Books and DVDs for Band Directors

From visionary conductor, composer, and music educator Mark Camphouse comes this unique volume with a bold vision for the future of wind band in North America and a thoughtful analysis of the role music

Written as a guide for discussion and reflection among music educators, this book thoughtfully looks at why female-identifying band directors are still a minority in the field and what can be done about it.

On both a professional and personal level, the cornerstone of great teaching and leadership is connection. Nowhere is that truer than in the world of music, where connections create the most meaningful

While there are many ways to approach playing the clarinet, almost all emphasize the mechanics of the clarinet as a musical instrument but do not consider how the body supports movement for making music.

A powerful collection of real-life stories told by trailblazing women band directors of varied experiences and identities about the world of professional music and conducting. Poignant, funny, sad, and

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.

Despite a post-pandemic teaching environment, a new generation of students, stress, depression, anxiety, fear, and a world of pressures, we're still supposed to teach and make beautiful music. What happened

Imagine an art teacher saying, "Today, we are going to paint in the impressionistic style" and then using only words to describe that style - a frustrating activity for all! Displaying classic art by Monet

Become a better conductor by becoming a better listener. Often, one of the greatest challenges for band directors is detecting errors in rehearsal quickly and easily. This comprehensive resource provides a

Successful music educators from rural, one-light towns as well as those from bustling cities provide innovative methods for recruiting and retaining students. From elementary ukulele ensembles to high

This detailed resource book offers clear and practical tools for music professionals, students, educators, movement specialists, and therapists working with musicians. You'll learn about relevant anatomy -

This primer for all musicians provides a reliable base for a lifetime of playing and singing. The principles in these pages are the elemental foundation of music education and will protect a musician from

Internationally recognized percussion artists and pedagogues share their thoughts and strategies to help the reader deliver more engaging rehearsals and performances that focus on the percussion ensemble.

Whether you’re a fresh teacher finding your rhythm or a veteran educator getting ready for the next gig, Note to Self is your guide to navigating the transition to your new music

A resourceful collection of highly effective teaching strategies, solutions, and activities for band directors. Chapters are aligned to cover common topics, presenting several practical lesson ideas for

A wealth of knowledge, wisdom, and practical advice from distinguished coauthors Dr. Mary Land and Scott Rush provides emerging band and orchestra directors with the tools to successfully navigate their

Drawn from the authors' combined 80 years of experience in higher education and their mentorship of young colleagues, this book is a comprehensive guide to thriving as an applied studio faculty member at

When you rehearse a piece for the first time, how do you identify problems? How do you know which problems to address first? How do you know the most efficient way to fix those problems? These questions lie

Looking for a resource to engage ensemble students in stronger and more meaningful performances? This 32-page book is perfectly sized for easy storage in music folders. Based on best practices in the

Written by an all-star team of music educators with over two hundred years of combined experience and success, Foundations presents the fundamental elements necessary for building, maintaining, and

In the wind band profession—as in every great discipline—it is critical to take stock in the big questions about where we are heading, and why, as we move through the twenty-first

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

This book was designed for use in a heterogenous brass methods class and as a reference source for school band and orchestra directors. It provides concise descriptions and recommendations for all brass