Learn the ins and outs of leading a band to musical excellence from a veteran with more than 25 years of practical, real-world experience. Written in an engaging, conversational style, you'll feel as if you are chatting over coffee as you learn about insights, mistakes, revelations, and triumphs that would help any band director. Topics include: Job interviews; You're the new band director.. .now what?; Repertoire is important; Study and preparation; The lesson plan is the score; The first ten minutes; Competition and much more.