Barbershop singing is often thought of as a genre of music when, in fact, it is a style of arranging. This four-book series is filled with case studies, specific examples with audio and video clips, and
Music teacher educators share their inspiring stories and unique approaches to embedding social-emotional learning (SEL) into teacher education programs, courses, field experiences, and curricula at the
Written with future teachers in mind, this book describes the many facets of the technical side of playing the saxophone, guiding teachers and players of the saxophone to good tone quality and proper
For more than three decades, James Jordan has been at the forefront of the evolution of the choral warm-up, choral pedagogy, and music teaching and learning, applying the principles of Edwin E. Gordon's
Align music instruction with state and national standards and remain focused on active music making using this resource as your guide. This second edition includes new and updated chapters by a team with
Music educators, who frequently interact with students, parents, colleagues, administrators, and the public, face a wide range of moral and ethical choices. This book addresses some of the most challenging
This resource is a practical blueprint for teachers wanting to begin teaching music technology to middle and high school-age students. The authors inspire classroom music teachers to expand beyond
The third edition of The Ultimate Live Sound Operator's Handbook offers new sections on digital concepts, wireless considerations, digital mixers, modern digital snakes, routing schemes, block
A powerful collection of real-life stories told by trailblazing women band directors of varied experiences and identities about the world of professional music and conducting. Poignant, funny, sad, and
A drum set method to expand vocabulary while improving timing flow, musicality, and listening skills. This book will help you to:
• Expand your vocabulary based on the most popular
Few songs have captured the contradictions and ambiguities of the 1960s as memorably as California Dreamin', the iconic folk music single that catapulted the Mamas & the Papas into rock and
An intimate, funny, and absorbing look at the music business by an insider who has recorded some of the greatest musical artists from the 1970s to today. After his high school band was dropped by Decca
After more than fifty years as a music educator and conductor, the legendary Paula Crider has experienced it all - the lows and the highs, the messes and the magnificence of teaching music at all levels.
Despite a post-pandemic teaching environment, a new generation of students, stress, depression, anxiety, fear, and a world of pressures, we're still supposed to teach and make beautiful music. What happened
Imagine an art teacher saying, "Today, we are going to paint in the impressionistic style" and then using only words to describe that style - a frustrating activity for all! Displaying classic art by Monet
This guide to the mastery of violin technique offers a path to the authenticity that all artists strive for. Dominique Hoppenot, celebrated for her personal, original, and humane approach to violin
Become a better conductor by becoming a better listener. Often, one of the greatest challenges for band directors is detecting errors in rehearsal quickly and easily. This comprehensive resource provides a
Through a conversational blend of research, scholarship, stories from the classroom, and humor, this book gives educators a reliable source for finding answers to real-life questions and suggestions for
An all-in-one resource that helps both the music director and pastor plan the worship services for each Sunday and holy day of the church year, the 2023-2024 edition of Prepare! is lectionary based
Choral Artistry provides a practical and organic approach to teaching choral singing and sight-reading. The text is grounded in current research from the fields of choral pedagogy, music theory,
Successful music educators from rural, one-light towns as well as those from bustling cities provide innovative methods for recruiting and retaining students. From elementary ukulele ensembles to high
What could a musical style look like to a visual learner? Can visual images improve conceptual understanding of intonation, balance, and blend? This text provides tools and techniques for visualizing
An in-depth analysis of over 60 complete concertos by 40 different composers, including one or more for each of the main instruments of the orchestra and a multitude of popular piano and violin concertos.