How to design and teach a successful school string and orchestra program / by Jacquelyn A. Dillon, Casimer B. Kriechbaum, Jr. ; drawings by Michael S. Meek.
| Author/creator | Dillon-Krass, Jacquelyn |
| Other author | Kriechbaum, Casimer B. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | San Diego : Kjos West, 1978. |
| Description | xii, 288 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Part one: Organization of an orchestra program. Setting up the orchestra program. Steps to building an orchestra program -- Recruiting for beginners. When should recruiting be done? ; Elementary level recruiting ; Secondary level recruiting -- Part two: Teaching an orchestra program. Concept-directed teaching. Teaching efficiency: the name of the game -- The beginning string class. What kind of class? ; Preliminaries to teaching ; Order of presentation of problems ; Projected goals ; A word about home practice and grading ; The first lessons ; Learning to play ; The second lesson ; The third lesson ; The next few lessons ; Finishing the first year -- The second-year string class. Explanation of the order of presentation ; Teaching the class to tune ; Some review of the first year needed ; Learning new rhythm patterns ; New time signature (6/8) ; New bow styles and bowings ; New keys ; Explanation of numbering of positions (all instruments) ; Rules of shifting ; Key of A ; Developing facility and speed ; Use of supplementary materials -- The third-year string class. Activities ; Class organization ; The teaching ; Teaching vibrato -- The junior high orchestra. Technique book is needed ; Editing music ; The winds in the orchestra ; Strings should rehearse alone ; Technical standards needed ; Rehearsal problems ; "Step-up" instruments ; Private lessons ; Ensembles ; Sectionals ; Activities ; Uniforms -- The high school orchestra. Technique book needed ; Musical activities ; Why go to contests or festivals? ; Importance of uniforms ; Social activities ; Structure of rehearsals ; Choice of wind players for the orchestra ; Importance of private lessons ; Ensemble playing -- Rehearsal and performance procedures. Preparation for the rehearsal ; Seating of the orchestra ; Tuning the orchestra ; Teaching students to follow a conductor ; The rehearsal ; Sectionals ; Home practice ; The percussion instruments -- Selection of music and recommended materials. Selection of music for a given group range ; Purchasing music ; Full orchestra materials ; String orchestra materials -- Part three: Sustaining the orchestra program. Selection and care of instruments. Purchasing instruments ; Care of instruments ; Instrument storage ; MENC instrument specification tables -- Miscellaneous considerations. Utilization of staff ; Staff planning ; Importance of effective communication ; Fund-raising activities ; Importance of parent organizations -- Conclusion: Thoughts for the future. Where we have come from ; Where we are today ; Future of school orchestras ; Gaining, maintaining, and improving orchestra teaching skills ; Directing school orchestras differs from college or professional orchestras ; Personal rewards of school orchestra teaching. |
| General note | Includes index. |
| LCCN | 78054217 |
| ISBN | 0849754003 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | MT810.D48 H6 1978 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |