Teaching of Instrumental Music, The Book

This book is an ideal reference for instrumental music teachers. The first section focuses on essential issues for a successful instrumental program: objectives, assessment and evaluation, motivation, administrative tasks, recruiting and scheduling (including block scheduling), and rehearsal techniques from the first day through high school. The second section devotes a chapter to each wind instrument plus percussion and strings, and includes troubleshooting checklists for each instrument. The book features:*photographs*additional musical examples* troubleshooting checklists for each instrumentChapters:*History of Instrumental Music*Objectives*Evaluation*Motivation* Administration* Recruiting and Scheduling* Rehearsal Techniques* Routines and Procedures*Concert Preparation* Principles for Strings* An Overview of Wind Instruments* The Flute *The Oboe *The Bassoon* The Clarinet* The Saxophone*Principles for Brass*The Trumpet and Cornet* The Horn* The Trombone* The Tuba and Baritone/Euphonium* Percussion Instruments* String Instruments: Violin/Viola, Cello, BassRead More