Books for Band Directors

Contains Teaching Music Through Performance in Band, Volumes 1 - 12 (twelve books); Teaching Music Through Performance in Middle School Band (one book); Teaching Music Through

This incredible volume is a collection of wisdom from more than 100 of the brightest music educators in the  nation, such as Frank Battisti, Fred Fennell, H. Robert Reynolds, Eugene Corporon, Craig

One hunderd outstanding middle school, high school, collegiate, and professional band and orchestra conductors passionately and candidly share their most powerful rehearsal techniques and cutting-edge

For thirty-five years, this nationally recognized advocate for the importance of leadership development and music education has inspired thousands through his insightful workshops and lectures. And for

Tips for Success will help answer a range of questions, from how to prepare an instrument replacement plan to how to expand the learning power of music. These tips are complemented by short videos and will

This book presents a practical source of authentic assessment strategies for music educators.  Includes over 70 pages of tasks and charts for assessing the learning process as well as the product.

Music teachers know their students don't just learn to play music; they are also exposed to universal life skills along the way. But that's just part of the story. Currently, most students are largely left

Twelve-key practice applies the latest breakthroughs in brain biomechanics to facilitate technical mastery. Practicing in all twelve keys has never been sequenced or taught through the lens offered within

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,

If you teach instrumental music, you will want to have this practical book in your library!  Dr. Laudermilch presents the basic principles of musicianship in a clear, concise manner, and in small

This detailed resource book offers clear and practical tools for music professionals, students, educators, movement specialists, and therapists working with musicians. You'll learn about relevant anatomy -

By considering The Virtuoso Teacher and how a teacher might attain virtuoso status, renowned educator and writer Paul Harris delves into the core issues of being a teacher and the teaching

This primer for all musicians provides a reliable base for a lifetime of playing and singing. The principles in these pages are the elemental foundation of music education and will protect a musician from

This informative book deserves a place in the library of anyone involved in the development of the contemporary wind band.