Many can attest to the importance of the self-growth that occurs for young people through the arts and their accompanying communities of support, understanding, and caring. Yet even professionals who work

An innovative tool for music educators, this book will prepare music students for a lifelong path to success in whatever field they choose. It highlights valuable skills developed in ensemble and music

This groundbreaking study of slavery and spirituals is the first to place the unique voices of an enslaved people squarely within the context of their daily lives. A succinct history is woven into an

Offering practical suggestions for helping both teachers and students think about the world around them, this book seeks to help implement social justice practices in music classes and ensembles at the

This important book takes you through the steps needed to create an effective music education curriculum for you, your school, and your district. This second edition aligns with the national standards for

Education in all disciplines is changing. Teachers, including music educators, now need to be aware of a wide range of issues, including social justice, cultural responsiveness, integrating technology,

This journal invites music educators to focus on the positive aspects of being a teacher and musician. The flexible format allows for entries on your own schedule, and it will remind you of what's truly

Very few music teachers are prepared to address the needs of the rapidly growing population of English Language Learners (ELLs). Whether you have just one ELL in your classroom or 50, this book provides

This selection emphasizes awareness and understanding of the essential role empathy plays in honest musicianship. Including a collection of suggestions for how musicians can harness their own empathy to

This landmark work edited by Kerchner Strand brings together 18 nationally recognized teachers to offer a pioneering and practical answer to one of the great music education mysteries: how to effectively

This practical, 96-page resource provides detailed information to ease understanding and implementation of the 2014 National Core Arts Standards in secondary music ensembles. Each artistic process in the

This comprehensive resource provides an overview and scholarly analyses of the major themes and issues relating to social justice in musical and educational practice worldwide. Consisting of 42 chapters by

All too often, the music classroom stifles students with one-size-fits-all curricula and repertoire. This book turns that paradigm on its head, offering a vision of music education that empowers

Teaching is a long journey of constant growth, but you've got what it takes to be the teacher you want to be. This book will give you tools to help navigate the challenges that come your way and will guide

How can we engage with diverse populations, repertoire, and identities while upholding integrity and achieving equity? What are cultural appropriation, othering, tokenizing, and essentializing? How can we

Before music teachers can effectively implement Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) with students in the classroom, they must develop their own SEL skills and tend to their personal well-being. This practical

Continuing the themes from the first volume Teaching With Heart, this second volume in the series exists to help teachers create a healthy culture in their classroom. With tools that will help

This books offers a practical, fully multimedia curriculum designed to teach basic musical concepts through the creative process of music composition. Music educator Barbara Freedman presents

This timely resource directly addresses societal issues in our music classrooms. Discussing both music and social issues, this valuable resource helps you address these challenging topics with your students

Music teachers know their students don't just learn to play music; they are also exposed to universal life skills along the way. But that's just part of the story. Currently, most students are largely left

This hands-on, step-by-step action plan uses assessment to improve your teaching and your students’ performances. The expanded Second Edition provides examples of how to teach and assess instrumental,

Just as a conductor's preparatory "upbeat" gesture at the beginning of a performance influences the way an ensemble performs, we too get to choose our "upbeat" - our thoughts and attitudes - at the start of