Rehearsing the Middle School Band

by Stephen Meyer

Overview

(Meredith Music Resource). 12 of the most prominent elementary, middle school, and junior high school band directors in the United States share innovative ideas on program structure, recruitment, and rehearsal strategies for beginning musicians. Through perseverance and creativity, these consummate leaders have continually refined their craft, providing an exceptional experience for their students and redefining the potential of young musicians.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781574634860
Publisher:	Meredith Music
Publication date:	10/01/2018
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	1 MB

Table of Contents

Preface: "There is no elevator to success; you have to take the stairs." v

"Good is the enemy of great." Kim Bain 1

"Don't make excuses; work to create solutions." Erin Cole 12

"Students are a reflection of their teacher." Chip De Stefano 23

"Teach the young with only the very best." Cheryl Floyd 36

"Teach joyfully, and teach with purpose." Eileen Fraedrich 49

"I don't teach music; I teach through music." Chris Gleason 60

"Slow and steady wins the race." Corey Graves 75

"It's expectation with love." Robert Herrings 88

"Teach like your hair is on fire." Cindy Lansford 102

"Band exists for the student; the student does not exist for the band." Everett McConn 114

"If we are not happy with what is happening in our band, we start with ourselves." Heath Christine Wolf 125

Recommended Literature 139

About the Author 161