Inside the Music Classroom

The music teacher constructs an environment where all children are welcomed, know what is expected of them, are encouraged to achieve, and know someone cares about their existence. That's the Heart. The teacher also creates a learning climate of rigor, challenges, and new awareness. That's the Art. Accessible and sincere, this pairing of the practical and philosophical in K–6 general music draws on Patricia Bourne's 26+ years of experience. Go inside the classroom to discover the who (students) and what (curriculum and methodology) of music education along with concrete suggestions for how to navigate the landscape. The real-world considerations of classroom management and additional responsibilities, such as ensembles and the performance expectations that come with them, are addressed in detail, as is the subject of finding and succeeding in "the" position. This is a very practical and inspiring book.