SKU: GI.G-291822
Creative Strategies for Today's Music Directors. Composed by Sally Wagner. Music Education. 136 pages. GIA Publications #291822. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-291822). ISBN 9781574634921. UPC: 888680928315.
This nuts-and-bolts collection of essential concepts for successful ensemble directors, like the author's The Pursuit of Excellence: A Band Director's Guide to Success, is comprised of short, easy-to-read chapters. The book's multiple sections focus on musical excellence, professional excellence, auditioning, domestic and international travel and inspirational quotes. The author, a highly successful high school band director for 37 years, addresses a wide variety of topics including: ensemble balance 路 commissioning 路 preventing teacher burnout 路 breathing and tone production 路 organization 路 100+ life skills learned or reinforced through instrumental music 路 managing multiple levels in ensemble classes 路 teaching instrumentalists to sing 路 fundraising and keeping track of funds 路 an easy approach to sight reading 路 practicing 路 programming suggestions 路 the value of silence in music 路 developing the percussion section 路 ten common mistakes to avoid at assessment 路 establishing and maintaining trust.
