Resources for New Teachers

A fully new perspective, rejecting negative stereotypes and instead focusing on the strengths of students as a resource. Author is an award-winning urban music teacher with 15 years of experience as an

As guitar instruction increases in popularity in secondary schools, many band, choir, and orchestra teachers are asked to teach guitar. This helpful and concise volume provides all of the practical tools

For every child to be successful in  music class, teachers need to be aware of the whole student. This pioneering resource addresses how music educators can utilize social-emotional learning to

This hands-on, step-by-step action plan uses assessment to improve your teaching and your students’ performances. The expanded Second Edition provides examples of how to teach and assess instrumental,

This book will inspire young and veteran band directors to teach with more insight and embrace the power of positive leadership. A model of Five Key Practices is presented: knowledge, communication,

Recording Tips for Music Educators: A Practical Guide for Recording School Groups provides a go-to guide for music educators to plan and execute a successful recording project for school groups.

This is a book for choral directors who find themselves in conversations they might not feel ready to have about the language we use, about systems of power, about our heritage and inheritance. Striving to

Habits of a Successful Choir Director presents effective teaching principles and provides a practical approach to everyday issues that choir directors face. Building on the successful Habits of

Designed for the ensemble conductor who needs a quick-help guide to teach percussion, this book will provide all the tools necessary to effectively guide a young percussion section. The world of percussion

Rich with practical strategies for developing a successful orchestra program, this book will inspire orchestra directors with helpful insights on teaching students to perform with refined intonation,

Culturally Responsive Teaching in Music Education presents teaching methods that are responsive to how different culturally specific knowledge bases impact learning. It is a pedagogy that recognizes the

This book surveys emerging music and education landscapes to present a sampling of the promising practices of music teacher education that may serve as new models for the 21st century. Contributors explore

This handbook is designed to help music educators develop effective objectives, lesson plans, and assessments for their students, greatly improving successful classroom, instrumental, and choral

Being a band director is more than a career, it's a way of life. Demanding, long hours; the stress of concert performances; managing students, budgets, and departmental responsibilities - all make it a

A treasure-trove of valuable information for both new and experienced middle school teachers! Among the topics discussed are: recruiting beginners, mouthpiece testing and instrumentation, effective

With 30 years of teaching in the public schools as well as 15 years at the university level, master teacher David Newell shares his "secrets" of classroom management. Create a positive learning environment

Compiled by one of the most engaging authorities on the adolescent choir, this user-friendly volume is the perfect resource for new teachers or for veterans seeking new ideas for their choral program. This

Organizing a choral music program can be like a jigsaw puzzle! Make your life easier with this one-of-a-kind resource designed just for you, the choir director, with everything in one essential collection.

A collection of practical tools that will modernize your program into a 21st-century booster organization, functioning as a successful small business that significantly supports the school music and arts

Here's a sobering thought for many a band or orchestra director: you've been given the "opportunity" to work with the choir!  But fear not - this handy guide will help you survive your foray