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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 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
ASTA String Curriculum: 2011 Edition—
Various Contributors.
This comprehensive
string program for levels K-12 is the first of its
kind! A clear and concise sequence makes this
curriculum easy to use and more than 200 specific
learning tasks shows its comprehensive scope.
Based on outstanding teaching traditions in the
field, the volume is filled with practical information
for string teachers from every level of experience.
An invaluable resource of material from authors,
teachers and researchers in the field of string
performance and pedagogy.
10281281 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.99
Dictionary of Bowing and Pizzicato
Terms (4th Edition)—Joel Berman,
Barbara G. Jackson, Kenneth Sarch.
Now in its fourth edition, this extensive resource
encompasses the familiar and obscure bowing and
pizzicato terms that every serious string student will
encounter. With clear illustrations included with the
definitions, this guide is an asset to both student and
teacher in developing proper technique.
10305193 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.99
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
Healthy String Playing (Physical Wellness
Tips from the Pages of Strings Magazine)—
Various Contributors.
Whether it's coping with
overuse problems, conquering performance anxiety,
or just keeping your body in great string-playing
shape, experts from the pages of Strings magazine
will help you in all areas of player wellness. †This
handy guide includes helpful tips from performers,
teachers, students and doctors to keep you playing
at your best.
10036721 Paperback Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
Music Curriculum Writing 101
(Assistance with Standards-Based Music
Curriculum and Assessment Writing)—
Denese Odegaard.
Help music students learn
more in less time, reach higher goals, and become
active participants in their education. An extremely
beneficial text for band, choir, orchestra and general
music that provides the steps needed to create
an effective music education curriculum for you,
your school, and your district. A sequenced music
curriculum gives direction to your teaching, builds
cohesion among your colleagues, engages students
and parents in goals you set, and builds awareness
and support from your school's administrators.
Contents include: overview of the national and state
music standards; aligning district standards to the
national or state standards; suggested activities
for each national standard; designing an organized
curriculum of lesson plans; assessments; organizing
assessment documentation; student involvement;
curriculum sample with resources and websites.
A must for all music educators!
10075115 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37.95
Nurtured by Love—Shinichi Suzuki.
This book is the foundation upon which to build
any Suzuki-oriented library. In it the author
presents the philosophy and principles of Suzuki's
teaching methods. Through the examples from
his own life and teaching, Suzuki establishes his
case for early childhood education and the high
potential of every human being, not just those
seemingly gifted. Written by Shinichi Suzuki,
translated by Waltraud Suzuki.
6365803 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.99
Orchestral Bowings and Routines—
Elizabeth A.H. Green.
Another invaluable resource
from Elizabeth Green that is indispensable for the
orchestra teacher! Ms. Green discusses the essence
of orchestral bowing, the fourteen basic bowing
techniques, different styles and tricks of the trade.
It includes a section for teachers that illuminates
several phases of orchestral instruction. A must for
the school and studio.
10305195 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.99
Practicing Successfully (A Masterclass
in the Musical Art)—Elizabeth Green.
This book tackles one of the necessary challenges to
all musicians — the art of practicing. In this text, the
author gives suggestions on how to keep practice
sessions focused, interesting and productive.
10005662 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.95
Strategies for Teaching Strings
(Building a Successful String and
Orchestra Program)—Robert Gillespie and
Donald Hamann.
Based on national standards
for teaching strings and orchestra, the text begins
by introducing the string instrument family and
presenting an overview of the school orchestra
program. Subsequent chapters—divided into three
levels of string competency corresponding to
elementary, middle, and high school skills—cover
performance goals and objectives, strategies for
teaching technical and performance skills, and
solutions to common playing problems for each
ability level. Rehearsal planning and preparation,
rehearsal techniques, practical approaches to
teaching improvisation, student recruitment and
retention, and choosing literature for the school
orchestra are also covered. The book is enhanced
by illustrations and photographs that demonstrate
correct playing techniques and fingering positions.
An appendix includes information about special
pedagogical approaches and professional string
associations. A full listing of the national content
standards established by the Music Educators
National Conference (MENC) and by the American
String Teachers Association (ASTA) appears in
Chapter 6.
8603835 Spiral Bound Book . . . . . . . . . . . . 72.95
The String Teacher's Cookbook
(Creative Recipes for a Successful
Program)—Joanne May.
This valuable collection
of insightful strategies is like finding expert trade
secrets all placed together in one easy, quick-
to-read source! With outstanding records of
performance, workshops, recordings, research,
composition, leadership, and teaching, the 57
authors provide their favorite recipes that range
from overviews of successful programs to specific
topics that will inspire all levels and types of
ensembles and performers.
10044231 Paperback Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
Teaching Music Through Performance
in Orchestra, Vol. 1—Michael Allen/
Louis Bergonzi.
Some of the brightest minds in
string education have joined together to produce
this essential resource including: Dorothy Straub,
Jacquelyn Dillon, Robert Gillespie, and James
Kjelland. It covers many topics facing today's
orchestra director including music selection,
teaching to the national standards, preparing
for festivals, and the overall development of the
orchestra program. Next comes a resource guide
that gives a detailed analysis of 100 string and
full orchestra works, complete with information
on technical and stylistic consideration, historical
background and more! The 4-CD set contains
almost all of the Grade 1 through 3 repertoire from
the book.
5965231 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.95
5973728 4-CD Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.50
Teaching Music Through Performance
in Orchestra, Vol. 2—Allen, Bergonzi,
Dillon, et al.
Written, researched, and compiled
by scholars with a wealth of teaching experience,
this book is literally packed with indispensable
information for music educators! Part I of the
book contains essays penned by six renowned
orchestra teachers: Michael Allen, Louis Bergonzi,
Jacquelyn Dillon, Robert Gillespie, James Kjelland,
and Dorothy Straub. From pedagogy, assessment,
and musicianship to motivation, repertoire-based
warm-ups and playing in tune, these experts'
words of wisdom are sure to both help and inspire
teachers in the classroom. Part II contains a nuts-
and-bolts analysis of 100 of the most significant
works for string and full orchestra, grades one
through six. Researched and compiled by musicians
and teachers across the country, this section gives
essential information on each musical selection,
including composer and composition information,
historical background, technical requirements,
stylistic considerations, musical elements (form and
structure), suggestions for additional listening, and a
guide to selected references.
2477006 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.95
2479380 3-CD Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.50
Teaching Music Through Performance in
Orchestra, Vol. 3—David Littrell.
Volume 3
delivers invaluable advice from top-tier educators
as well as analyses of 80 of the most significant
orchestra and string orchestra works in print.
Part I features essays by six renowned orchestra
educators: Playing Beyond the Score: Thoughts on
Teaching Expressive Musicianship (Jacquelyn Dillon);
World Music in Orchestral and String Education:
Understanding Reggae-Sprinked 'Twinkle' (Louis
Bergonzi); End-of-Year Massed Concerts (Michael
Allen); Checkpoints for Self-Evaluation: Creating
a Self-Help Program to Become the Best String
Teacher You Can Be (Robert Gillespie); Solving the
Mysteries of the String Bass (Dorothy A. Straub);
Taming the Rushin' Sailors Dance: Using Bowing
Principles to Your Musical Advantage (James
Kjelland). Also contains analyses of 80 of the most
significant works for string and full orchestra in
print, grades 1 through 5. The 3-CD set contains
performances of 33 string orchestra works from
grades 1 to 3.
10043379 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43.95
10043380 3-CD Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.50
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