Books for Band Directors

Conducting the Music, Not the Musicians is the first conductor training text to put the primary emphasis on musical expression as it introduces basic technique through the concept of phrase

Just as directors encourage students to derive inspiration from exposure to great music, so conductors must find inspiration in their work.  This thought-provoking book contains insights from ten

This comprehensive text by Anthony Maiello on the art of conducting is designed to be hands-on, user-friendly, playable by any instrumentation, a step-by-step approach to baton technique, great for use with

The Copyright Handbook for Music Educators and Directors provides a concise overview of the key aspects of copyright law that affect music educators and directors in the United States. Designed to

Noted scholar and conductor Dennis Shrock uncovers the key factors and proven strategies that lead to the achievement of excellence in music ensembles at any level. With the use of historical references and

If you teach young musicians, you should read this book! Lisk takes a practical and innovative approach to get ting musicians off to a good start by focusing on the student's innate learning process.

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

When you rehearse a piece for the first time, how do you identify problems? How do you know which problems to address first? How do you know the most efficient way to fix those problems? These questions lie

"How do children learn when they learn music?" For nearly fifty years, Edwin Gordon has been searching for the answers to this question using his research-based Music Learning Theory. In The Development and

This milestone volume collects twenty years of contributions this acclaimed educator has provided for this iconic series. His keen knowledge of the concepts, methodology, and instructional techniques

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

For twenty years this renowned conductor, recording artist, and music educator has shown generations of band directors not only how to transform the performance of individual ensemble members and the sound

Clarinets are prominent melody instruments, and a strong clarinet section can make the difference between a good band and a great band. In Fine-Tuning the Clarinet Section: A Handbook for the Band Director,

This volume features sheet music, parts, sample letters, programs and student certificates for beginning band. Students can learn a composition in seven short weeks with the materials provided!

Written by an all-star team of music educators with over two hundred years of combined experience and success, Foundations presents the fundamental elements necessary for building, maintaining, and

A comprehensive beginning conducting text - complete with pictures, online videos, and supplemental conducting etudes - to facilitate the development of a clear and expressive conducting technique. This