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The Conductor's Companion—Gary Stith.
100 outstanding middle and high school, collegiate and professional band and orchestra conductors
passionately and candidly share their most powerful rehearsal techniques and cutting-edge program
ideas in this concise and inspirational volume. Also included are fascinating historical facts about
famous composers and conductors as well as inspirational quotes ideal for advocating music
programs. It's an excellent university supplemental text and a "go-to" source for directors at all levels.
10776731 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.99
Habits of a Significant Band Director—Scott Rush.
This book will inspire young and veteran band directors to teach with more insight and embrace
the power of positive leadership. A model of Five Key Practices is presented: knowledge,
communication, positive energy, musicianship, and who you are - which work together to provide
a a framework for success. Other topics include goal setting, assessment, the teaching inventory
database, and quality of life issues. A comprehensive book of information and inspiration.
10839667 Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
Instrumental Conducting Performance Materials—
John M. Laverty. This remarkable book contains twelve short musical excerpts of great
instrumental works, or mini-scores, designed to accompany any instrumental conducting texts for use in
any instrumental conducting class. Each excerpt presents specific challenges for developing conductors
to explore as they acquire knowledge, gain experience, and develop effective conducting techniques.
10839675 Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.95
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
what and 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 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95
Rehearsing the Band, Vol. 3—John Zarco.
Directors included in this publication represent the very "best of the best" with years of experience
conducting and teaching. They freely share their ideas, techniques, and philosophies that are sure
to enrich anyone who reads this book. Includes chapters by Harvey Benstein, Richard Clary, Steve
Davis, Rodney Dorsey, Amanda Drinkwater, Patrick Dunnigan, Richard Floyd, Robert Halseth,
Robert Ponto, Robert Taylor and Frank Wickes, with a foreword by Craig Kirchhoff.
10835305 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95
Scale Your way to Music Assessment (The Ultimate Guide
to Creating a Quality Music Program - Second Edition)—
Paul Kimpton. This hands-on, step-by-step action plan uses assessment to improve your
teaching and your students' performances. The expanded Second Edition provides examples of
how to teach and assess instrumental, choral, and general music students at elementary, middle,
and high school levels. This book also describes how to meaningfully self- and peer-assess and set
goals for practicing and improving the performances of a group. It includes appendices with actual
written and listening tests; outlines of a testing program for band, choir, and orchestra; a glossary
of terms and more. New downloadable resources include sample data, tests for all grade levels,
music examples, and reference material.
10839673 Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.95
The Spark (Notes from the Podium)—Gary Gackstatter & Ron Sikes.
"The Spark is a publication every teacher needs to read, absorb, and infuse in their own day-to-day
teaching. If I would have had access to this publication as a young teacher perhaps I would have
become better organized, more focused, with a better understanding of dealing with parents,
colleagues, administration along with the daily "surprises" that occur with students at every age
level." –Ray E. Carmer, Director of Bands Emeritus, Indiana University.
10794503 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.99
Teaching Music Through Performance in Band, Vol. 11—
ed. Richard Miles. This volume builds on the twenty-year tradition of its predecessors
providing essential and innovative information for wind band conductors. Like the preceeding
volumes, it includes Teacher Resource Guides for 100 significant works published for Grades 2
through 6. Each Teacher Resource includes information about the composer, the work,
historical perspectives, technical and stylistic considerations, the musical elements of the work,
a form and structure analysis, suggested listening, and additional references and information
designed to enhance the musicianship of any performance. An indispensable resource for the
wind band profession.
10839666 Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59.95
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