
Larry Blocher, and Improving Performance Through
'Sound' Seating by Richard Miles. Also included in
this 920-page text are title and publisher indexes
for this and all previously published volumes.
Completing the highlights is a companion set of
recordings by the North Texas Wind Symphony,
conducted by Eugene Migliaro Corporan, of all the
grade 2 and 3 works.
5990020 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59.50
5990021 3-CD Set: Grades 2-3 . . . . . . . . 39.50
10005737 3-CD Set: Grades 4-5 . . . . . . . . 39.50
Teaching Music Through Performance in
Band, Vol. 6—Richard Miles.
Few resources
have influenced music education more than this
highly regarded series of books and recordings.
Volume 6 continues to focus attention on the
educational aspects of teaching music through
the examination of selected literature as well
as the composers who contribute so much
to the repertoire. The well organized text with
the companion recordings provide a wealth of
information on technical demands, style, musical
elements and historical background. An essential
part of the complete band program.
10024968 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59.95
10043383 3-CD Set: Grades 2-3 . . . . . . . . 39.50
10024969 3-CD Set: Grade 4 . . . . . . . . . . . 39.50
Teaching Music Through Performance in
Band, Vol. 7—Richard Miles.
Volume 7
of the best-selling Teaching Music through
Performance in Band series sets new standards as
a comprehensive and indispensable resource for
band directors. Containing current perspectives on
the wind band world from internationally respected
leaders, together with analysis of 100 significant
works for band from Grades 2 through 6, this book
gives band directors essential tools for success
in the profession. This volume features chapters
on Imagination and Creativity by Edward S. Lisk,
The Cornerstones for Program Success by Tim
Lautzenheiser, Historical Highlights of Wind Band:
The French Revolution to the Present by Eugene
Migliaro Corporon, Exploring Japanese Band Culture
by Ray Cramer, Focus by Larry R. Blocher, and
Rehearsing and Teaching by Richard Miles. As with
the other Teaching Music through Performance
editions, this book includes extensive analyses of a
broad range of the best wind band literature being
published today. Each Teacher Resource Guide
includes a description of the composer, historical
perspectives, technical considerations, stylistic
considerations, a breakdown of music elements, a
form and structure analysis, and more. Extensive
appendices round out this volume, the largest yet.
Companion CD recordings (available separately), as
well as searchable indices and sound clips at www.
TeachingMusic.org, truly make this series vital to
band directors everywhere.
10063919 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69.95
10063920 3-CD Set: Grades 2-3 . . . . . . . . 39.50
10085421 3-CD Set: Grade 4 . . . . . . . . . . . 39.50
Teaching Music Through Performance
in Band, Vol. 8—Richard Miles.
This comprehensive look at concert programming
was developed with assistance from dozens of band
directors across the United States, Brazil, England
and Spain. With companion recordings, available
separately, this book is truly a milestone in music
education publishing as well as a valuable addition
to this groundbreaking series of reference books
and recordings.
10190397 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69.95
10190398 3-CD Set: Grades 2-3 . . . . . . . . 39.50
10298546 3-CD Set: Grade 4 . . . . . . . . . . . 39.50
Teaching Music Through Performance in
Band, Vol. 9—Richard Miles.
Here's another
remarkable addition to the landmark series
incorporating Teacher Resource Guides for 100
band works, Grades 2-6. Includes insights on band
works and composers as well as fascinating essays
by Tim Lautzenheiser, Ray Cramer, Larry Blocher,
Eugene Migliaro Corporan, Edward S. Lisk and
Richard Miles. An important continuation of this
invaluable series!
10347950 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59.95
10347974 3-CD Set: Grades 2-3 . . . . . . . . 39.50
10434394 3-CD Set: Grades 4-5 . . . . . . . . 39.50
Teaching Music Through Performance in
Band Vol. 10—Richard Miles.
The tenth
volume marks a true milestone in music education
publishing. This landmark series provides band
directors access to 1000 Teacher Resource Guides
on repertoire, 60 invaluable chapters by leaders of
the wind band profession on a wide range of critical
topics, and an unparalleled library of audiophile
recordings. Volume 10 continues the tradition with
Teacher Resource Guides for 100 works, Grades 2
through 6. Every guide includes information about
the composer, the work, historical perspectives,
technical considerations, analysis of musical
elements and form and structure, suggested
listening references, and cross references to
additional resources.
10493231 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59.95
10493232 3-CD Set: Grades 2-3 . . . . . . . . 39.50
10561352 3-CD Set: Grade 4 . . . . . . . . . . . 39.50
Teaching Music Through Performance in
Beginning Band, Vol. 1—Richard Miles/
Dvorak.
If you teach young bands, you'll want this
book! A host of contributing writers give insightful
suggestions on topics such as band goals and
objectives, recruitment, selecting music based on
targeted skills, and using technology to enhance
your band program. The teacher resource guide for
53 young band compositions includes background
information on the composer and composition,
technical and style considerations, a detailed
musical analysis of the selection, and suggested
listening and reading resources to enrich the musical
experience. The companion CD, recorded by the
North Texas Wind Symphony, includes recordings of
the selections in the book.
5935747 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.50
5935754 3-CD Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.50
Teaching Music Through Performance in
Beginning Band, Vol. 2—Richard Miles
and Marguerite Wilder.
Improve musicianship
of elementary or middle school bands through
the insights and suggestions offered by nationally
known leaders in music education. 55 works for
beginning band are included in the text and the
companion 3-CD set, recorded by the University
of North Texas Symphonic Band. In addition there
are chapters on: Establishing an Effective Rehearsal
Procedure; Beginners or Musicians, Risk/Reward
of Musicianship; Confessions of a Music Junkie;
Great Beginnings, Warm-Up Strategies for Success;
Nurturing Creativity; and A Journey to Creativity
through Musical Changes. A welcome addition to
this invaluable series!
10043377 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.50
10043378 3-CD Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.50
TEACHING MUSIC THROUGH
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