4th Edition
Instrumental Music Education Teaching with the Musical and Practical in Harmony
UNIT 1 THE PROCESS OF TEACHING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
Chapter 1 An Introduction to Sound–to–Symbol
Chapter 2 Teaching Rhythm and Rhythm Reading: Audiation, Pulse, Pattern, and Meter
Chapter 3 Tonality, Melody, and Singing
Chapter 4 Teaching Improvisation and Composition
Chapter 5 The History of Instrumental Music Education and Its Philosophy: A Brief Introduction
Chapter 6 Special Topics: Constructivism, Concept Attainment, and Direct Instruction
UNIT 2 DIRECTING BANDS AND ORCHESTRAS
Chapter 7 Classroom Management
Chapter 8 Special Topics: Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) in the Music Classroom
Chapter 9 Curriculum, Assessment, and Grading
Chapter 10 Repertoire
Chapter 11 Special Topics: An Introduction to Culturally Responsive Teaching
Chapter 12 Score Study
Chapter 13 On Conducting Technique
Chapter 14 Large Ensemble Set-Up
Chapter 15 Rehearsals
Chapter 16 Special Topics: Inclusion—Instrumental Music for Students with Special Needs
Chapter 17 Intonation
Chapter 18 Directing Other Ensembles
Chapter 19 Recruiting, Organizing, and Starting the Band and Orchestra
Chapter 20 Sound–to–Symbol in the Beginning Instrumental Classroom
Chapter 21 String Pedagogy for Non-String Players
UNIT 3 ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES
Chapter 22 Planning and Managing a Concert/Concert Etiquette
Chapter 23 Fundraising, Promotion, and Advocacy
Chapter 24 Communication
Chapter 25 The Music Budget
Chapter 26 Copyrights
Chapter 27 Managing Sound Levels: Protecting Your Ears and Those of Your Students
Chapter 28 Special Topics: Leadership, Mentors, and Professional Development
Chapter 29 Job Interview Questions
Biography
Evan Feldman, DMA is Conductor of the Wind Ensemble and Professor of Music at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Ari Contzius is the Wind Ensemble Conductor at Washingtonville High School, Washingtonville, New York.
Mitchell Lutch, DMA is Assistant Teaching Professor of Music and Concert Band Director at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA.
Katarzyna (Kasia) Bugaj is Associate Professor of String Music Education in the College of Music at The Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida.
William L. Lake, Jr., DMA is Director of Concert Bands at the Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music at George Mason University.
