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.

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!" Hardcover.

"The Joy of Inspired Teaching" is about what it takes to become a truly great teacher, about the unique role of teachers as shapers of human potential, and about meeting the challenge of the day-to-day teaching routine. This very special book, available in either printed or recorded format, will touch your core values, tantalize you with fresh insights, and sustain you with the knowledge and courage to become the truly outstanding mentor you aspire to be. Tim Lautzenheiser, one of the most sought-after speakers on education and leadership in the United States, brings his insights as a music educator to bear on three major areas: a philosophy of music education, achieving excellence in teaching music, and student leadership. This is the kind of book you will want to keep close at hand to read again and again!

This fabulous new tool can help you bring the sage advice of the very best motivational speakers to student musicians! Thought-provoking discussions deal with issues of leadership in a very down-to-earth, human way. The DVD and CD-ROM format offers great flexibility to allow students to become engaged in important character development issues that affect every aspect of your music program, and, more importantly, their lives. They can learn from this program individually, or, as a group. Discussions deal with important topics with great insight and a touch of humor, so the message really hits home with students. Some of the topics covered include: Types of Leadership; Prejudices; Goal Setting; Cornerstones; Communication; Whose Job Is It?; Leadership Applications and much, much more. There are 67 downloadable documents filled with rich curricula, student activities, worksheets, essays, instructional stories. Each document can be tailored to meet your individual program's needs. Whether developing leaders in a band, orchestra, choral or church music group, don't miss this wonderful chance to help your students reach their potential. You will want every secondary and college level student who aspires to leadership roles to experience this!

Effective leadership skills play an integral part in our role as music educators, and this serves as a guide to help develop those skills. Students as well as teachers will benefit from the concepts that were developed from years of experience. A compelling resource from a master clinician that you'll turn to again and again.

An up-close look at the life and music making of legendary conductor Arnald D. Gabriel you won't soon forget! A musical goodwill ambassador who was largely responsible for the popularization of wind band music in the post-WW II era as the commander and conductor of the U.S. Air Force Band for 21 years. Journey with this distinguished veteran as he describes life during and after wartime, his remarkable experiences at the forefront of cultural life in the U.S., his pioneering work with the Air Force Band, and his perspective on the future of the wind band, recorded and moderated by Tim Lautzenheiser. Extras feature a photo montage of colleagues and celebrity performers from Gabriel's Air Force Band days, a showcase of the Band with the Singing Sergeants on the Mike Douglas Show, and Colonel Gabriel conducting the Mormon Tabernacle Choir in a selection from Saving Private Ryan.

Tim Lautzenheiser, one of the most popular and respected speakers on music education in the United States, released this compilation of some of his best published writings and lectures on key issues facing music programs everywhere. "Dr. Tim" shares a wealth of information on music advocacy, student leadership, and teacher responsibilities; all presented with insight, detail, and his trademark sense of humor. Entertaining as well as informative, this is a book you'll refer to again and again.