Beyond the Notes

After more than 50 years as a music educator and conductor, Paula Crider has experienced it all - the lows and the highs, the messes and the magnificence of teaching music at all levels. With love, wit, and sincerity, she now shares her hard-earned wisdom in this must-read for anyone who teaches music. There is something here for educators on every leg of the teaching journey. Her conversational narrative begins with her unconventional student-teaching experience and moves through the essentials for music educators – everything from score study, rehearsal strategies, and conducting technique to classroom culture and teacher self-care. The book touches not just on pedagogy but also discusses the often elusive secret ingredients that turn notes on the page into meaningful musical experiences.