Teaching Music Through Performance in Orchestra, Vol. 2

Written, researched, and compiled by scholars with a wealth of teaching experience, this book is packed with indispensable information for music educators Part I of the book contains essays penned by six renowned orchestra teachers: Michael Allen, Louis Bergonzi, Jacquelyn Dillon, Robert Gillespie, James Kjelland, and Dorothy Straub. From pedagogy, assessment, and musicianship to motivation, repertoire-based warm-ups and playing in tune, the insight from these experts are sure to both help and inspire teachers in the classroom. Part II contains a nuts-and-bolts analysis of 100 of the most significant works for string and full orchestra, grades 1 thorough 6, with essential information on each musical selection.