Developing the Complete Band Program (2nd ed)

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Abstract

Curriculum—updated to 2014 National Music Education Standards; including relevant learning theories, modalities, and music instruction theories.

§ Resources—for concert band, marching band, pep band, jazz ensemble, and chamber groups

§ School Law—learn more about the teacher’s Code of Ethics, music copyright law, and examine common ethical teaching scenarios.

§ Anatomy of Music-Making—presents effective methods for teaching tone quality, balance, blend, intonation, pulse, rhythm, technique, style, articulation, phrasing, interpretation, and expression.

§ STEPS© method—for creating rehearsal plans and providing a theoretical approach to understanding the ensemble to improve score study and objective assessment.

§ Motivation—surveys current intrinsic and extrinsic methods, and explores the development of leadership and character in the instrumental program, including Social Emotional Learning (SEL).

§ Job Readiness—new teacher assessment and certification requirements, as well as valuable informa­tion guiding the new teacher throughout the music practicum and the job inter­view.

§ Intonation—expanded tools for training the ear in both the individual student and full ensemble.

§ Program Administration— the “nuts and bolts” of managing the instrumental program have been updated with topics on assessment, evaluation, rehearsal planning, score study, repertoire selection, programming, rehearsal facilities, auditions, seating, recruiting and retention, budget planning, music library management, basic instrument repair, booster groups, advocacy, time management, practicing tips, and classroom management and discipline.

§ Mind Your P’s and Q’s—considers the implications and relationships of Professional Growth, Personal Growth, Intelligence Quotient, and Emotional Quotient.

§ Supplementary Website—numerous charts, figures, templates, a balanced instrumentation calculator, teaching tools, recruiting materials, assessment rubrics, various learning activities, visit a virtual rehearsal and more!
Original languageAmerican English
Media of outputOnline
StatePublished - Nov 21 2020

Keywords

  • Music education

Disciplines

  • Music Education

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