Teaching Instrumental Music: Developing the Complete Band Program

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 304 pages
• Published by: Meredith Music March 1, 2007
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 1574630814
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-1574630817
• Book Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.7 inches
• Weighs: 1.6 pounds

Book Description
This book is a unique resource for both novice and experienced band directors, gathering effective teaching tools from the best in the field. Includes more than forty chapters on: curriculum, "then and now" of North American wind bands, the anatomy of music making, motivation, program organization and administrative leadership, and much more. "A wonderful resource for all music educators! Dr. Jagow's book is comprehensive and impressive in scope. An great book! Bravo!" - Frank L. Battisti, Conductor Emeritus, New England Conservatory Wind Ensemble

Reader Reviews
Shelley Jagow has compiled a comprehensive book that addresses the great variety of issues encountered by band directors young and old. This book includes creative yet practical solutions to common pedagogical problems, historical and cultural developments in band teaching and literature, effective administrative techniques and thoughtful aesthetic commentary. Jagow draws upon the experience of successful band directors, solid scholarly research and inventive ideas; she weaves all of this together in an accessible, clear format. I have found other instrumental methods texts to be anachronistic, uninspired or unrealistic. This book is the solution to those problems...I have already adopted it for my course! Comment | Permalink | (Report this)