Books for Musicians, Teachers and Conductors

Continuing the themes from the first volume Teaching With Heart, this second volume in the series exists to help teachers create a healthy culture in their classroom. With tools that will help

James Jordan has been at the forefront of choral pedagogy for over 35 years. His landmark publications under the guidance of Frauke Haasemann have afforded him a front row seat to the development of choral

From the author of the award-winning book Rock Coach: A Practical Guide for Teaching Rock Bands in Schools comes this resource providing you with the tools and mindset you need to get your learners

From Essential Music Technology: The Prestissimo Series.

Traditional music education centered around the ensemble classroom has often privileged reading music and instrumental technique over

The Yamaha HD-300 Harmony Director is arguably the most powerful tool instrumental music teachers can use to improve the sound, balance, and tuning of their ensembles. Although there is plenty of

Writing prompts are a means for writers to concentrate on and explore particular topics or themes with the intent of encouraging writers to write thoughtfully and creatively, even in times of writer's block

Every musician has had career disappointments, challenges, and even failures. Often, when faced with discouraging experiences, musicians may feel that their career is over or is never going to start. How do

This detailed resource book offers clear and practical tools for music professionals, students, educators, movement specialists, and therapists working with musicians. You'll learn about relevant anatomy -

From philosophy, auditions, and lesson planning to improvisation and literature selection, the author brings insights from a diverse group of nationally recognized educators at all levels to discuss these

With his hallmark wit and humor, choral conductor and poet Robert Bode brings readers on a journey through twelve great choral works, offering anecdotes, valuable insights, and interpretive advice for each.

From rehearsal procedures to reading music, new singers have a lot to learn when they join a choir. This practical and compact guide written by experienced choral conductors covers all the basics. Topics

This primer for all musicians provides a reliable base for a lifetime of playing and singing. The principles in these pages are the elemental foundation of music education and will protect a musician from

Internationally recognized percussion artists and pedagogues share their thoughts and strategies to help the reader deliver more engaging rehearsals and performances that focus on the percussion ensemble.

Education in all disciplines is changing. Teachers, including music educators, now need to be aware of a wide range of issues, including social justice, cultural responsiveness, integrating technology,

The environment, resources, and expectations of teaching music in charter schools can often differ from traditional public schools, but the teacher's mission remains the same: to provide quality music

Before music teachers can effectively implement Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) with students in the classroom, they must develop their own SEL skills and tend to their personal well-being. This practical

Designed for anyone interested in learning the basics of songwriting, GRAMMY Award-winning writer and producer Tom Hambridge guides you through the process, from inspiration and structure to lyrics and

Whether you’re a fresh teacher finding your rhythm or a veteran educator getting ready for the next gig, Note to Self is your guide to navigating the transition to your new music

Today's choral leaders wear many hats: fundraising director, development associate, communications manager, marketing designer, volunteer coordinator - the list goes well beyond directing beautiful choral

Presented using Standard Music Notation (the dots, flags and beams) as well as piano keyboard diagrams, the story is told mainly from the perspective of the Key of C (all the white keys) to create a firm

Conceived and created in the midst of the global Covid-19 pandemic which began in early 2020 and continues as this edition goes to press, the resource, Amen. Alleluia! A resource for praying

A resourceful collection of highly effective teaching strategies, solutions, and activities for band directors. Chapters are aligned to cover common topics, presenting several practical lesson ideas for

How can we engage with diverse populations, repertoire, and identities while upholding integrity and achieving equity? What are cultural appropriation, othering, tokenizing, and essentializing? How can we

Written in the midst of the COVID 19 pandemic while experiencing virtual liturgies, this book's intent is to help the faithful reflect upon their participation at Mass and deepen their understanding of why