A CONDUCTOR'S INTERPRETIVE ANALYSISOF MASTERWORKS FOR BAND..........$19.95
by Frederick Fennell
Edited by Kenneth L. Neidig
ISBN 978-1-57463-094-7
Frederick Fennell widely acknowledged as the "dean of American band conductors", has freely shared what he called "long-distilled thoughts" about the world’s greatest music for band. In this collection, he covers original scores by Persichetti, Hanson, Schuman and Chance as well as classic works by Wagner and Holst. Fennell's clear and to-the-point analysis/interpretations are based on a lifetime of careful research, rehearsals, and professional performances. In this informative work, you will find inspiration for a truly superior presentation of these masterworks for band. Included are:
- Divertimento for Band
Vincent Persichetti
- Symphony for Band
Vincent Persichetti
- Elsa's Procession to the Cathedral
Richard Wagner
- Chorale and Alleluia
Howard Hanson
- George Washington Bridge
William Schuman
- A Moorside Suite
Gustav Holst
- Variations on a Korean Folk Song
John Barnes Chance
- "I Really Do Love Marches!"
Frederick Fennell
This book provides one huge “room” where everyone can gather to ask questions on the art of rehearsing and listen to answers from people who know. In his foreword, Frederick Fennell says:
"If you are a conductor, or are in training to be one—or are confused about how it’s going—this book is all about you and me."
A unique resource for both novice and experienced band directors
gathering effective teaching tools from the best in the field including
more than 40 chapters on:
"From creating artistic musical experiences to establishing a
first-class organization blueprint, there is no stone left unturned.
This is not a book to be recommended, but a book to be REQUIRED."
Tim Lautzenheiser
Visit a virtual rehearsal on you PC or MAC where each video clip illustrates
a different rehearsal concept including:
Frank L. Battisti
"So many important facts are uncovered and solutions revealed. It's a must
for the library of any serious music educator"
H. Robert Reynolds
"...a book which contains a wonderfully diverse wealth of knowledge that
is 'hands on' for the informed music educator. ...an excellent resource for
both beginning teachers and veteran music educators."
Dr. Linda R. Moorhouse
"From creating artistic musical experiences to establishing a first-class
organization blueprint, there is not stone left unturned. This is not a book
to be recommended, but a book to be REQUIRED."
Tim Lautzenheiser
A stimulating collection of unique concepts on becoming a successful
performer by fifty-seven of today's most outstanding brass
professionals. Contains to-the-point, thought-provoking ideas proven
successful by master teacher-performers. Problem-solving tips,
philosophical concepts, and technique-building exercises, all in one
easy-to-read collection. An ideal source of exciting strategies for all
levels of development.
A stimulating collection of unique concepts on teaching and conducting by 57
of today's most outstanding music educators. Contains to-the-point,
thought-provoking ideas proven successful by master teacher-conductors.
Problem solving tips, philosophical concepts and ensemble-building skills all in one
easy-to-read collection. An ideal source of exciting strategies for all levels of
performance ensembles.
From its humble beginnings in 1956, to triumphant concerts in Europe and at
the Midwest Clinic, the Northshore Concert Band has led an existence full of
twists and turns, adversity and tenacity. How did this group of eleven American
Legion musicians evolve into one of the most influential adult bands in
history? Follow the story of John Paynter, Barbara Buehlman, and other important
musicians as they guide the Northshore Concert Band on the path to excellence.
Music Teaching Style is an exciting balanced approach to student
performance, music learning and personal change. Written in an
informal engaging style, the text is highlighted by anecdotes, quotations,
challenges for self-reflection and techniques used by the author and
top professionals in the field. The result - a fulfilling, productive and
successful music teaching experience.
Like his first critically acclaimed international best seller Teaching
Music with Passion, Peter Boonshaft’s newest book, Teaching Music with
Purpose, is even more poignant and powerful. Called one of the most
exciting and exhilarating voices in music education today, Boonshaft’s
latest work is both inspirational and instructional and will definitely
warm your heart and transform your teaching.
"...should be a required book for every music educator. Beautifully
clear, precise and detailed, every aspect of the conductor's and
educator's role and responsibility is brought into wonderful focus.
…writes with both enthusiasm and imagination he gives the reader so
many ideas and concepts to implement with students that this book will
become an invaluable tool in helping to produce top-notch musicians..."
Eric Ewazen
Teaching Music With Passion is a one-of-a-kind, collective masterpiece of
thoughts, ideas and suggestions that will surely change the way you teach.
Filled with personal experiences, anecdotes and wonderful quotations, this
book is an easy-to-read, must-read treasure!
Designed to enhance the expressive ability of instrumentalists of every age,
this concise, easy-to-understand guide presents twenty-two musical concepts
that remove the mystery and provide proficiency in the art of musical
expression.
