This comprehensive string program for levels K-12 is the first of its kind! A clear and concise sequence makes this curriculum easy to use and more than 200 specific learning tasks shows its comprehensive scope. Based on outstanding teaching traditions in the field, the volume is filled with practical information for string teachers from every level of experience. An invaluable resource of material from authors, teachers and researchers in the field of string performance and pedagogy.

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.

A valuable reference for teachers, directors and students, this comprehensive, full-sized book is exceptionally well illustrated. All the standard instruments are covered, including double French horn, and a glossary of 26 standard American drum rudiments is also included.

This wonderful resource is divided into two major sections: Part One: Ways to Use Instruments Creatively in Worship, and Part Two: The Creative Use of Instruments in Hymnsinging. Part One is a mini-course in arranging hymntunes for instruments with practical suggestions for woodwinds, brass, and string sections as well as for percussion and Orff instruments. Also included is an Instrumental Information Chart for Arrangers which gives the range, transposition, abbreviations, and colors of instruments in their various registers. Part Two consists of instrumental ideas for almost 300 hymntunes. These settings represent a wide variety of instruments and the ways they may be used as solos, duets, quartets, etc. There are also 107 hymn settings for full orchestra and organ. This is a resource no church music director should be without!

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!

Revised edition. Now in a new translation, this book is legendary pedagogue Shin'ichi Suzuki's exploration of the concepts of his Talent Education philosophy through a personal narrative of discovery and experiences. Taken from the original Japanese directly into English, this new work provides fascinating insight into the mind of the master. Both the original Nurtured by Love and Nurtured by Love Revised Edition are a must for any teacher, player, or devotee of Dr. Suzuki's teachings, and promise to inspire new generations. Paperback, 142 p.

Another invaluable resource from Elizabeth Green that is indispensable for the orchestra teacher! Ms. Green discusses the essence of orchestral bowing, the fourteen basic bowing techniques, different styles and tricks of the trade. It includes a section for teachers that illuminates several phases of orchestral instruction. A must for the school and studio.

Without a doubt, this is the most important, up-to-date and informative book on technology for music teachers that we have seen yet! This is a must-have book for anyone looking for appropriate and worthwhile ways to integrate technology into the music classroom. No matter what your experience in the high-tech world, we're sure that you will benefit from reading this superb book. Novices will find clear, easy-to-follow material on the basics of hardware, software and tech jargon. After the basics, you'll find a wealth of advice on how to make the technology work for you in the classroom and with your performance groups. Clear teaching strategies will allow you to apply technology to each of the National Standards as developed by MENC. You'll find descriptions of many of the software programs available, how to incorporate them into your program, how to purchase hardware, and even information on electronic bulletin boards, online services and the internet! This second edition also includes a companion CD-ROM with student assignments, projects, lesson plans, and links to web sites that offer free software, demo programs, and up-to-date technical information. In a few short years technology will be an integral part of every music program in the country, and this is the book you need to make sure you're ready for the future!