The Band Director's Guide to Success: A Survival Guide for New Music Educators

by Jonathan M. Kraemer, Michelle Kraemer

Overview

The Band Director's Guide to Success is the ideal guide for preparing future band directors for the practical challenges and obstacles that they will face in the introductory years of their teaching careers. Written in an easy to understand, quick-reference guide format, this book is designed to be easily navigated as a series of case studies arranged by topic in concise, user-friendly chapters ranging from budgeting to classroom management to conflict resolution and beyond. This manual and career guide in one may be used as a supplemental text with suggestions and practical advice to spare new music teachers from many of the initial headaches and stress that often accompany the transition into the full-time teaching profession.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780199992973
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	09/02/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	224
File size:	18 MB
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About the Author

Dr. Jonathan Kraemer is Head Director of the Pride of Pampa Band Program. Dr. Kraemer's primary instrument is the trumpet and he teaches beginning trumpet and saxophone classes and serves as the Conductor for the Pride of Pampa and the PHS Jazz Bands. Michelle Kraemer is Assistant Director of the Pride of Pampa Band Program. Her primary instrument is the flute and she teaches beginning flute and French horn classes and serves as the Head Director for the Junior High Band program. Mrs. Kraemer also serves as the Color Guard Instructor for the district.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments Chapter One: BUDGET Terms Accounts and Budget Codes Order of Operations Bidding Closing Thoughts Chapter Two: LESSON PLANNING Elements of a Lesson Plan Types of Lesson Plans Tools and Resources Substitute Lesson Plans Closing Thoughts Chapter Three: GRADING AND ASSESSMENT The Gradebook - Purpose The Gradebook - Format How Does This Apply to Us? Modifications and Accommodations Closing Thoughts Chapter Four: CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT Preparing for the First Day of School The First Day of School Rules and Posting Expectations Classroom Setup Closing Thoughts Chapter Five: DISCIPLINE The Five Point System Do's and Don'ts Drawing a Line in the Sand Tending the Garden Closing Thoughts Chapter Six: CONFLICT RESOLUTION Types of Conflict Document, Document, Document! Closing Thoughts Chapter Seven: STORAGE AND ORGANIZATION The Director's Personal Space General Inventory Music The Library Percussion Instruments and Accessories Utility Shelves Uniforms Tools Every Director Should Have Closing Thoughts Chapter Eight: FOOD AND TRAVEL What the Law Says Used As Incentives/Rewards While on the Road Allergies The Internet Travel Agencies Tour Companies What You Need to Know About Costs and Saving Money Trip Insurance Itineraries Manners Administrative Follow-up Closing Thoughts Chapter Nine: STUDENT LEADERSHIP The Statement of Purpose The Positions of Leadership Sharing the Load The Executive Council The Leadership Retreat Closing Thoughts Chapter Ten: THE END OF THE DAY Taking Time For Yourself Take a Personal Day Get a Hobby Find a Mentor Continuing Education People to Get to Know Closing Thoughts Appendices Index

Editorial Reviews

"The Band Director's Guide to Success is for band directors of all ages and levels of experience. It doesn't matter if you read it straight through or find a chapter of interest, there is something in it for everyone. If I were a school administrator I would make IThe Band Director's Guide to Success required reading for my band directors. This book is full of great information, practical ideas and excellent examples of what to do and how to do it."—Charles T. Menghini, President & Director of Bands, VanderCook College of Music

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