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Teaching Band and Orchestra: Methods and Materials

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This book covers every critical area in the professional life of band and orchestra teachers working at the primary and secondary levels. Topics explored include recruiting and retention, creating lesson plans, assessment, curriculum development, selecting literature, running effective rehearsals, and organising concerts. Also addressed are the administrative realities of being a music teacher, from the job search to fundraising. A plethora of forms, sample letters, charts, and lists of suggested literature round out this resource-packed text.




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    13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
    5.0 out of 5 stars An invaluable resource for music educators, May 28, 2007
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    Lugubrious DBB (Upper Sandusky, OH) - See all my reviews
    This review is from: Teaching Band and Orchestra: Methods and Materials (Hardcover)
    I first read Cooper's "Teaching Band and Orchestra" during one of my undergraduate instrumental methods courses. My professor noted that this was the first year he had used this text, having switched to it due to what he believed was its practical and accessible nature. As a first-year music educator now, I find my professor's words ring true, since I find myself referring to it quite often between classes for refreshment and to find ideas I may not have thought of myself.

    By far, of all the books on teaching instrumental music I have read, Cooper's text is the most practical and comprehensive. Everything a beginning music teacher needs to run a successful band or orchestra program is here in this book. Cooper first explores various philosophies behind instrumental music education in order to make one think about what one's primary goals in teaching are and what one wants their students to experience from being in an ensemble.

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    2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
    5.0 out of 5 stars Must Read, October 10, 2007
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    Nick Matthews (Ann Arbor, MI) - See all my reviews
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    This review is from: Teaching Band and Orchestra: Methods and Materials (Hardcover)
    If you are young or inexperienced band or orchestra director you must have this book. It's filled with great suggestions for running your ensemble, as well as sample forms to use for your program. Health forms, playing test examinations, it has everything you will need. A fantastic reference, and a book that makes me much more confidant going into my first teaching position.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars A tremendous help, February 20, 2012
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    This review is from: Teaching Band and Orchestra: Methods and Materials (Hardcover)
    This book has become my bible in helping me to be a better band director. Incredibly helpful book. There isn't a focus on how to conduct rehearsals efficiently, but I don't know where I would be now as a Band Director without this book, I highly recommend it!
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