Learn the nuances of music notation, and create professional looking scores. This reference presents a comprehensive look at contemporary music notation. You will learn the meaning and stylistic practices
After more than fifty years as a music educator and conductor, the legendary Paula Crider has experienced it all - the lows and the highs, the messes and the magnificence of teaching music at all levels.
Developing and sustaining a successful band program is no easy task. But there is good news: understanding and implementing critical guiding principles will provide the motivation for consistent growth and
In Chances and Choices, Stephanie Pitts surveys the aims and impact of formative musical experiences, evaluating the extent to which music education of various kinds provides a foundation for lifelong
This pioneering book provides music teachers, parents and early childhood educators a wealth of materials and a clear roadmap for applying Reggio-inspired principles and practices to preschool and early
Choral Artistry provides a practical and organic approach to teaching choral singing and sight-reading. The text is grounded in current research from the fields of choral pedagogy, music theory,
Written by noted scholar and conductor Dennis Shrock, this is a presentation of composers throughout history who represent the broad and diverse canon of choral music. It includes twenty women composers and
This book is concise, practical, and has modular content that can be taught in several flexible formats. The introduction of one hundred musical elements is supported by three hundred activities.Ten core
Including contributions from leading figures in ethnomusicology, music education, theory/composition, professional performance, and administration, College Music Curricula for a New Century addresses
This resource, complete with workbook exercises and reflective questions, is about transforming a written document, The Common Core State Standards, into practical applications in the music
This book is a culmination of the author's years of experience working with musicians from around the world. Topics include: musicianship as communication, memorization, the art of practice, the art of
In order to prepare pre-service teachers and meet the needs of practitioners in the field, music teachers and educators need resources to guide the development of curriculum, specific courses, professional
This innovative approach to the instruction of the craft of music composition is based on tailored exercises to help students develop their creativity. When the process of composition is condensed to a
In this series of personal interviews with some of the most prominent composers of ... view details
This concise guide offers extensive information about creating, administering, scoring, and interpreting quantitative assessment measures across many formats, with emphasis on performance rating scales,
This volume resulted from the Sixth International Symposium on Assessment in Music Education, hosted by the University of Florida and Birmingham City University. The two keynote addresses and 35 papers
Coordinate Movement for Pianists explores the art and science of playing piano from a fundamental yet often overlooked perspective: sound is the result of movement. What movements, then, produce
The Copyright Handbook for Music Educators and Directors provides a concise overview of the key aspects of copyright law that affect music educators and directors in the United States. Designed to
A complete and comprehensive guide to French pronunciation, articulation, inflection, flow, and vocalization for singers and teachers of singing—ideal for any collegiate diction course....
Noted scholar and conductor Dennis Shrock uncovers the key factors and proven strategies that lead to the achievement of excellence in music ensembles at any level. With the use of historical references and
Music education scholars and practitioners provide eleven chapters of tried-and-true strategies for using mobile devices in a variety of contexts, from general music education to ensembles and from K-12 to
From the author of the award-winning book Rock Coach: A Practical Guide for Teaching Rock Bands in Schools comes this resource providing you with the tools and mindset you need to get your learners
This is one of five paperback books derived from the foundational two-volume Oxford Handbook of Music Education. Designed for music teachers, students, and scholars of music education, as well as