A "How-To" guide that no elementary band director should be without, this book
covers all aspects of the elementary band program from recruitment through the
final concert. Beginning teachers, as well as those with years of experience,
will find a wealth of useful information in this handbook. Thirteen chapters
include information on the recruitment process, band method books, scheduling
and grouping of classes, everday instrument repairs, grading, selection of
elementary band music and solo and ensemble music, ideas for maintaining
student interest and becoming an integral part of the school, performance
suggestions and area band. An appendix containing sample informational letters,
sample concert programs, sample practice cards and more is included. This is a
great resource to have on hand when teaching elementary band!
"A wonderful down to earth handbook featuring the many facets of teaching
elementary band. We intend on making this a part of our new elementary band
teacher packets in Fairfax County"
The book that REVOLUTIONIZED the approach to band programs, is now available
in a revised and up-dated edition from Meredith Music Publications.
This book provides a broad curriculum or guide for directors emphasizing music as a
fine art or cultural, aesthetic study. Through its presentation of lecture and
resource materials including the teaching of timbre, structural elements, form,
styles and performance practice, it provides justification for including the band
program as a core curriculum subject. The text also presents musical examples of
varying levels of difficulty from the band repertory which offer an excellent
source for quality programming.
"Teaching Musicianship in the High School Band was literally
the writing that changed my career. Prior to reading it, I didn't know
anything about comprehensive musicianship. Hopefully, my writing reflects
what I learned from your teaching."
Tools for Powerful Student Evaluation presents a practical source of
authentic assessment strategies for music educators. Includes over 70 pages of
tasks and charts for assessing the learning process as well as the product.
With today's school systems demanding student accountability in all disciplines,
this text provides music teachers with information regarding: assessment and its
purpose, class room conditions necessary for authentic assessment, choosing assessment
stategies, understanding and developing scoring criteria, and descriptions of several
alternative types of assessment.
"....a wealth of information useful to music teachers of all specializations. ....goes far beyond the superficial and theoretical comments often
found in books on evaluation. I particularly like the wide variety of thoughtful,
high-quality examples of assessment tasks and scoring rubrics you have provided."
REHEARSING THE BAND..........$19.95
by John E. Williamson
edited by Kenneth L. Neidig
ISBN 978-1-57463-093-0
Chapters are written by Frank Battisti, Eugene Corporon, James Croft, Donald R. Hunsberger, Jerry F. Junkin, Craig Kirchhoff, Allan McMurray,
H. Robert Reynolds, James Smith, John Whitwell and John E. Williamson.
TEACHING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC:
DEVELOPING THE COMPLETE BAND PROGRAM..........$34.95
by Shelley Jagow
ISBN 1-57463-081-4
Executive Director of Education, Conn-Selmer, Inc.
DEVELOPING THE COMPLETE BAND PROGRAM..........$14.95
by Shelley M. Jagow
ISBN 978-1-57463-095-4
Featured music educators Include:
The late Frederick Fennel, Colonel Timothy Foley, Jerry Junkin,
H. Robert Reynolds, Mallory Thompson, William Wakefield,
and Garwood Whaley.
Bonus Items Include:
Note: This DVD was not recorded in a professional studio. Each video clip
was recorded in a live classroom rehearsal environment with limited equipment
to minimize rehearsal disruption.
"A wonderful resource for all music educators! Dr. Jagow's book is
comprehensize and impressive in scope."
Conductor Emeritus
New England Conservatory Wind Ensemble
Director Emeritus of the University of Michigan Bands
Principal Wind Ensemble Conductor, University of Southern California
Detroit Chamber Winds and Strings
Associate Director of Bands, Louisiana State University
Immediate Past-President, National Band Association
Executive Director of Education
Conn-Selmer, Inc.
THE BRASS PLAYER'S COOKBOOK:
CREATIVE RECIPES FOR A SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE..................$24.95
Edited by Ken Amis
ISBN 1-57463-075-X
THE MUSIC DIRECTOR'S COOKBOOK:
CREATIVE RECIPES FOR A SUCCESSFUL PROGRAM...........$24.95
Edited by Garwood Whaley
Cookbook Authors
ISBN 1-57463-039-3
ON THE PATH TO EXCELLENCE:
THE NORTHSHORE CONCERT BAND..................$24.95
by William S. Carson
MUSIC TEACHING STYLE:
MOVING BEYOND TRADITION..................$34.95
by Alan Gumm
TEACHING MUSIC WITH PURPOSE..................$24.95
by Peter Loel Boonshaft
ISBN 1-57463-076-8
Composer
TEACHING MUSIC WITH PASSION:
CONDUCTING, REHEARSING, INSPIRING..................$24.95
by Peter Loel Boonshaft
AN UNDERSTANDABLE APPROACH TO MUSICAL EXPRESSION...................$12.95
by Kenneth Laudermilch
THE ART OF ELEMENTARY BAND DIRECTING...................$19.95
by Eileen Fraedrich
Moe Turrentine,
Fine Arts Coordinator,
Fairfax County (VA) Schools
TEACHING MUSICIANSHIP
IN THE HIGH SCHOOL BAND...................$29.95
by Joseph A. Labuta
Bruce Pearson
TOOLS FOR POWERFUL
STUDENT EVALUATION.......................$24.95
by Susan Farrell
Paul Lehman,
University of Michigan