Teaching band & orchestra : methods and materials / Lynn G. Cooper.
| Author/creator | Cooper, Lynn G., 1944- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Chicago : GIA Publications, ©2004. |
| Description | xii, 408 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Subjects |
| Variant title | Teaching band and orchestra |
| Contents | Part I: The beginning program. Laying the foundation. Roles and goals -- Five principles -- Instructional groupings -- Instrumentation -- Recruiting and retaining beginning students. Recruitment strategies. Communication ; Data gathering ; Activities and resources -- Aptitude testing -- Student retention -- Planning for success. Materials -- The first lessons -- Lesson plans -- Student assessment -- Teacher self-evaluation -- Part II: The secondary program. Building a curriculum. Program balance. The instrumental program ; The total secondary music program -- What to teach. Non-performance courses ; Concert ensembles ; Other ensembles. Marching band ; Jazz ensemble ; Pep band ; Chamber ensembles ; String ensembles ; Community bands and orchestras -- Course descriptions -- Sequential instruction -- Scheduling issues -- Selecting literature and organizing the music library. "Good" music. A good match ; The search ; The selection -- A core repertoire. Music purchases ; Music library organization. Large ensemble music ; Solo and ensemble music -- Music library facilitation -- Running effective rehearsals. Quality rehearsals -- A success plan. The daily plan: rehearsal content ; Warm-up strategies ; Ensemble intonation ; Technique building in the ensemble ; Problem-solving time ; Ensemble sight-reading ; Rehearsal closure -- Rehearsal environment -- Teaching ensemble sight-reading. Importance ; Skill development ; Suggestions -- Programming and performing. The performance schedule -- Concert logistics and concerns. Reminders for conductors -- Audience development -- Programs and ushers -- Considering some core issues. Motivation and discipline. The problem ; Some solutions ; Some specific suggestions to enhance the learning environment -- Major events. Festivals and contests ; Festival hosting ; Suggestions for festival performances ; Ensemble tours -- Competition for music groups -- Organizing and administering the program. Program organization. Band and orchestra handbooks ; Forms and files ; Music student files ; Student awards program -- Facilities and equipment -- School-owned instruments, equipment, and uniforms. Instruments and equipment ; Uniforms -- Student helpers. Student staff ; Student leaders -- Parent helpers. Booster clubs -- Organizing and administering your teaching. Rehearsal organization. Seating plans ; Auditions and challenges ; Assessment and grades -- Private lessons -- Technology in the music program -- Teaching away from your expertise -- Handling business issues. A public relations program. Long-term public relations ; Event promotion -- Business skills and the ensemble director. Budget practices and procedures ; Fundraising -- The school music dealer -- Part III: The big picture. Knowing the profession today. Education reform -- Program goals -- National Standards for Arts Education -- Music education research -- Exploring personal issues for the music educator. The job search. The paperwork ; The interview. Where are the jobs? -- Ethics -- Relational skills -- Professional development -- A complete education -- Habits of effective teachers -- Contemplating then, now, and why in music education. Historic and current influences. Introduction ; Music in the new world ; The influence of the church in colonial America ; Singing schools ; The work of Lowell Mason and others ; The growth of music in the schools ; Struggles for the arts ; New directions ; Back to basics ; Instrumental music education today -- A personal philosophy of music education. Philosophical positions ; Contributions to music education philosophical thought ; Sample philosophies ; Writing your music education philosophy ; Some quotes for reflection -- Appendices. A: Suggested band literature (grades 1-6) ; B: Suggested orchestral literature (grades 1-6) ; C: Recommended reading for music educators ; D: Internet sites for instrumental music educators. |
| Abstract | This book is a classic in the field of instrumental music education--the perfect text for college instrumental students and an invaluable reference for practicing teachers. The book covers every critical area in the professional life of band and orchestra teachers at the beginning and secondary levels. The author shares the experience and knowledge he has gained from almost 40 years of teaching instrumental music. Topics include recruiting and retention, creating lesson plans, assessment, curriculum development, selecting literature, running effective rehearsals, organizing concerts, and much more. The book also goes into detail about the administrative realities of being a music teacher, from the job search to fundraising to motivating your students. A plethora of forms, sample letters, charts, and lists of suggested literature round out this enlightening text. This book provides instrumental music teachers with the tools necessary to be successful in the classroom or at the podium. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 381-404) and index. |
| ISBN | 1579992757 |
| Publisher number | G-5857 |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Music | Music Stacks | MT733 .C663 2004 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | MT733 .C663 2004 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |