Book Contents
Chapter One
HABITS MUSIC EDUCATION STUDENTS NEED FOR SUCCESS
Participating in Large Ensembles After Requirements are Met
Being Highly Skilled on Secondary Instruments
Observing Master Teachers in All Settings
Learning How to Teach New Concepts
Observing in the Fall
Starting your Student Teaching Early
Being an Active Member of your University’s CNAfME Organization
Being in a University Choir
Keeping a Teacher Planner
Attending Professional Development Events
Building Professional Connections
Chapter TWO
Curriculum
First-Year Curriculum
Common Hand Position and Posture Issues
Second-Year Curriculum
Third-Year Curriculum
Chapter THREE
ASSESS FOR SUCCESS
Different Types of Assessment
Rubrics
Utilizing Technology for Assessment
Chapter FOUR
THE COMPONENTS OF TEACHING
The Components of Playing
Teaching Strategies
Transpositions
The Teaching Inventory Database
Fundamentals Time
Chapter FIVE
STRING SPECIFIC PEDAGOGY
Balancing
Left Hand Skills
Shifting
The Right Hand
Teaching Tone Through Modeling
Tuning
Chapter SIX
RECRUITMENT AND SCHEDULING
Student Recruitment and Evaluation
Instrument Testing Night
Instruments and Their Challenges
Achieving Balanced Instrumentation
The Invitation to Join the Program
Secondary and Follow-up Recruiting
Scheduling and Instrumentation
Alternative Philosophy
Scheduling Effective Class Groupings
Chapter SEVEN
PLANNING FOR INSTRUCTION
Lesson Planning
First Days of Music Instruction
The Start-up Clinic
Tips on Producing Appropriate First Sounds
First Days with Instruments
Rehearsal Procedures
Effective Personal Practice Habits
Technology in the Classroom
Chapter EIGHT
BEGINNER METHOD BOOKS
Choosing a Beginner Method Book
Habits of a Successful Beginner Band Musician
Supplemental Books and Materials
Chapter NINE
CONCERT PROGRAMMING FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL
Concert Literature
The Importance of the First Beginning Concert
Large Ensemble Programming
Student Involvement with “Fun” Music
Programming “Theme” Concerts
Chapter TEN
ORGANIZATION AND COMMUNICATION
Organization
Communication
The Middle School Handbook
Organizing the Rehearsal
Working with Parents
Classroom Culture and Management
Policies, Expectations, Procedures, Rules and Consequences
The State Music Association
The Principal / Director Relationship
Working with Other Staff and School Personnel
Equity and Inclusion in the Instrumental Music Class
Chapter ELEVEN
MARCHING BAND AND OTHER ENSEMBLE METHODS
Recruitment and the Letter of Intent
Marching Band Philosophy
The Marching Band Rehearsal
Marching Band Arrangements
Drill Writing
Hiring a Marching Band Staff
Jazz Band
Percussion Ensemble
Chapter Twelve
HIGH SCHOOL REPERTOIRE
Concert Programming for High School
Chamber Music
Percussion Ensemble Repertoire
Flex Band Arrangements
Method Books
Solo Repertoire for High School Students
Jazz Ensemble Repertoire
Score Study and Music Making
Chapter THIRTEEN
MAKING MUSIC
From the Components of Playing to Music Making
Establishing a Musical Rehearsal Vocabulary
Passion for Music Making
The Collaborative Discovery Process
Chapter FOURTEEN
CREATING A COMMUNICATIVE SUPPORT SYSTEM
The High School Handbook
The Master Schedule
Creating an Effective Internet Presence
Creating an Effective Booster Organization
Booster Budgets
The Parent Orientation Meeting
Chapter Fifteen
CREATING A CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE
The Pathway to Success Model
SEL in the Music Classroom
Creating a Successful Student Leadership Team
Goal Setting
Mission Statement
Classroom Scenarios for Middle and High School
Being in the MUSIC Business and the PEOPLE Business
Chapter SIXTEEN
STUDENT TEACHING AND BEYOND
What You Should Know Before You Go
The Importance of a Mentor
The Effectiveness Checklist
The Job Interview
Starting a New Job
Create your Personal Electronic Portfolio
Characteristics of Great Teachers
The Proximity Principle
Tips from Master Teachers
Chapter SEVENTEEN
FINAL WORDS
Leaning Against the Wrong Wall