Books for Band Directors

All too often, the music classroom stifles students with one-size-fits-all curricula and repertoire. This book turns that paradigm on its head, offering a vision of music education that empowers

Band director Scott Rush and leadership legend Tim Lautzenheiser join forces to create a dynamic and engaging resource that fosters the leadership qualities of every student, not just the chosen few. This

Why does that snare drum sound like a cardboard box? Why don't the pedals on the timpani stay in position? What kind of cymbals should I buy for a drum set? Why does the bass drum rattle when struck? These

Teaching is a long journey of constant growth, but you've got what it takes to be the teacher you want to be. This book will give you tools to help navigate the challenges that come your way and will guide

With his hallmark wit and eloquence, Colonel John R. Bourgeois gives an autobiographical account of his life and career as a musician from humble roots who rose through the ranks to became the twenty-fifth

Recruiting for beginning instrumental music is a year-round job. This book is the most complete manual on recruiting and retention for beginning instrumental music, compiled from ideas and practices of

Drawn from the authors' combined 80 years of experience in higher education and their mentorship of young colleagues, this book is a comprehensive guide to thriving as an applied studio faculty member at

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 how do you practice effectively and with efficiency?

A treasure trove of tips, suggestions and friendly advice from a highly successful band director, this book will inspire you to achieve your full potential and help to transform the everyday job of teaching

Being a band director is more than a career, it's a way of life. Demanding, long hours; the stress of concert performances; managing students, budgets, and departmental responsibilities - all make it a

Designed for music professionals and students, this extensive resource is the definitive guide for over 500 instruments, including over 190 world music instruments. Music industry veteran, Robert Bornstein,

Ray Cramer's contributions to this valuable series are just some of the many ways he has helped to advance the art of band music and performance. His ten chapters from this series are collected in this one

To retain students in music, they need to get hooked on music. More than anything else, it is the daily classroom experience that keeps them in the music program! Every rehearsal minute must be carefully

Band conductors will find a wealth of information provided by a number of talented and accomplished leaders who are not only willing but enthusiastic about sharing their ideas and philosophies with younger

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